WHo We Are - Board of Directors

The 2007-2008 Board

David Boehm - Treasurer

Friends of Cathedral Grove

David is both a scientific researcher and an active environmentalist. He holds a B.Sc. (Zoology, UBC). David has been involved in many important environmental conservation campaigns (stopping: aerial spraying, gas fired Hydro plants, the Cathedral Grove Parking lot, and even a bridge to GabriolaIsland.) As a new director of the B.C. Environmental Network, David hopes to contribute towards the enhancement of sensible, ecologically based perspectives across the province and looks forward to building a responsive and responsible BC Environmental Network.

Christine Callihoo - Chair

Northern Ecology Watch

Christine has an M.Sc. (Natural Resources Management, UNBC) and a B.A.(Environmental Studies/Planning, UNBC), and is a Registered Professional Planner (MCIP). Ms. Callihoo has experience in First Nations land use planning, regional planning, as well as environmental and sustainability planning. Ms. Callihoo has considerable experience in project management, having coordinated projects with the Canadian Tourism Commission, Ministry of Forests, and with the Ecotrust Canada. Her outreach experience and communications skills are a welcomed addition to the Board of the BCEN.

Doug Gook

Forest Protection Allies

Rod Marining - Vice-Chair

Society Targetting The Overuse Of Pesticides (S.T.O.P.)

Co-Founder of Greenpeace International. Sailed on the first voyage of the Esperanza, Greenpeace's newest vessel. Arrested in Europe in 2003 four times for protesting the importation of Amazon Rainforest Mahogany logs (one of the Greenpeace actions resulted in the three day shut down of the main loading terminal in the Netherlands. The resulting 20 million law suit was thrownout of court because Mahogany importation is illegal due to the fact that it is an endangered species under CITIES) . Director of the Quenel River Watershed Alliance; Campaign Co-ordinator of PATH, (People's Action for Threatened Habitats); Participant in the Mtn. Caribou RIG-Recovery Implementation Group sponsored by the Province of British Columbia; Participant in Species At Risk Advisory Committee meetings sponsored by the Federal Government.

Daniel Rubin

BC Pathways

Dani has a BA (Sociology, Hon., UVic) and has two Associate Degrees (Chemistry and Sociology, Camosun College) He has been an environmentalist and social activist for 38 years. He has worked for a couple of ENGOs and as the Earth Editor of the Peace Earth and Justice News Service. As well, he has served as a volunteer on several boards and committees. Dani has 7 children (3 adopted) and currently resides in Victoria. His personal motto is, "It's more fun to save and protect the Earth than to destroy it."

Dave Stevens

C.H.O.K.E.D.

Dave Stevens is a computer geek and environmental activist working locally and nationally on clean air issues. He is a compulsive reader, walks and hitchhikes everywhere and is exploring the boundaries of small footprint
living. Dave has many years of board experience in local, provincial and national organizations. Loves bicycles and tries to come to terms with the abundant surrounding post-industrial landscapes of northwestern BC. He was co-Chair of the Conservation and Environment caucus of the Morice LRMP and is newly appointed to the Bulkley Community Resources Board.

Matt Takach

Dogwood Initiative

BCEN Staff:

Dani Rubin - Executive Director (a volunteer position)

Deborah Ferens - Financial Administrator