New directors join Loon Foundation
The Loon Foundation is welcoming seven new members to its Board of Directors, as the organization embarks on a new chapter of growth.
On Saturday, Nov. 29, members of the Loon Foundation gathered at the Pacific Ocean Discovery Station (PODS) Showroom in Madeira Park for an annual general meeting, where the new board directors were appointed. Together, these individuals bring expertise in biology, geography, shíshálh Nation culture, water security, renewable energy, communications, and fundraising, strengthening the foundation’s ability to expand its impact and advance its mission.
The new directors include:
• Candace T. Campo (xets’emits’a) — Cultural Director for the shíshálh Nation, anthropologist, and founder of Talaysay Tours.
• lhe hiwus (Chief) Lenora Joe — Chief of the shíshálh Nation and community leader.
• Michelle Johnston — vice president, communications at Syntax Strategic and former deputy director of communications to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
• Mike McDermid –– founding member of the Ocean Wise seafood program and co-founder of The Fish Counter, an award-winning sustainable seafood market and restaurant in Vancouver.
• Kathy Minehan — A Sunshine Coast resident and professional geologist (retired) with over 30 years in environmental consulting, including extensive environmental field investigations, data synthesis and interpretation, regulatory review, technical reporting, and senior project management.
• Bob Patrick — A long-time resident of Sechelt, Bob is a professor of geography and planning at the University of Saskatchewan and a member of the Global Institute for Water Security.
• Christine Thomas, MSc, RPBio — Registered professional biologist with over 25 years in environmental consulting, specializing in assessing and managing the impacts of contaminants on the environment.
New board directors join current co-chairs and Sunshine Coast residents Will Corse and Brendan Glauser, who will continue serving in their roles. The breadth of experience now represented on the board ensures the foundation is well-positioned to carry forward its important work, fostering responsible stewardship for future generations.
Guided by interim executive director Lana Brandt, the Loon Foundation is focused on an ambitious fundraising campaign to bring PODS to life, building on the momentum and excitement received to date.
