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.

• All financial matters including operating budget administration and reporting
• Ensures that all accounting transactions are carried out according to viaSport finance policies and procedures and Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organization (ASNPO)
• Liaison with banks, auditors and other sport organizations
• Compliance with regulatory filings

Anne is a designated CPA, CGA and holds an LL.B degree (under bar) from the University of the East Manila, Philippines as well as BSBA major in Accounting (also a licensed CPA in Philippines). She started her Accounting career in Canada at ICBC as Financial Technology Planner then moved to a mutual fund company as Financial Analyst. She left the mutual fund to join a First Nation organization as Accounting Supervisor. When not working, Anne enjoys travelling and spending time with her family. To maintain a healthier physical body Anne adopts positive outlook in life, both mentally and emotionally.

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:

• Communications planning
• Copywriting and content creation
• Stakeholder relationship management

Biography

Lydia is a non-profit and corporate communications professional who has worked in a variety of industries across five Canadian provinces. She holds an MA in Intercultural and International Communication from Royal Roads University and an undergraduate degree in Political Studies from Queen's University.

She is an enthusiastic volunteer and very recreational athlete in sports ranging from Gaelic football to softball, and also loves tennis, skiing and hiking both locally and while travelling. She believes in the power of positive sport experiences to contribute to the growth of healthy, vibrant individuals and communities.

Responsibilities include:

• PSO/DSO Enhancement
• Safe Sport
• Dispute Resolution
• Oversight of coaching and other sport development initiatives

Biography:

Heather has worked with viaSport since 2014. She is a graduate of Brock University with a bachelor's degree in Sport Management. Prior to viaSport, Heather worked at Curl BC as the high performance and competitions manager where she led many program development initiatives supporting amateur athletes through the Long-Term Athlete Development pathway.

She is also a Level 3 NCCP curling coach and enjoys yoga, swimming, curling, and dragonboating.

Responsibilities include:

• Physical literacy and sport development
• Regional delivery strategy and implementation 
• Provincial partnerships and system alignment

Biography

Jared grew up in small-town Alberta playing every sport he could. Having this foundation, Jared attended the University of Alberta and received a Bachelor of Physical Education and Recreation while competing on the track and field team. He continued his education at the University of Ottawa and obtained a Master of Arts degree in Human Kinetics where his research focused on community development through sport and recreation.

Prior to viaSport, Jared worked at PacificSport Fraser Valley as the Executive Director. Jared has also worked for the Mozambique National Olympic Committee, Commonwealth Games Canada and Right To Play focusing on sport for development. In his free time, Jared takes advantage of the B.C. lifestyle by hiking and snowboarding. You can also find him playing loud music – and sweating profusely – while teaching spin classes. 

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Responsibilities include:  

• Multi-sport NCCP delivery
• Supporting PSO/DSO/MSOs with coach development
• Supporting the growth of Coach Developers in B.C. 

Biography

Kate began coaching more than 20 years ago, to give kids the opportunity to be involved in sport. Now, Kate focuses her career on coach development and coaching education from the local or club level to the professional, or high performance coach. Kate has completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology and Business, a Master’s Degree in Human Kinetics (specializing in Coaching) and is currently completing a PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies, with a focus on Coach Developers in the NCCP.  As a Master Coach Developer in the NCCP, Kate wants to help connect coaches and Coach Developers, empower them to utilize the resources viaSport and the Coaching Association of Canada have to offer, and learn more about how  we can ensure positive experiences in sport are had by all children and adults who engage.