Board of Directors
LTCES’s greatest strength is our people. Our Board of Directors is comprised of community members with expertise in a wide range of areas including education, health care, finance, and city planning. The Board meets monthly and is responsible for the strategic and financial health of the organization. We are grateful to be supported by such a dynamic team of leaders.
2024-2025 Board Members
Lesia Wick, Chair
Jo-Anne Kingstone, Vice Chair
Nancy Gothard, Secretary
Linda Macoomb, Treasurer
Amber Finneron
Susan Shantz
Reagan Nolan
Alissa Pratt, Vice-Principal (Ex-officio / non-voting)
LTCES Staff
Anna Rambow, Executive Director
Anna (she/her) is an award-winning community engagement professional specializing in the relationship between not for profit organizations and community stakeholders. She is an enthusiastic champion of building inclusive spaces of belonging and support and believes that all people benefit from strong connections. Anna is excited about the possibilities of the community school model in West Courtenay as more community members become involved. Together, we are building something special!
Meika (they/them) is an Indigiqueer educator and youth worker who has been running community programs for over a decade. They are dedicated to strengthening community ties, fostering a culture of vulnerability and growth, being silly, and destroying fascism. By connecting through art and nature Meika believes we can tap into our personal strengths, uplift each other, and create a reality that accepts people for who they are, without judgment or fear.
Vivian Vaillant, Garden Coordinator
Vivian is a dedicated community builder with a specific interest in creating youth opportunities for leadership. Vivian believes that gardens can cultivate confidence, community, and mindfulness for anyone lucky enough to have access, and looks forward to working with our community to grow something special in the Lake Trail Community School Garden.
Andrea Wagemaker, Healthy Foods Coordinator
After selling her cafe at the Comox Valley Airport, Andrea is excited to join the LTCES team. She looks forward to creating new relationships and building on those that are already established. Andrea’s goal is to grow the Healthy Foods Program with continued education, collaboration and creativity, while creating a yummy, healthy weekly salad bar for Lake Trail Community School youth.