The FVISS Board of Directors help to provide direction and support to the society. They help to guide the strategic plan and direction of the organization, and help the Executive Director ensure operational programs aim to achieve our Mission and Mandate. Board members are volunteers, and help to represent various stakeholder groups in the region, including: agriculture, industry, research/academia, stewardship/community groups, and First Nations.

If you are interested in becoming a Board of Directors Member, please contact info@fviss.ca

2025 Board of Directors

Victoria Brookes, Chair - Retired, AAFC Agassiz

Alida Janmaat, Vice Chair - University of the Fraser Valley (Biology)

Nichole Marples, Treasurer - Langley Environmental Partnership Society

Terisha Bailey, Secretary - AAFC Agassiz

Janne Perrin, Director - Retired, Chilliwack Field Naturalists, Miami River Streamkeepers

Ken Schwaerzle, Director - Dairy Farmer

Steve Clegg, Director - Land Stewardship, S.A.Y. Lands

Aysha Mcconkey, Director - BC Bats

Vanessa Hart, Director - Stó:lō Research and Resource Management Centre