Rafael RJ Aquino
RJ co-founded Tulayan, an organization that reintroduces young Filipino-Canadians to their culture, heritage and language. Wanting to plant firm roots in the city of Vancouver he has become more involved in municipal matters and last ran for City Council in 2014 with OneCity, a new municipal political party. When he's not managing projects for his day job or organizing workshops and conferences or nerding out over productivity tools, he gets a workout trying to keep up with his two young children and his wife.

Alexandra Gunn
Alexandra Gunn has lived in the neighbourhood for almost all her life. She has a strong interest in community development and social justice and wants to make the community a better place for everyone. Alexandra has an undergraduate degree in business, sociology and anthropology, and a post-baccalaureate certificate in teaching. She has worked in non-profit organizations, post-secondary institutions and government. She currently works as a career specialist. In her spare time, she likes to hike, climb mountains and volunteer.

Patricio Ibarra
Patricio moved to Renfrew-Collingwood with his wife in 1998 and since then has participated in programs and services out of CNH. Patricio has extensive experience participating in Boards of non-profit societies and has volunteered with several community organizations. Patricio is a program advisor with the Economic Immigration Program of the BC government and has 24 years of experience in the provision of social and immigrant services, strategic planning, program design and evaluation and community development. Patricio looks forward to continuing with his volunteer work in CNH's Board (he has sat on the Board for the past eight years) to improve the quality of life for Renfrew-Collingwood residents.

Paula Lindner
Paula owns her own business in the Hastings-Sunrise area, a local wool and fibre store named Baaad Anna's Yarn Store. Previous to venturing into entrepreneurship, Paula worked for 15 years in non-profit management in organizations such as St. Paul's Hospital Foundation, the Alzheimer's Society of BC, BCIT Foundation, and McGill University. Paula completed her Masters in Philanthropy and Development at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and graduated with a BA in Psychology and Philosophy from SFU. Paula has also worked as a journalist for the English section of Radio Praha and the Prague Post. When she is not working, Paula chases after her two very active daughters who attend the Collingwood Early Learning and Care Centre. She also enjoys knitting and playing field hockey, albeit not at the same time.

Jenny Peng
Jenny has called the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood home since 2006 after moving from Montreal to study at UBC. Throughout her undergraduate years and after, she volunteered at the CNH Youth Centre and Morning Star Breakfast Program where she made many friends over the years. As a journalist, Jenny gets to interview people from all walks of life and inform readers about current events. Some of those stories include how the rise in fuel prices affects children living all over BC and how the local Safeway is having an impact on Collingwood's grocery stores. Her work can be seen in the Vancouver Courier, The Voice, Sustainability Television, Renfrew-Collingwood Community News and Taipei Times. Most recently, she was acknowledged for strengthening human relations with the Langara Peace Prize.

Julie Linkletter
Julie has two daughters who attended Collingwood Neighbourhood House's (CNH) child care programs. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UBC and a Certificate in Fundraising Management from BCIT. She works at UBC as a fundraising researcher. Julie enjoys spending time with her family and volunteering in her community as a Board member of CNH. She is proud to be part of this community, where she and her family have lived since 2004.

Ann (Muriel) Rivard
Ann was born in Vancouver, BC and has lived here all of her life. She has lived in the Collingwood Tower Seniors' Building for the last 15 years. After reading a sign in her building's lobby she joined a CNH-led group teaching English to Collingwood Tower residents. She was quickly recruited as an English-speaking helper. When she learned about the seniors' Monday morning Walking Club at CNH, Ann joined the 20 or more people that come each week, enjoying a walk and coffee and treats afterwards. She really enjoys the days when the weather is too challenging and the seniors dance! Ann is also a member of the CNH Seniors' Advisory Group. She said she has enjoyed serving on the CNH Board of Directors.

Daniel Louie
Daniel Louie is a native Metro Vancouverite along with his wife Karen and their three children. He is the pastor of Urban Village Church, a diverse congregation that has been a part of the Collingwood neighbourhood since 2008. Before going into Christian ministry, Daniel was in the financial services field with the CIBC at Kingsway and Joyce. Daniel's ongoing hope is to see people of diverse backgrounds mobilize for the betterment of their neighbourhoods through their gifts and talents, whether as a resident, a volunteer, business, or community group. When not meeting people in the community, Daniel enjoys a variety of sports, playing music, and being the daddy cheerleader at his kids' activities.

Jean Kavanagh
Jean has lived in Renfrew-Collingwood for ten years and loves living across from the Renfrew Ravine and occasionally walking the labyrinth. She was delighted to have the opportunity to join the CNH Board and learn more about the community. Jean is the Media Relations Specialist at Metro Vancouver, and has worked in communications and journalism, holding senior positions in the government and non-profit sectors and was a reporter in Vancouver, Toronto and Central America.

Oscar Allueva
Oscar has lived in Collingwood since 1995. Oscar is a lawyer practicing in the area of labour and employment. Oscar currently holds the position of Manager of Labour Relations for BC Rapid Transit Co. He previously worked as Counsel, Labour and Employee Relations, with Transit Police and before that practiced law with the firm of Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy in Vancouver. Oscar has also worked at Worksafe BC in the Review Division. Oscar is a former social worker and a former staff director and Co-Executive Director of CNH, having worked at CNH for 11 years before becoming a lawyer. Oscar has been involved in volunteer work for many years.

Natasha Dickson
Natasha Dickson is the Vice President of Operations for Vancouver Film Studios and Pacific Backlot Services – Canada's largest film and television studio complex. She has a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) from the University of British Columbia and a post-graduate diploma in Human Resources Management from BCIT. Natasha's areas of expertise include multi-site operations management, strategic planning, customer service, change management, equipment knowledge and client service.

Joshua Hergesheimer
Joshua holds a Bachelors degree in Philosophy from UBC, a Masters degree in Human Rights from the University of Sussex, and a Master of Science in Nationalism and Ethnicity from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Though he has had many jobs – ranging from ESL teaching to tour guiding, writing to sheep farming – he would describe himself as a freelance journalist and photographer. He is interested in exploring how Renfrew-Collingwood's ethnic, religious and cultural diversity can be channeled towards creating sustainable, vibrant and welcoming public spaces in the midst of Vancouver's rush to urbanize and develop.

Cassandra Ly
Cassandra Ly is currently a student at UBC in the Global Resource Systems Program and is an avid volunteer in the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood on unceded Coast Salish territories. She has participated in a variety of initiatives and groups, such as the Peer Prevention Education Program and the Renfrew-Collingwood Food Security Institute. With a strong passion for community development, food security, and social justice organizing, she enjoys working collaboratively with community members to positively enrich CNH and the lives of all staff, youth, adults, and seniors. Cassandra is also a Community Day Program Coordinator at Renfrew-Collingwood Seniors' Society and a Program Assistant at Renfrew Park Community Centre. Encouraged by the community's incredibly resilient spirit, Cassandra will be volunteering in Renfrew-Collingwood for many years to come.