Staff Contacts
Executive Offices
Stephen Hansen, Executive Director
Stephen Hansen is BCSTA’s Executive Director. Stephen is responsible to the BCSTA Board of Directors for the overall staff operations of the organization. He provides direct support to BCSTA's President. Stephen has 15 years of teaching experience, holds a doctorate in education policy and leadership, and has held leadership positions in the health and private sectors.
Phone: 604-734-2721 (115)
E-mail: shansen[at]bcsta.org
Maggie Li, Executive Assistant
Maggie Li is BCSTA’s Executive Assistant. Maggie supports the Executive Director and Board of Directors in meeting coordination and travel bookings. Maggie is also involved in the planning of Board of Directors’ and Provincial Council meetings. Her background includes work in a computer consulting firm for eight years.
Phone: 604-734-2721 (113)
E-mail: mli[at]bcsta.org
Communications
Carolyn Baldridge, Director, Communications
Carolyn Baldridge is BCSTA’s Director of Communications. Prior to joining BCSTA, Carolyn held the position of Media Relations Consultant at Fraser Health. Carolyn, a graduate of the Communications Studies, Bachelor of Arts program at Simon Fraser, brings considerable experience in media relations, issues management, communications strategy and writing to the Association. Carolyn is the proud mother of two children currently attending public school.
Phone: 604-734-2721 (108)
E-mail: cbaldridge[at]bcsta.org
Melanie Jackson, Writer/Editor
Writer/Editor Melanie Jackson has been a journalist, children’s author, and – most importantly – mom of a graduate of BC’s public education system. Melanie appreciates the chance to serve public education through her work at the BC School Trustees Association. She also volunteers as a literacy/writing mentor for students through the Vancouver School Board. Melanie has a BA from the University of Toronto and MA in Journalism from the University of Western Ontario.
Phone: 604-734-2721 (101)
E-mail: mjackson[at]bcsta.org
Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Program Assistant, Communications
Silvia Moreno-Garcia is BCSTA’s Communications Assistant. Silvia designs and lays out all print and electronic publications and maintains BCSTA’s website. She has a B.Sc. in Communications, a Journalism certificate and a Marketing Management certificate.
Phone: 604-734-2721 (102)
E-mail: silvia[at]bcsta.org
Education
Rob Goodall, Senior Director, Education
Rob Goodall is the Senior Director, Education. Rob is responsible for planning and organizing a variety of professional development activities for board of education members including the annual Trustees Academy, the Annual General Meeting education program, regional workshops and distance learning activities. He provides leadership support to the BCSTA Education Committee, a group of trustees representing each of the nine regional branches in the province. Rob has a Master’s degree in Political Science and has completed the Professional Development Program (teacher qualification) at Simon Fraser University.
Phone: 604-734-2721 (114)
E-mail: rgoodall[at]bcsta.org
Mike P. Gagel, Director, Information & Education Technology
Mike is BCSTA’s Director, Information & Education Technology. Mike came to BCSTA from the healthcare field, where he worked as a nurse for almost 20 years, and where he progressively focused his career on staff education and the use of technology. He is also staff support to BCSTA’s Aboriginal Education Committee. Mike hais Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in nursing from the University of BC and is currently working on a certificate in adult and continuing education through distance studies at the University of Victoria.
Phone: 604-734-2721 (105)
E-mail: mgagel[at]bcsta.org
Nelly Wong, Program Assistant, Education
Nelly Wong is BCSTA’s Program Assistant, Education. Nelly books meeting and conference space in hotels and convention centres and acts as liaison with facility’s staff to coordinate services for events, such as accommodation, transportation, catering, signage and audiovisuals, among others. Nelly also provides clerical support to the Senior Director, Education.
Phone: 604-734-2721 (106)
E-mail: nleon[at]bcsta.org
Finance & Administration
Jodi Olstead, Director, Finance & Administration
Jodi Olstead is BCSTA’s Director, Finance & Administration. Jodi is responsible for the fiscal stewardship of BCSTA and the School Community Connections Program (SCCP), reporting to BCSTA’s Finance Committee and Board of Directors. Jodi is BCSTA’s office manager, human resources manager, privacy officer, and staff liaison on the Finance and BCSTA/BCTF Group Life Insurance Committees. Jodi has her CGA designation and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Sciences.
Phone: 604-734-2721 (112)
E-mail: jolstead[at]bcsta.org
Marjory Amos, Program Assistant, Finance & Administration
Marjory Amos is BCSTA’s Program Assistant, Finance & Administration. Marjory provides bookkeeping support to BCSTA’s Finance Department and maintains BCSTA’s BAA and Policy databases. Marjory has completed the first three levels of the CGA program and has been working in the field of accounting for over twenty years.”
Phone: 604-734-2721 (117)
E-mail: mamos[at]bcsta.org
Donna Depretto, Program Assistant, Administration
Donna Depretto is a Program Assistant, Administration at BCSTA. She is BCSTA’s receptionist and provides clerical support. Donna has an Administrative Assistant certificate.
Phone: 604-734-2721 (100)
E-mail: ddepretto[at]bcsta.org
Legal & Legislative Services
Judith Clark, General Counsel
Judith Clark has been legal counsel for BCSTA since 1987 and presently holds the position of General Counsel. Judith is a graduate of University of British Columbia law school and was called to the Bar of BC in 1974. She provides legal advice to the Association, supports its advocacy efforts involving legislation, and provides legal advice to member school boards. She is the BCSTA representative on the School Protection Program Advisory Committee.
Phone: 604-734-2721 (104)
E-mail: jclark[at]bcsta.org
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