Karen Greenland - Chair

I have lived in Port Coquitlam for 32 years. I am married and have 3 grown daughters and two grandchildren. I was a high school teacher for 5 years, but retired to stay at home with our children. As they grew, I worried about what other support systems besides family were there for them in our community.

I believe, as a society, that we do not honour our youth enough or celebrate their passages of growing. We need to listen to their voices, include them more in daily community and nurture their independence.

I have held many Executive positions in the school PACs and co- chaired DPAC. I sat on the Board of a local Community Development Agency for many years and still remain connected with them. As our communities change, I stay involved so I can be informed and be part of a group of impassioned people who know the importance of a healthy community and healthy youth. PoCoMo Youth Services way of reaching out to youth and accepting them for who and where they are resonates with me. We take youth seriously and build our activities with their needs as the most important consideration; not what we think they need.

Tom Lewis - Vice Chair

My name is Tom Lewis; I've been working with business owners, their employees and families for almost 20 years. 

As a victim of bullying in my teenage years, I have become very empathetic to youth at risk. Many youth PoCoMo serves face similar challenges and i am proud to be part of an organization that response to the needs and challenges of youth through the development of innovative programs that honour all youth.

Kena Campbell - Secretary

My career background is accounting. I work full time as a consultant for Sage Timberline Office Software. Originally was from the Baltimore, Maryland. Then lived in Oregon for 15 years and moved to Canada in 2004 to work for a business partner of Sage Timberline Office. I became a Canadian citizen in 2009.

Why Pocomo? "All kids have great potential to add value to the world and organizations such as Pocomo can hopefully help kids realize how important they are and how they can make a difference."

Kathy Tsonis - Treasurer

I have a career of 20 years in the financial services industry, which includes working at RBC since 2005, has prepared me for this role. My professional experience is enhanced by a post-secondary education, which includes Accounting from BCIT.I am committed to continually building upon my expertise so that I can provide you with the most up-to-date tools and research the industry offers. I also completed CSC.
I strongly believe in giving back to the community by volunteering with PoCoMo Youth Services Society. "I went on a ride-along and was amazed at what i saw. The children and youth that needed the support the bus offered. Having kids of my own, i came to realize what important work PoCoMo is doing."

Shadrin Brooks - Member at Large

I joined the PoCoMo board of directors in 2010. As a lawyer, I feel a responsibility to help protect the interests of those who are most vulnerable in our society. As a newcomer to the Tri-Cities area, I wanted to get involved in the local community. PoCoMo presented me with the opportunity to do both, in a dynamic organization that supports and empowers marginalized youth, many of whom are at-risk. Raised in Vancouver, I am a partner at BTM Lawyers LLP, a leading Tri-Cities law firm with strong ties to the community, and a long history of public service. I enjoy a broad civil litigation practice, with a primary focus on personal injury and commercial litigation.

Carolyn Cooper-McOuatt - Member at Large

Carolyn has joined PoCoMo to be a part of the solution to support the vulnerable young people who need our help. She is a mother of 2 teens and has an intimate understanding of what the youth are facing. She has a purposeful passion for business development and contributing to her community. Her desire is to inspire business leaders to step with conviction to lead and build bigger dreams for their businesses and for our youth by paying it forward and supporting them with their time, energy or resources. Carolyn’s purposeful direction is clear and meaningful with goals linked to strong intentions. She invites more businesses to step up, show up and speak up and get on board with PoCoMo with an open heart and open mind to make a difference!

Fred Soofi - Member at Large

I immigrated to Canada in the early 1970’s as a youth, with no family in Canada, had to work to support myself while attending university in Saskatchewan. I have been a restaurateur for the past 35 years, (currently Pasta Polo and Club Ilia) and have worked with First Nations youths and youths of different cultures and backgrounds; I understand the challenges and opportunities of young people today.

In my opinion, PoCoMo Youth Services Society is a very unique organization and does an admirable job of providing outreach support and services to youths in the Tri Cities, and now in Langley area. I am proud to be part of this organization and hope to contribute to the growth of the services which PoCoMo is providing. I believe in working with and investing in our youth by engaging them in ongoing discussions to identify social issues and create viable solutions.

Mary Michaels- Member at Large

My name is Mary Michaels and I am employed by Alliance Printing as a sales and marketing consultant. I grew up in Montreal Quebec, worked at the Montreal Star in their advertising department, when they shut down their operation I decided to move to BC. and continue my career in printing and marketing. I attended various courses and held a lot of positions to achieve the experience I now have in this industry.
Being a single mother and grandmother I am concerned for the youth of today and tomorrow with all the hardships they face in keeping up with the ongoing challenges of todays society. When I heard and read about Pocomo Youth Services and all the great work they do in providing love and hope to street involved at-risk youth I volunteered my services to assist in any way I can to raise funds and awareness for their project reach out.
Thank you,
Mary Michaels

Stevan Mirkovich