Board of Directors
The BCTRA Board of Directors would like to welcome you to the British Columbia Therapeutic Recreation Association’s website!
| Serena Frew President  I started my professional journey in 2006 when I graduated from Brock University with a Bachelor in Therapeutic and Inclusive Recreation... |
J. Smith Membership Director  This year we will continue to embark on our journey toward professionalism, as we begin to define the future membership criteria for professionals... |
| Sarah Rosenthal Student Liaison  I am a student of Douglas College's Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation program – working towards graduation with a bachelor's degree... |
Candace Hitch Director of Advocacy and Liaison  Hello BCTRA Members! It is with excitement that I have accepted the Board Member position of Director of Advocacy & Liaison.... |
| Lesley Shaw-MacLaren Director of Communication  As the director of Communication, I hope to contribute some "fresh blood" to the board. I graduated from Douglas College’s Therapeutic Recreation Diploma Program... |
Julie Roper Director of Ethics and Research  With an academic background in educational psychology and teaching experience which ranged from kindergarten to university and counselling experience... |
| Lindsay Dean Dir. of Education & Recruitment  I graduated in 2001 from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops with a Bachelor’s Degree, majoring in Psychology. After 3 years working with at-risk youth... |
Donna Beniusis Treasurer  I started my education for Therapeutic Recreation in 1985 and I am still going so I guess I will be done when... |
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Drop us a comment or suggestion through our email address info@bctra.org. We look forward to hearing from you and fostering a professional network that continues to move forward.
The Provincial Board consists of eight positions. Individuals for these positions must be nominated and are members in good standing with BCTRA.
