Our Board
Wendy Hallum (Chairperson)
- Previous Member with CDRJS
- Previously provided support for the Ktunaxa Nation
- Experienced Facilitator with CDRJS
- Professional Counsellor
Jolene Mellor (Co-chair)
- Previous Member with CDRJS
- Social Worker with Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child and Family
- Trained Facilitator with CDRJS
Avery Hulbert (Secretary Treasurer)
- Previous Member with CDRJS
- Criminology and Anthropology Instructor with COTR
- Chairperson of the COTR Education Council
- Educational and Professional experience with Restorative Practices
Jana Schulz (Humanity Network Liason)
- Currently studying to take her LSAT and keenly interested in the Restorative Justice process
- Previously a Child Protection Social Worker
- Past President for the Chartered Metis Community
- Past Aboriginal Education Support Worker for School District 5
- Currently providing support for the Ktunaxa Nation
Brandon Veenstra (Director)
- Board Member with CDRJS
- Previous and current experience with non-profit organizations at the Board Level
- Trained CJF Facilitator with CDRJS
- Practicing Lawyer with extensive experience in Restorative Justice organizations
Kevin Ward (Director)
- Board Member with CDRJS
- Board Member with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
- Director of Stonecross Retreat Centre
- Trained CJF Facilitator with CDRJS
- Trained Peacemaking Circle Facilitator
- Family Group Conferencing Coordinator/Facilitator
Cst. Katie Forgeron (de facto member)
- Community RCMP officer for the Cranbrook Detachment
- Liazon for Community Policing and referrals made to CDRJS
- Actively involved in the community and supporting CDRJS
CDRJS is always interested in adding new members and new members to the Board. If you are interested, the Board meets every second month and your contributions will help guide a very meaningful and valued service in our community. An application for membership is available here.
Contact Doug McPhee, Program Coordinator, if you are interested or have any questions. (250-489-8999)