Staff Members

Christina Chowaniec

Program Director

Christina is responsible for volunteer engagement and program management of our ...

Rebecca Clapperton Law

Executive Director

Dream limitlessly. Believe fearlessly. Create passionately. Mother of ...

Julia Verea

Communications & Engagement Specialist

Former international student and current self-proclaimed explorer, Julia is thrilled to join the NatureKids BC team and experience the magic and nature of British Columbia with local families. Having moved to Canada from an urbanized city in Mexico five years ago, Julia is enjoying everything her new home has to offer. With a background in digital marketing, photography, branding, and film, and a passion for the outdoors and education Julia looks forward to creating engaging content for children and children at heart.

Board Members

Leslie Bol

Board President & NatureKids Vancouver Co-Leader

Leslie Bol has never lost her child-like wonder at the experience of being ...

Daphne Solecki

Founder and Honorary President

Daphne Solecki is a past president, Nature Vancouver; past president, BC ...

Kathy MacKenzie

Board Director - Secretary

Kathy grew up canoe tripping through Algonquin Park and now lives at the mouth ...

Danielle Durant

Board Director

Danielle is a dedicated educator who has spent time living in various provinces ...

Alex Grant

Board Director - Treasurer

Jenni Stol

Board Director

Stephane Bowen

Board Director

After making a move from the non-profit sector into the corporate world, ...

Rosalyn Chan

Board Director

Rosalyn is a corporate lawyer at MEP Business Counsel in downtown Vancouver. As ...

Andrea Gosling

Board Director

Having been raised in BC and grown a strong passion for the outdoors, Andrea ...