Anne Campbell is currently a contract HRLR Consultant at CSSEA. She worked at CSSEA for nearly 15 years as a full-time Senior Consultant, primarily serving CSSEA members in the Thompson/Okanagan region, before retiring in 2019. Anne holds a certified human resources professional designation and a management leadership certificate from Simon Fraser University. She has more than 25 years of human resources experience in the private and public sectors. Her background includes holding positions of Director of Human Resources in the public safety field, Director of Human Resources in municipal government, and Regional Director of Human Resources with a large national accounting firm.

For more than 30 years, Drew has worked with, in, and for some of the world's most prestigious organizations, including the Bank of England, the United Nations, Vanguard Investments, Microsoft, Cornell University, and Thyssen Krupp. His greatest takeaway from this journey is the profound understanding of the unpredictability of the future. Today, perhaps more than ever, success relies on the ability to adjust one's thinking, adapt one's mindset, and be prepared for anything. Drew's practical, straightforward approach zeroes in on the realities of contemporary organizations. He draws on well-established theories and his personal experience, while consistently acknowledging the distinctiveness of each environment and organization. What succeeds in one context may not necessarily work in another. Drew is the author of 'The Leader’s Guide to Emotional Intelligence' and has earned an MA in Leadership from Royal Roads University in Victoria, Canada, as well as an MSc in Organizational Psychology from the University of London, England. He is a member of the Canadian Psychology Association and the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, a division of the American Psychological Association.

Fred has a background in Psychotherapy, focusing on emotional engagement in personal and professional relationships. He has been dubbed by the media as a human behaviour expert. He coaches, teaches and provides management consulting services to various organizations, from start-ups to some of the world's largest organizations. He is the president of a unique personal development company that inspires and educates individuals and organizations to execute their goals and plans. In addition to his popular course facilitation, Fred has published three books, "How the Top 5% Think! – Principles of Great Leaders," "Courage To Be Naked – Guide to Communicating and Presenting Your Message" and "101 Exercises To Change Your Life / Business." Fred has facilitated numerous workshops for employees of various companies, including Microsoft, Wells Fargo, BMW, Scotia Bank, Coca-Cola, Home Depot, CIBC, Royal Bank, North West Mutual Funds, Ceridian, Promotional Products Association, BMO Bank of Montreal, Genworth Financial, Hilton Hotels, Midas, Four Seasons Hotels and many more.

Joanna joined CSSEA in January 2023. She is an accomplished and experienced labour relations practitioner who worked for one of CSSEA's members, Community Living Victoria, for seven years as Director of Human Resources. Before that, she worked at another of our members, Integra Support Services, in a number of roles including the Director of Human Resources. In 2020, she was awarded the HR Professional of the Year by the BC and Yukon Chartered Professional HR Association.

Kathryn Rogers joined CSSEA in July 2022 after roles as an Industrial Relations Officer/Investigator at the Employment Standards Branch. Before that, she held a number of legal and consultant positions in forensic accounting, online legal resources, economic crime, and mental health organizations. She received her law degree in London, United Kingdom and articled in Alberta in 2015.

Health and well-being expert, speaker, author of Synergize Your Health - The 6 Elements for Greater Vitality & Joy and Dismantling The Obstacles to Workplace Inclusion, and host of the Inclusion Evolution Podcast. Kristy inspires individuals and organizations to take action toward creating equitable, inclusive and healthy workplaces. Kristy has over 20 years combined experience in leadership, coaching and consulting. They weave together powerful stories, current research, and effective strategies to uplift, inspire and educate. Expertly using their contagious energy and straightforward approach, Kristy sparks audiences to take conscious steps toward implementing change. Kristy lives in Vernon BC with their wife and son.

Maria Zacharias joined CSSEA in September 2022 as an HRLR Advocate. She comes to the organization from private legal practice and graduated from UBC law school. Before pursuing her legal education and career, Maria worked in a variety of community social services positions including as a Victim Supports Outreach Worker and Crisis Intake Worker in Alberta.

A Learning and Development expert with over fifteen years of experience, Matt Gates has worked across multiple industries, including healthcare, retail, and telecommunications, delivering innovative workshops aimed at empowering leaders to be their best. Some of his past workshop topics include The Value of Emotional Intelligence, Being Comfortable in Conflict, and The Importance of Effective Leadership Communication. In his current role as the Leadership Development Specialist at Vancouver Coastal Health, he partners with the Leadership Coach team to design and deliver training programs which help expand the capacity of individuals to perform in leadership roles within all levels of the organization. Outside of his role at VCH, Matt is a Co-Active® Coach, working closely with clients who want to get past their fear of failure, imposter syndrome, or procrastination and achieve their passion and Peak Potential (www.peakpotentialconsulting.ca). Matt has his Provincial Instructor Diploma in Adult Education from VCC, is an EQi 2.0 and EQi 360 Certified practitioner, and a Level 1 Personality Dimensions® Certified Trainer. He also has a rescue dog named Penny, enjoys Crossfit, and has a deep love of all things chocolate.

Matthew Cooperwilliams has more than 30 years’ experience with difficult employment, labour and business problems, and representing employers, employees and businesses in courts, tribunals and arbitrations across Canada. He advises employers and employees about employment law problems and acts as counsel before courts, human rights tribunals and administrative adjudicators. Matthew also provides strategic advice to employers about a wide variety of issues in unionized workplaces and represents employers at the BC Labour Relations Board, the Canada Industrial Relations Board and before collective agreement arbitrators. He represents employers, employees and businesses in a wide variety of litigation matters before courts, tribunals and regulators. Matthew was called to the Bar of British Columbia in 1988. He served as Adjunct Professor in Employment Law at the University of British Columbia from 2010-2015 and continues to guest lecturer at the Peter A. Allard School of Law at UBC.

Mike joined CSSEA in April 2023 and brings with him extensive experience at Interior Health Authority (IHA), having worked in a variety of labour relations and HR roles there from Corporate Director, Employee and Labour Relations; HR Operations Lead; Labour Relations Specialist; and Human Resources Consultant. In his most recent positions as Corporate Director and HR Operations Lead, he led the Human Resources function for all pandemic response initiatives and directed the Labour Relations team in managing approximately 1,000 grievances per year and coordinating all of the daily collective agreement consultations with IHA Managers. Mike has also represented IHA in a variety of arbitration settings.

Saleema is the CEO at SafeCare BC, with a background in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. She believes that everyone deserves the right to work in a healthy and safe workplace, and to return home at the end uninjured. She has always been passionate about health and safety, so being able to care for the healthcare workers who care for our loved ones serves a meaningful purpose to her. As a safety professional, she has acted as a consultant to a wide array of businesses in many sectors, including healthcare, finance, and heavy industry. During her time at SafeCare BC, she has been inspired by the strength demonstrated by those who work in continuing care and is committed to supporting a healthy and safe workplace in the sector. Saleema has lead the development of several programs and workshops and continues to seek new areas of growth and opportunity for SafeCare BC.

Satvinder Basran brings over 25 years of experience in community development, program operations administration, and HRLR experience in the community social services sector (CSS). Over his tenure he has held various positions from frontline to management to directorships at various non-profit societies throughout the BC Lower Mainland. He has worked with accredited organizations in community living, immigrant services and harm reduction providing services/programs to; children, youth, immigrants, refugees, agricultural workers, individuals with developmental disabilities and the homeless. At the provincial level his dedication and leadership on the CSS WorkSafeBC Pilot Project received recognition and support from the sector. Satvinder is currently the interim Chief Executive Officer of the Community Social Services Health & Safety Association of BC, which is a first of its kind organization for the social services sector in Canada.