Staff
Here are the staff members whose expertise and experience make the Victoria Foundation what it is: a community foundation with a strong reputation based on a history of offering individualized service, customized programs and objective decision-making.

Sandra Richardson
Prior to joining the Victoria Foundation as CEO in 2001, Sandra enjoyed a successful career in fund development in both Canada and the USA. Most…

Brin S Morgan
Brin was born in Edmonton and raised in Prince George. She has called Victoria home since 1991, when she moved here having never visited the…

Carol Hall
Carol joined the Foundation in 2014, bringing more than 20 years of experience in community development and philanthropy within the non-profit sector. She has worked on projects in…

Chilandu Yamba
Chilandu was born and raised in Zambia, and moved to Victoria in 2015 to pursue her studies at Camosun College. She graduated with a Bachelor’s…

Hayleigh Chafe
Hayleigh was born and raised in Vancouver on the traditional and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. She moved to Victoria in…

Jaime Clifton-Ross
Jaime grew up on the ancestral lands of the Lekwungen-speaking Coast Salish people, while spending many summers in her family’s home on the ancestral homelands…

Jessica Doll
Jessica joined the Foundation in 2019 with almost 20 years experience in fundraising and philanthropy within the social profit sector. With an educational background in…

Jonathon Dyck
Jonathon grew up in Airdrie, Alberta, and after studying broadcasting at Mount Royal College made his way to Prince George, BC to work as a…

John Kelly
John was born in England and moved to Ireland where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant. He has enjoyed living and working in various international…

Karen M
Karen was born in Scotland and moved to Canada at 3 ½ years old, living most of her life in Kamloops, BC. She graduated from…

Karen Ng
Karen was born in Hong Kong, raised in Victoria, and has her Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, Business and Finance from the University of…

Maria Campos
Raised in Mexico, studied and work in Mexico City and Toronto. She holds a law degree from Anahuac University, a Translator Diploma from University of…

Matthew Williams
Matt grew up on the ancestral lands of the WSANEC people. After a career in radio spanning Alberta and British Columbia, he returned to Victoria…

Melanie Porter
Melanie joined the Victoria Foundation in 2010. In her spare time, Melanie enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, photography, volunteering, and outdoor activities.

Melody Burns
Melody was born and raised in Victoria and completed her studies in Business Management and E commerce, graduating with honours. While working in innovative private…

Natasha Benn
Natasha’s background includes over 13 years as a paralegal specializing in the area of Wills and Estates with the law firm of McConnan Bion O’Connor…

Nathan Lapointe
Nathan was born in Vancouver, raised in Victoria and graduated from Oak Bay High School. He has been with the foundation since May 2008. He…

Rory Grewar
Rory was born and raised in Winnipeg and attended the University of Manitoba. He worked for 14 years as a Senior Administrator with the Provincial…

Roxann Corpuz
Roxann was born and raised in the Philippines and immigrated to Canada in 2006. Roxann graduated with a diploma in New Media Production and Design…

Sara Neely
Sara joined the Victoria Foundation in 2008. She is responsible for working with professional advisors and their clients, building relationships in the community and enhancing…

Sarah Prusinowski
Sarah grew up on the east coast but has lived in British Columbia since 2003. She completed her degree in history and professional writing at…

Scott Antaya
Scott spent most of his life in British Columbia, where he has called Victoria home for over 30 years. Scott first came to the Victoria…

Tanya Chassé
Tanya spent her formative years in the Yukon and, after a short stint in Lethbridge, Alberta, arrived in Victoria in 1989 to study at the…

Thara de Villena
Thara moved to Victoria in April 2022 from Manila, Philippines where she was born and raised. She completed her degree in Accounting, obtained her CPA…

Taryn Malcolm
Taryn joined the Foundation in 2022, bringing more than a decade of experience in communications strategy and content development to her role on the communications…

Tracey Trousdell
Tracey was born and raised in the interior of BC but has called Victoria home since moving here to study at UVic, where she graduated…

Tracy Cullen
Tracy grew up in New Jersey/Lenne Lenape First Nation territory and moved to Victoria in 2003. She studied Nutrition and Education at Rutgers University and…

Sandra Richardson

Brin S Morgan

Carol Hall

Chilandu Yamba
Chilandu was born and raised in Zambia, and moved to Victoria in 2015 to pursue her studies at Camosun College. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting major). Prior to joining the foundation, Chilandu completed co-operative work terms with National Money Mart and Aryze Developments where she worked as a Tax Preparer and Junior Accountant. In her spare time, Chilandu enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, photography, volunteering, and cooking.

Hayleigh Chafe

Jaime Clifton-Ross

Jessica Doll

Jonathon Dyck

John Kelly

Karen M

Karen Ng

Maria Campos

Matthew Williams

Melanie Porter

Melody Burns

Natasha Benn

Nathan Lapointe

Rory Grewar

Roxann Corpuz

Sara Neely

Sarah Prusinowski

Scott Antaya

Tanya Chassé

Thara de Villena

Taryn Malcolm

Tracey Trousdell
