Anya Phillip is the Co-op Services and Meeting Support Services Co-ordinator of CHF BC. They hold a bacherlor's degree in Cognitive Science from the University of British Columbia and have research experience with UBC's Social Identity Lab and Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Lab.

She has facilitated training related to unconscious bias and accessibility, showcasing their commitment to creating inclusive and accessible spaces. Anya's expertise in coordinating meetings, combined with their passion for creating equitable spaces, make them an invaluable member of the CHF BC team.

Anya is a co-facilitator for "Communication in co-ops: applying a lens towards neurodiversity".

Catherine is Director and Co-founder of Just Outcomes Consulting. She has worked with communities to develop restorative justice programs for 25 years. Her leadership and experience includes working closely with government, nonprofits, educational institutions, Indigenous nations, victim services/anti-violence groups, and religious communities.

Catherine holds a Master’s Degree in Conflict Transformation from the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding in Virginia (USA), and in 2019 was honored with BC’s Community Safety and Crime Prevention Award.

Catherine is a cyclist, yogi, and both a dance and karaoke enthusiast. She lives with her husband and daughter in a lively cooperative housing complex in Vancouver.

Catherine is the facilitator for "Cultivating Neighbourly Belonging, Insight and Connection through Circle and Dialog ue Processes".

Carmen Wiigwaas Craig is crane clan from Hiawatha First Nation, Pema-dash-kooda-yong, on Rice Lake in what is known today as Ontario. She is Michi Saagii Nishnaabe, Irish, Welsh, and German. Her nana was Casey Cowie-ba from Hiawatha and her papa was David Craig-ba from Sixmilecross in Northern Ireland. Carmen is grateful to live on Lək̓ʷəŋən lands today. Carmen is a big sister, an aunty, a daughter, a granddaughter, a niece, a partner, a cousin, and a friend.

Carmen's passions in life are for language and culture revitalization and resurgence, access to language and culture for all Indigenous people, accessible learning, and coming together as communities to uplift one another. She holds a B.A. (Hons.) in Linguistics with a focus on Indigenous language revitalization and an M.Ed. in Indigenous Language Revitalization, both from the University of Victoria where she now teaches in Indigenous Education.

Carmen is presenting the morning plenary.

Frank Atnikov has 30 plus years of experience helping organizations grow and thrive. He is also a Certified Facilitator and holds a Canadian Institute of Management designation. Frank values collaboration, inclusion, engagement and honesty.

Before launching Frank Growth Solutions, Frank worked as both a manager and business owner in Winnipeg and Regina giving him extensive hands-on organizational experience. Then about 15 years ago he transitioned to the nonprofit world where he found his values much better aligned. Now, you can find him working in community based spaces with a democratic and engaging style.

Frank is the facilitator for "Co-op Governance Reimagined."

Geoffrey Dabbs is one of the founding partners of Gehlen Dabbs Cash LLP. His practice focuses on litigation aspects of commercial and insolvency law, including bankruptcy and receivership, commercial tenancy disputes, security recovery and related matters. He acts for numerous housing co-operatives and related management and advisory organizations, advising on various issues, including rules and occupancy agreements and membership terminations and related litigation, as well as governance and financing.

Geoffrey will be a panelist on the "Co-op Case Files" session.

Grant Haddock was called to the Bar of British Columbia in 1992. His core areas of practice are co-operative housing law, strata property law, residential and commercial tenancy, human rights, privacy and construction law. Grant has acted for numerous housing providers and construction companies, appearing for them at all levels of court and at various tribunals. Grant has been a course leader and frequent speaker at educational conferences sponsored by industry leaders.

Grant will be a panelist on "Co-op Case Files" session.

Kate Neale-Hughes is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Approved Clinical Supervisor with the BCACC with extensive experience in community-building, conflict resolution, and mental health advocacy. With a deep commitment to fostering inclusive, supportive environments, Kate specializes in helping housing cooperatives build neuro-affirming, trauma-informed practices that promote emotional well-being and member collaboration. Drawing from years of work in both clinical settings and cooperative housing volunteering, Kate brings a unique blend of psychological expertise and cooperative values to guide participants in developing conflict management strategies, enhancing communication, and creating spaces where all members can thrive.

Kate's approach is grounded in empathy, cultural humility, and evidence-based practices, making their workshops not only educational but also deeply transformative for cooperative communities.

Kate is a co-facilitator for "Communication in co-ops: applying a lens towards neurodiversity".

Lindsey Murphy is a Co-op Services Coordinator with CHF BC where she provides member co-ops with advice, guidance, and resources on co-op related matters. Lindsey brings many different perspectives with her to her work with CHF BC. As a member in a housing co-op herself and former housing co-op manager, she understands the co-op experience, many benefits, and challenges that members and boards face. As an advocate for affordable, non-profit housing Lindsey has served on boards and committees committed to implementing creative and sustainable solutions to the affordable housing shortage at the federal level while organizing grassroots advocacy locally. Lindsey is a strong believer in mutual aid and co-operation between individuals and organizations to build resilient communities that come together during times of difficulty.

Lindsey is the facilitator for "From Conflict to Collaboration."

As the the COO of the Co-operative Housing Federation of BC (CHF BC) and its affiliates, the Community Land Trust Foundation and COHO Management Services Society, Michelle Cooper-Iversen is committed to purpose-driven work.

With her hands-on dedication, Michelle fosters an organizational culture rooted in co-operative principles. She champions values like honesty, openness, and social responsibility. Under her leadership, CHF BC leads the co-operative housing movement, nurturing inclusive, sustainable communities.

Michelle holds a Masters Degree in Management and Co-operatives from , enhancing her expertise in leading co-operative enterprises. To keep engaged in the wider not-for-profit sector, she sits on the boards of numerous non-profit organizations, including the British Columbia Co-operative Association (BCCA) and YWCA Metro Vancouver.

Michelle is moderating the Co-op Case Files session