Board of Directors

Liz Dieter (M.Ed, B.Ed.)

Liz holds a certificate in Gifted Education and E-learning Systems Analysis from Royal Roads University. She is an International Educational Consultant and moved to the Okanagan in 2001. She has spent many years overseas in Australia as the Head of Music (K-12), Head of Science and Technology (K-8), then as a consultant in New South Wales for Independent Schools. Liz is presently a Realtor with Re/Max Penticton Realty.

Chris Irvine (B.A.)

Chris moved to the Okanagan in 1998 to raise her children after teaching Grade 7 for ten years in Richmond, B.C. She grew up camping and hiking in Vancouver and wanted to share her love of nature and education. She is currently teaching Grade 7 at Skaha Lake Middle School.

Sandy Ross (B.Sc., M.D.)

Sandy is a retired ophthalmologist, resident of Penticton since 1971 and operating small raspberry and soft fruit farm since 1980. Sandy spent ten plus years as a Scout Leader and member of the Penticton Outdoor Club, hiking, backpacking and enjoying numerous trekking trips and has continued interest in trails, parks and the natural environment.

Geraldine Manossa (B.A., M.A.)

Geraldine specializes in Indigenous knowledge systems and how these philosophies are applied to Native American literature and performance. She has also worked with Indigenous Elders to produce collaborative community projects and eco-art spaces. Locally, her work has involved marketing and public relations for Nk’mip Desert Centre. She teaches at the En’owkin Centre and is the Artistic Director for Nakulamen Performance Collection, a First Nations Youth Group Dedicated to contemporary Indigenous performance.