Child & Youth Advocacy Centre of Kelowna
Board of Directors
"I have coached and taught young children throughout my adult life and am a father of two young children myself. I am therefore honored to be a part of the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre and to help it support vulnerable children impacted by abuse. It is an amazing addition to our community and will provide a place of hope and healing for current and future generations."
“I am deeply honoured to serve on the Board for the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre of Kelowna. This model serves as a true example of collaboration at its very best: when a child's needs are put in the center, and everything and everyone wraps around that child.”
"The Child & Youth Advocacy Centre is such an important initiative filling an important gap in services in our community. I am pleased to join the Board and hope to contribute to the long term sustainability of the CYAC, building on the vision and passion of the leaders who have developed this facility. Collaboration among all the partners is key to our future success and to meeting the needs of vulnerable children in our community."
“The issue of abuse is one that people shy away from due to the social awkwardness it may carry, but that is simply not right. With the development of CYAC, we have an amazing opportunity to proactively impact our community and those who most need our help. I look forward to working with my fellow directors to do all we can in this regard.”
" I am honored to be part of the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre because of the organization’s dedication to shaping policies and creating a safe collaborative environment that serves the needs of children and youth impacted in our communities. This initiative is important as I believe this will change not only how we respond to child abuse but will also help children navigate and heal after."
"In times of trauma, children need a place to feel safe, believed, and nurtured. That is the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre’s mandate and is why I joined the Board of Directors to support such a worthy cause in our community.”
“I am involved in the work to establish the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre in Kelowna as there is a need for expanded services for children and youth in our community. The Central Okanagan is currently underserviced in a number of key areas which disadvantage our children and families. I have spent my entire career supporting and advocating for programs and opportunities for youth and I am confident that this work will result in improved services and support for many of the most vulnerable in our community.”
“I’ve lived and worked in the Okanagan for over 30 years, raising my two daughters in this community. The work that CYAC does is not only vital but necessary for the wellbeing of our local children and youth. My experience working with children in Nepal through the non-profit Her International has deepened my commitment to making a positive impact, and I’m excited to continue that passion here at home. It’s an honour to serve on the Board of Directors and contribute to ensuring that every child feels safe and cared for.”
“I am grateful for the impact we can have on our entire community for decades to come by serving the needs of children who have witnessed or been victims of the worst things imaginable. Providing a safe, friendly environment for a child to navigate, heal, and rebuild has immeasurable benefits to the future quality of life for that tiny human and everyone they will interact with as they continue their journey of life. I can't imagine anything more important to our society as we struggle to find solutions to growing homelessness, addiction, crime, and abuse.”
“I feel incredibly privileged to serve on the Board of the Child and Youth Advocacy Centre. Children truly are our future and ensuring that the most vulnerable among them are protected, is one of the most important missions we can undertake as a society and as a community. I have so much passion for this cause and am honored to join with many other like-minded individuals on this journey to make a difference.”
Interested in serving the CYAC as a member of our Board?
Please complete and submit the attached Board application as a first step in exploring the possibilities.
Board of Directors Application Form
The work of the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre makes a profound difference in the lives of innocent children in our community impacted by child abuse and neglect. It is a privilege to support the courage of survivors, the resilience of families, and the everyday heroes who strive to help them heal.
Rhonda Hymers
Hymers Private Wealth of RBC Dominion Securities Inc.