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GEORGE FLETT

ACTING CHAIR

George was born in Vancouver and is an Indigenous man belonging to both the Saulteaux Nation and the Metis Peoples. George has a Chemical Addiction Worker Diploma through Nicola Valley Institute of Technology. He has worked in the social service field for over 12 years. He has worked as a counsellor, a shelter worker, outreach worker, Indigenous Cultural and Spiritual Worker, Support Worker, Case Manager, and currently as a Shelter Manager. He has been a volunteer at Indigenous’ organizations for many years.

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TOM BARKER

SECRETARY

Tom has lived in Vancouver for many years, having moved to Canada as a teenager. He received his JD from Dalhousie University, and is currently working as a litigation associate. Tom joined The Dugout’s Board of Directors after volunteering with the organization for over a year. As the Dugout’s secretary, he draws on his legal expertise to support board meetings, maintain organizational records, and help ensure The Dugout complies with its bylaws and all applicable laws.

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SHARON GENGE

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Sharon obtained a degree in Social Work from UVic, and spent time as a social worker in Extended Care hospitals before starting a career in recreation. She retired in 2012 as a Recreation Programmer at West Point Grey Community Centre where she was involved with hiring instructors, payroll, scheduling rooms, brochure writing, special event planning, grant writing, attending community centre board meetings, dealing with the public, and collaborating with staff.

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FIONA YORK

Fiona has worked in non-profits for over twenty years and has worked and volunteered in the Downtown Eastside for more than ten years as a Tenant Support Worker and a community organizer. She has a background in communications, fund development, grant writing and non-profit administration and currently provides frontline support for homeless people in tent cities. She studied Mental Health at Douglas College and Substance Use at the Justice Institute.

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LEAH PERRY

Leah joined The Dugout with a strong belief that dignity begins with meeting basic human needs and that meaningful change happens through consistent, community-driven action.

Leah is a strategic growth leader with 15+ years of experience leading brand, go-to-market and revenue strategies across complex organizations. She has a proven track record of scaling businesses and advising executive teams through transformation. At The Dugout, Leah supports growth initiatives for long-term sustainability.

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DIVISHANI BANGAAR

Div is a passionate advocate for impactful social change. Armed with a Bachelor's degree in Adult Education, she is currently on the journey to completing an MBA from SFU, enriching her skills to create an even more significant impact. Div actively pursues opportunities to apply her expertise, and is committed to fostering positive transformations in both her immediate community and the wider world.

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Chrystina Mitchell

Chrystina brings fifteen years of experience in the biotechnology field in Vancouver and is currently pursuing an MBA from Simon Fraser University. Alongside her professional journey, she is deeply committed to volunteerism, reflecting a strong academic foundation and a profound dedication to community service.

Driven by a belief in the transformative power of education and social support, Chrystina is eager to leverage her academic and practical insights to contribute effectively to the Dugout's mission.

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DANIEL LAW-COMEAU

Danny is a musician/lawyer with a law degree from UBC and a degree in Geologic Science from the University of Calgary. He has a passion for helping on the Downtown Eastside that comes from years of significant involvement in Vancouver's underground heavy music scene. He spends much time volunteering in person at The Dugout, usually with his family's Bernese Mountain Dog Cheddar.

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DONNA HOHL

ANTHONY LA BAR

Raised in the Pacific Northwest, Anthony has spent most of his life in Metro Vancouver. He holds a Juris Doctor from the UBC Faculty of Law and serves as a Crown prosecutor for the BC Prosecution Service. Transitioning from a dedicated volunteer to a member of the Board of Directors was a natural next step for Anthony. He is deeply committed to supporting the long-term health and stability of The Dugout, working to ensure it continues to serve as a vital sanctuary of dignity, safety, and respite for all its guests.

ELTON BATTERSBY

VICE CHAIR PERSON

GORDON SUGGIT

TREASURER

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