
Vancouver Island Community Board in action
Our Vancouver Island Community Board has donated $6.2 million since 2007 to 556 grassroots projects, charities and organizations.
How we made a difference in 2024
$400K
Budget allocated
34
Local charities

Lori McLeod (Chair)
Principal, Solutionist Group Consulting Inc.
Lori McLeod joined the TELUS Vancouver Island Community Board in 2017, and served 3 years as a dedicated committee member before assuming the position of Board Chair in January 2021. Raised in Victoria, Lori is a well-known and highly regarded health advocate who has dedicated much of her life to supporting vulnerable communities and improving the quality of care for Islanders in need.
Her longstanding commitment to supporting Vancouver Island’s aging population is exemplified by her innovative leadership supporting key organizations across BC, serving on the Board of Advisors for the Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health, advisory committee for the BC Seniors Strategy-Raising the Profile Project and as President of the Rotary Club of Oak Bay. As an influential voice for social change, Lori was recognized for her passionate community leadership in 2018 by Leadership Victoria.

Marshall Berkin (Vice Chair)
Vice President, Public Sales - West, TELUS

Kathy Baan
Senior Community Investment Manager, TELUS

Jody Bauche
Media, communication and storytelling collaborator

Susan Blanchet
CEO & Founder, Origen Air

Bonnie Campbell
Owner of Bonnie Brae Farm

Alaya Conway
Student, Health and Wellness Advocate, TELUS Student Bursary Recipient

Shaye Draper
General Manager, Vancouver Island, TELUS

Dean Fortin
Strategist, Dean Fortin Strategies

Holly Fredrickson
Volunteer Lead, TELUS South Island Community Ambassador Club

Anne Martin
Vice President, Customer Network Operations & Enablement, TELUS

Carissa McCart
Director, TELUS Studios

Bart Nowak
Senior Counsel, Legal Services, TELUS (Board Secretary)

Bruce Williams
CEO, Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce

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