Maya Alonso, Membership Director

I am excited to be joining this dynamic Board at this time and to be able to support the field of Therapeutic Recreation in continuing to move forward in British Columbia. As director of Membership, I look forward to getting to know all the current and future members that make up our fabulous field in BC.

A little about me...I was born and raised in Vancouver but have family in Spain so feel lucky to be deeply connected to both countries. In my free time, some of my top favourite things to do include: getting outdoors hiking, camping and biking, dancing salsa, travel, gardening,
ongoing education and photography.

I am passionate about Therapeutic Recreation and believe in the difference we can make in individuals lives. I am currently working as coordinator of a Community Mental Health program in Vancouver. While I love that on any given day of my job I could be doing anything from Gokarting or snowshoeing with our youth program, to building pottery in an art class, or teaching cooking classes in healthy living workshops; I also feel very passionate about advocacy and being a voice for improving access to therapeutic recreation services in general. Everyone deserves healthy opportunities!