Responsibilities include: 

• Financial reporting & budget development
• Implementation of financial policy
• Payroll and benefits

Biography

Lovell has worked in accounting and finance roles for over twenty years. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Financial Accounting from Goa University, and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA). Although he grew up playing soccer, his favourite pastimes are watching hockey and cheering for the Vancouver Canucks.

Responsibilities include:

• Assists with various grant life-cycles
• Program reporting & administration

Biography:

Scott holds a Masters Degree in Sport Administration and Technology from the International Academy of Sport Science and Technology in Lausanne, Switzerland as well as a Communications Degree from SFU. He has worked in amateur sport for over 5 years, most recently as the Long Track Program Coordinator for Speed Skating Canada. In his spare time Scott enjoys playing hockey, snowboarding and wakeboarding.

Responsibilities include:

• Information systems management
• Database and reporting lead
• Business intelligence and analytics

Biography

D’arcy completed his MBA, with a specialization in Technology and Innovation, at Ryerson University. His areas of expertise include financial forecasting, performance analysis, and business process reengineering. D’arcy captained the first Canadian team to ever place at the Society of American Baseball Research Diamond Dollars Analytics Case Competition and his writing on sports, games, and history has been published in magazines, on websites, and in academic journals.

D’arcy grew up playing baseball, volleyball and basketball but now focuses his love for athletics into winning as many fantasy hockey and basketball pools as possible. He also holds a BA in history with a minor in film from Dalhousie University and is currently enrolled in the UCLA Television Writing program.

Responsibilities include:

• Research design, data collection and analysis
• Strategic development, reporting and assessment
• Bridging connections across BC sport sector

Biography

Shawna holds a Master’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia, and focused her research on the sustainability policies and partnerships of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Her areas of expertise include critical sport studies, qualitative research methodology, sport mega-event policy analysis, and public relations. Shawna’s approach is research-centered, solutions-oriented, and laser focused  on positive change.

Formerly a nationally competitive soccer player and dancer, Shawna now participates in more joint-friendly activities like yoga and cycling. Originally from Saskatchewan, she spends a lot of her time reveling at the beauty of BC in the trails and on the beach. Shawna also holds a Bachelor in Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia and has worked with athletes across the lifespan, from age 5 to 95.

Responsibilities include:

• Community engagement & activation
• Brand management & engagement
• Communications lead on Provincial Physical Literacy Advisory Group
• Content & digital strategy
• BC Communications Task Team member

Over her 12-year communications & marketing career, Kelly carved a niche interest and expertise in sport related programs, which led to working with several 2010 Winter Olympic Games sponsors and consulting for brands such as Adidas, Lululemon, International Triathlon Union (ITU), Rick Hansen Foundation, and Ironman Foundation. Most recently Kelly managed a sports marketing portfolio that included overseeing athlete & ambassador engagement & sport partnerships with brands such as Ironman, Ride to Conquer Cancer, BC Bike Race, Got Chocolate Milk, Newton Running, and the New York Marathon.

A life-long BC resident, Kelly has a degree in Communications, certificate in Marketing, and is currently completing a certificate in Digital Media Marketing from Duke University. Throughout her youth, Kelly was an avid winter sport lover, competitive show-jumper, and played a number of team sports, resulting in a life-long love of sport and staying active. Today, Kelly regularly participates in running & cycling events and loves to embrace all of BC’s glorious outdoor adventures such as snowboarding, paddle boarding, hiking, and kayaking. In her spare time, Kelly is a certified yoga instructor and is currently pursuing volunteer yoga for those suffering from trauma & injury.

Kelly is an ardent animal lover, volunteering as Marketing & Communications lead for Vancouver-based advocacy group Elephanatics.

Responsibilities Include:

• Manages viaSport's internal brand and digital assets
• Creates graphic collateral for all viaSport departments (digital and print) 
• Website updates & content development
• Social media contributor

Biography

Isabelle graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and is currently working toward a certificate in advertising and design. isabelle has worked in the amateur sport sector with a number of organizations that include ProMOTION Plus, Action Schools! BC, Sport BC and KidSport BC. Isabelle has been playing sports ever since she was a child, but soccer was the one that she couldn’t let go of. If she doesn’t have her head stuck in a good book, you can find her out on the soccer pitch with her team.

Responsibilities include:

• PSO services
• Safe Sport
• Dispute Resolution

Biography:

Prior to viaSport, Heather worked with Curl BC for five years as high performance and competitions manager. She led many program development initiatives supporting amateur athletes through the Long-Term Athlete Development pathway.

Heather is a graduate of Brock University with a bachelor’s degree in Sport Management. She is also a Level 3 NCCP curling coach and enjoys yoga, swimming, curling, and softball.

Responsibilities include: 

• Gender Equity
• Accessibility
   

Biography: 

A retired four-time Paralympian in swimming, Elisabeth has also worked in both the Ontario and British Columbia sport sectors. She was part of the VANOC team that hosted the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. In 2012, Elisabeth led Team Canada as Asst. Chef de Mission for the London Paralympic Games, and in 2015, as Chef de Mission for Team Canada at the TORONTO 2015 Parapan Am Games.

Elisabeth has a Bachelor of Physical Education with honours from Brock University. She began her Masters of Occupational Therapy at McMaster, before her career changed paths. Elisabeth is also a certified spinning instructor.

When not working in sport you’ll find Elisabeth being active hiking, running, swimming or cycling with her family.

Responsibilities include: 

• Manage coach education (NCCP) across BC
• Coordinate coaching initiatives and events
• Communications contributor for coaching-specific initiatives
• Coach Mentorship programs

Biography

Robyn Hughes is a graduate of Royal Roads University with a Bachelor Degree in Communications and from Camosun College with a Sport Management diploma. Before joining viaSport, she worked for the Vancouver Canucks, and back in her hometown of Victoria, she was a committee member for the Victoria Goddess Run. Growing up, Robyn dabbled in a variety of sports but now has found her passion in running. She also enjoys hiking and recreational fitness classes.