Employee Reflections 2021-2022

Carol

"The past few years have been interesting, challenging, and yet tremendously rewarding. Our team has seen growth in services and clients, and has started many new programs, which I've been fortunate to help with. I feel privileged to be part of the Vancouver JFS team, which includes staff, our dedicated volunteers, and various community partners - all of whom continue to work tirelessly to support the food security needs of our community."

Chris

"Our dedicated volunteers and donors have helped put food on people's tables and provided medical financial aid for seniors. Because of our supporters, JFS can help people navigate through life difficulties and alleviate the pain people would suffer. I'm grateful JFS is filling a gap in our community."

Irina

"Having played a key role in organizing the big office move, including setting up the new offices and managing two offices during the transition, as well as working full-time through a pandemic, the last three years were intense and challenging to say the least. But I love the variety of admin work and find it very rewarding working for an Agency that helps people."

Tamar

"I love working at JFS and knowing I am making a difference in people’s lives. Working for JFS as the Seniors Community Outreach Coordinator has given me the opportunity to bring resources and community to our senior clients. Our workshops, presentations, and programs are more than just the relaying of important information, they also build community and connections among our senior clients and with the greater community."

Board of Directors

Jody Dales, Board Chair

Bill Kaplan, Past Chair

Simone Kallner, Secretary

Michael Kaplan, Treasurer

Eric Bojm

Kerri Chetner

Shannon Gorski

Eli Joseph

Stacey Kape

Madison Slobin

Jacob Switzer

Sherri Wise

Leadership Team

Tanja Demajo, CEO

Stacy Friedman, Director of Food Security

Cindy McMillan, Director of Programs & Community Partnerships

Eric Ngai, Controller

Rachel Shanken, Director of Operations

Alan Stamp, Clinical Director www.jfsvancouver.ca