United Way relies on an incredible team of dedicated volunteers and employees to make great things happen every day across the Southern Interior BC.
The Southern Interior BC Board
Our Board of Directors is a group of professionals and leaders within the community who volunteer their time to govern United Way Southern Interior BC. They contribute their unique insight and knowledge to ensure that the United Way is run responsibly and fulfills its mission.
Sinead Scanlon
Board Chair
Senior Manager, BDO Canada LLP (Kelowna)
Kathy Conway
Past Chair
President and CEO, Interior Savings Credit Union
Jennifer Robins
Vice-Chair
Peter Shannon
Finance Committee Chair
VP, Business Banking – Diversified Industries, BMO Bank of Montreal
Amanda Wright
Community Investment Chair
Controller, CapriCMW
Greg McGowan
Director
1st Vice President, South Okanagan Boundary Labour Council
Sandi Fazan
Director
Domestic Violence Coordinator, RCMP
Scott Murray
Bylaws Committee Chair
Lawyer, Connect Family Law
Doug Patton
Resource Development Chair
Vice President & Market Manager, BMO Private Banking
Steve Morrison
Director
Lawyer, Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy LLP
Dennis Silvestrone
Director
Continuing Studies and Corporate Training, Okanagan College
Peter Pogue
Director
President, Kal-Mor Mortgages and Investments Ltd.
Cheryl Stone
Director
Secretary, North Okanagan Labour Council
North Okanagan Local Committee
In April 2019, the North Okanagan Columbia Shuswap United Way merged with United Way CSO and the North Okanagan local committee was formed to represent the interests of the North Okanagan, Columbia, Shuswap region. This committe reports to the SIBC Board of Directors. More details and committee list coming soon!
Southern Interior BC Staff
Our team is a dedicated group of professionals who each bring a unique skill set and perspective to the table. They all have one common goal in mind: to make the community in which they live the best it can be.
Kahir Lalji
Executive Director
Marianne Dahl
Marketing & Events Manager
Jeremy Lugowy
Corporate and Workplace Giving Manager
Reanne Holden-Amadio
Community Investment Manager
Trish Hall
Finance Associate
Marie Martin
Finance & Administration Associate
Tracy Williamson
North Okanagan Community Engagement Manager
GenNext Board of Directors
Under the umbrella of the United Way, GenNext works to encourage young professionals in their 20s and 30s to give back to their community. Their Board of Directors is made up of emerging leaders who are passionate about volunteerism and furthering the United Way’s mission.
Kayla Caruana
Co-Chair
Consultant, IG Wealth Management
Nola Lagace
Co-Chair
Commercial Account Manager, RBC
Mercedes Marleau
Director of Events
Senior Accountant, KPMG
Heather McColl
Director, Community Engagement
Consultant, IG Wealth Management
