PEOPLE'S PANTRY - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Chairman of the Board
• Business Leader

Alice is a seasoned business leader and Marketer leading high-functioning teams in the energy, transportation and banking sectors. A Coquitlam resident of over 30 years, she and her husband have raised their 3 daughters, instilling in them the importance of volunteering. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Concordia), MBA (University of Western Ontario, Ivey School of Business), and a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation. Alice brings a wide range of volunteer experience including Past Chair of the Coquitlam Public Library Board; Past Chair of the Crossroads Hospice Society; Committee member of the Coquitlam Sustainability and Environmental Advisory Committee; Member of BC Institute of Agrologists Investigations and Credentials committees; Director, Crossroads Hospice Foundation; Resource Volunteer, Coquitlam Search and Rescue; and Team Manager, Draggin' Divas dragon boat team. Alice has a strong passion around food recovery and a lifelong commitment to reducing food waste in landfills. In her spare time, Alice enjoys running, hiking, dragon boating, cycling, traveling and spending time with her family and 2 dogs. Alice is committed to sharing her skills and experience to support the Society in the delivery of these valuable services to the community.

Job Titles:

• Treasurer

Job Titles:

• Vice Chair of the Board

Glenn is probably best known in Port Coquitlam for his many years playing and coaching lacrosse, coaching hockey and supporting local sport. Glenn's volunteer efforts, often in collaboration with his wife Christine, mirrored their family life through the years and included volunteering at schools and coaching sports teams as their three boys grew up. Glenn now enjoys time with his four grandchildren, Lily, Charlie, Hayden and Ruby. A resident of Port Coquitlam since 1982, Glenn grew up in Trail and developed an interest in broadcast journalism when working as a radio station DJ as a teenager. He later earned a degree in broadcast journalism from BCIT, but ultimately chose a career with the schedule and stability that suited his roles of dedicated father and community volunteer. After being employed with Safeway for 30+ years in shipping and receiving, he now serves as an aide to a provincial MLA. He has also worked security for sports and entertainment events over the years. Glenn's other volunteer efforts have included helping the Mother Hastings Emmanuelle Society feed the homeless in Vancouver. He currently plays on the Tri City Masters Field Lacrosse League and coaches tyke lacrosse. Glenn also served on various City committees related to sports and recreation, and received a City of Port Coquitlam Volunteer Recognition Award in 2004.

Job Titles:

• Board Director
• Member of the Board
• Senior Executive

Jackie is a Board Director and Senior Executive with diverse experience as a Finance professional, an IT Executive, and an Enterprise Risk Management leader. A collegial influencer, able to build partnerships and align interests across organizations, she has experience on both sides of the Board table, as a senior team member reporting in and as a Board member providing strategic direction, governance and oversight. She has led teams through organizational stress, both in times of rapid growth and in market contraction. Jackie is a CPA/CA and has an MBA and BSc Computing Science (SFU). She has lived in Coquitlam since 1990, raising her family and volunteering her time in the community. She and her family are very active, enjoying a wide range of sports and travel adventures. Jackie has a keen interest in circular economics and systems of living and working that do not degrade the environment and, at the same time, enhance human flourishing. The model of People's Pantry Food Recovery Society-to reclaim food that would otherwise be discarded and use it for the benefit of individuals and families faced with food insecurity-is a great example of a beneficial circle and she is delighted to be a part of the Board team.

Job Titles:

• Director
• Founding Member
• Member of the Board

of The People's Pantry, Kristie de Jong is a single mom of 4 residing in Port Coquitlam. Kristie has been a long time Port Coquitlam resident moving here when she was just 5 years of age. As a single mother she knows intimately the struggles of food security and as a result has become passionate about ensuring that single mothers and their children have ease in obtaining quality food and nutriution. Apart from her volunteer efforts with the People's Pantry, Kristie is a clincial counselor specializing in trauma and crisis response. Her professional knowledge of the importance of quality nutrtion fuels her passion for this cause as she knows how crucial nutrition is for mental wellness. Apart from working and volunteering, Kristie enjoys quality time spent with her four children, as well as enjoying such hobbies as photography and things of a creative bent.

Job Titles:

• Director
• Member of the Board

Natalie Cuthill is a lawyer working as in-house legal counsel for a municipality. Previously, Natalie worked as a lawyer in private practice for a national law firm and then a regional management-side workplace law firm. Natalie specializes in labour and employment law, including human rights and privacy. Natalie obtained her undergraduate degree in Psychology, Marketing and Communications from McGill University, and her law degree from the University of Alberta. Natalie grew up on the North Shore and currently lives in North Vancouver. Natalie is passionate about supporting charities and organizations who focus on shelter and food security, and is excited to be joining the Board of People's Pantry. Outside of work, Natalie enjoys trail walks with her puppy (Marty), cross-country skiing, her newest sport - downhill skiing, and spending time with her friends and family.

Job Titles:

• Executive Director

Peter brings over twenty years of executive director experience in the non-profit and media sector. He recently served as Executive Director for The International Cinematographers Guild while living in his Belcarra home where he would often see bears on the deck and seals by the dock. He is an alumnus of Queens University, York University and UCLA. His commitment to the environment began while filming an IMAX movie about humpback whales and sharks, leading to his instant advocacy for ocean preservation. His commitment to food recovery began when he discovered that the world wastes about 2.5 billion metric tons of food annually. He has been devoted to lowering that number ever since. A seasoned business leader with a marketing background on both the agency and client side, his appreciation for volunteering was fostered while producing large events for both broadcasters and charities that were powered by hundreds of committed volunteers. Currently, Peter takes great joy in finding creative ways to constantly remind his four grown children (and anyone else who will listen) about the differences between best before and non-consumable. He is dedicated to turning wasting into tasting for people in need.

Job Titles:

• Director
• Member of the Board
• Executive Director, Regulatory Affairs and Assistant Corporate Secretary for a Prominent Canadian Entertainment Company

Tiffany is the Executive Director, Regulatory Affairs and Assistant Corporate Secretary for a prominent Canadian entertainment company. With a background in corporate governance, she has developed a passion for responsible business practices and social responsibility. In addition to her work in corporate governance, Tiffany has volunteered her time and resources to a number of charitable causes both in Canada and abroad. While in the Cayman Islands, Tiffany worked with the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre, a non-profit organization that provides support and shelter to survivors of domestic violence. In Dubai, she provided aid to laborers through a company called Helping Hands UAE by baking and decorating cakes as a small way to show appreciation for their hard work and sacrifice. Tiffany is driven by a desire for justice and social change and believes that by working together, we can create a better and more equitable future for everyone.

Job Titles:

• Operations Coordinator

TK has spent the last ten years as a full-time student while being a full-time single mom. She went back to school to gain more skills in order to carve out a new path in life for her and her kids. TK holds a BA in Applied Psychology, a BA in Applied Criminology and an Advanced Certificate in Disability and Applied Behaviour Analysis. TK joined The People's Pantry family in August of 2020 with a desire to support, advocate and give back to her community.