MEET OUR TEAM

Black and white photo of a brick building with three floors, various windows, and storefronts for Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House and Princess Market on the ground level, with pedestrians walking on the sidewalk in front.

“At the Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House, our work team is deeply committed to fostering inclusion, dignity, and empowerment, working together to create meaningful change and build a stronger, more connected community.”

Board of Directors

If you are interested in joining our Board please reach out to our Board Chair.

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    Benita Ho

    Board Chair natureandnatural1968@gmail.com

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    Matt Thurber

    Treasurer

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    Carina Baldwin

    Secretary

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    Sonya Sze

    Director

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    Elizabeth Ballantyne

    Director

  • A drawing of a person with a group of colorful fruits and vegetables in place of a head, wearing a T-shirt that says 'Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House' with small icons of a shopping cart, blender, building, house, feather, and book.

    Duncan Schell

    Director

  • A person standing indoors next to a sign that reads 'Housing is a Right not a Privilege,' with a poster in the background. The person is smiling and wearing a checkered shirt.

    Marvin Delorme

    Director

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    Brenin Nobleman

    Director

  • Ada Chan Russell

    Member-at-Large

  • Jenny Ryu

    Jenny Ryu

    Member-at-Large

  • Laurie Brownrigg

    Member-at-Large