Board of Directors

Board of Directors Executive

Chairperson

Nick is proud to serve as Chair of the Green Party of Vancouver after nearly a decade of organizing, campaigning, and advocating with this movement. He first joined the VanGreens in 2016, and since then he has worn a lot of hats: school board candidate, campaign coordinator, event planner, and strategist. Nick's background is in film, theatre, and storytelling - and that lens shapes how he approaches politics: by listening deeply, building strong narratives, and bringing people together around shared values. He believes local government works best when it’s transparent, compassionate, and grounded in long-term thinking, not short-term spin. Housing justice, climate resilience, and democratic renewal are at the heart of why Nick does this work. He believes the Green Party has a crucial role to play in shaping a city that works for everyone, not just the wealthy few, and he is committed to growing our movement with integrity, creativity, and purpose. When he is not working with the Greens, Nick volunteers his time as the Co-Chair of the Renters Advisory Committee for the City of Vancouver.

Deputy Chairperson

To Be Determined -

Selection under construction - please stand by!

Treasurer / Secretary

Steve Kisby - [email protected]

Steve brings a wealth of experience in organizational and fundraising success from all levels of the Green Party. At other levels, he's the past vice president of the Green Party of Canada Fund. With connections in the greener transportation, greener energy, and electoral reform activist community, Steve is a quick leaner, with expertise in administration, promotion, and governance. Professionally, Steve owns and runs a small media release company, and by trade is an Information Technology professional. Provincially he resides in the Vancouver-Kensington riding and federally he's in Vancouver-Kingsway.

Membership Coordinator

Elaine Alpert - [email protected]

Elaine has served on the Green Party of Vancouver Board of Directors since 2015 and is focused on expanding party's membership, promoting active member engagement and participation, and strengthening our financial foundation through both one-time and monthly donations. Elaine has spent her career as a public health-focused academic physician and medical school administrator, focusing on education, training, clinical care, and policy development in violence prevention (primarily domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking). Although retired from clinical practice, she still teaches at UBC and consults both within Canada and globally. Elaine is married, with two grown children, a third child who is no longer with us, and three amazing grand-children. She is a classical choral singer and has a basic conversational facility in Spanish. Elaine has lived in Vancouver since 2009 and became a Canadian citizen in March 2019.

Board of Directors at-Large

Ken Chiu - [email protected]

Ken is a data specialist and single father of two who firmly believes that environmental consciousness requires making inconvenient choices, but is ultimately necessary. When his children were younger they frequently visited the Vancouver Aquarium, where Ken became more aware of how we choose to live, have an outsize impact for the life in the ocean. Over time, Ken became convinced that meaningful change primarily stems from the accumulation of small choices made over time. Having immigrated to Canada in the late 1980s, Ken has spent nearly 30 years specializing in data intelligence across various industries, which includes banking, finance, telecommunications, utilities, and retail. His cultural background provides the unique perspective of an immigrant who has resided in Vancouver for more than three decades. In his spare time, Ken enjoys ocean swimming, endurance biking, and when not nursing an injury, participating in triathlons. He currently resides in the Marpole area.

Miriam Davidson - [email protected]

Miriam Davidson is an arts administrator, an accomplished performer, and a highly regarded vocal coach based in Vancouver, BC. Miriam is currently the operations manager for the Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra, the administrator for the Vivaldi Chamber Choir, and from 2020 to 2026, was the general manager for the Laudate Singers Society – home of Laudate Singers and Paragon Singers. Recently, she accepted the position of office administrator at Ballet Vancouver. Miriam teaches singing at her music studio in Vancouver. She offers both in-person and online voice lessons. Her kind, gentle approach combined with her knowledge, skill and experience have made her in demand as voice coach. Miriam is both a solo and ensemble singer. She was a principal alto singer in Laudate Singer from 1996 to 2020, making her the longest serving member of the renowned choir. She is currently a substitute/extra singer for the Vancouver Chamber Choir. During the Christmas season, she sings in and manages an a cappella vocal ensemble Caminando Carolers, the Angelus Singers and her seasonal voice and piano act. Miriam is also a background performer in film and TV. Her caroling groups have been featured in many Hallmark movies over the last few years. Miriam is delighted to bring her diverse skill set in the arts to the Green Party of Vancouver’s Board of Directors.

Samar Devraj - [email protected]

Samar is a sustainability advocate with a background in Marketing, Sustainability, and Social Impact from UBC's Sauder School of Business. Growing up in Mumbai, India, he witnessed the devastating impacts of climate change and income inequality, which inspired him to pursue a career focused on creating positive change for people and the planet. Samar is excited to join the Green Party of Vancouver's Board of Directors as its youngest member. He brings valuable experience from his role as Co-Director of Mugshare, a circular economy initiative dedicated to eliminating single-use cups, as well as his current position as Marketing Coordinator at Herbaland Naturals, where he also leads sustainability and ESG initiatives. Samar plans to leverage his expertise in partnerships, communications, stakeholder engagement, and youth-focused outreach to amplify the Green Party of Vancouver’s mission. He is committed to building trust within Vancouver's increasingly concerned youth population and bridging political divides to make tangible progress on issues that impact everyone’s safety and well-being. In his free time, Samar enjoys cooking new recipes, playing sports, and creating far too many playlists on Spotify.

Suneil Narman - [email protected]

Suneil is an Accounting graduate with experience working towards improving community connections. His work with at-risk populations crystallized his belief in the use of green spaces to advance economic equity. Cycling safety and infrastructure improvements are two high-leverage points that can drastically change the daily lives of Vancouver residents. Improving access to public services such as health care and recreation are two others. A budget-conscious crime strategy prioritizes low-cost, highly effective preventative measures. More feet on the streets, homes closer to amenities, less housing insecurity. Community is fostered through a sense of collective safety. Suneil loves basketball, eating vegetables, and lifting weights. His favourite parks are Quilchena Park and the Camosun running track. His favourite vegetables include squash, celery and cauliflower.

Shaoni Sen - [email protected]

Bio under construction - please stand by!

Kaarina Talvila - [email protected]

In joining the Board of Directors of the Vancouver Green Party, Kaarina completes a Green Party trifecta, having been a campaign manager in the riding of Vancouver-Quadra in the 2019 federal election, after which she was instrumental in establishing the first city-wide BC Green Party Riding Association and serving briefly as its first President. By getting involved with the Green Party at the municipal level, Kaarina hopes to help keep climate and climate change adaptation and resilience on the front burner. In addition to her capital-G Green activities, Kaarina supports green initiatives for sustainability, reduced consumerism and local handmade through her work in both the local vintage and craft communities, and is a craftsperson herself.

Geoffrey Wright - [email protected]

Geoff is an engineer with a PhD in Ergonomics, who has worked as a health and safety specialist at all three levels of Government. He has taught courses at the University of Toronto and McMaster University, has authored numerous scientific publications, and has had leadership responsibilities at multiple professional organizations and non-profit entities. In 2018, Geoff volunteered for the Green Party of Vancouver during the Civic Election. In 2019, he was the candidate for the Green Party of Canada in the federal riding of Vancouver Quadra. He still serves on the Board of the Vancouver Quadra Federal Green Party Association. Geoff hopes to apply his scientific expertise to support Green initiatives that improve environmental protection, fairness for all members of society, the increased use of renewable energy, predictable and stable housing, and a sustainable economy.

William Yang - [email protected]

William is an undergraduate student at the University of British Columbia, pursuing a major in International Relations. Before joining the Green Party of Vancouver, he founded and participated in several youth-led non-profit organizations dedicated to promoting environmental awareness, civic engagement, and equitable access to educational resources. His early experiences in community organizing fostered a belief that meaningful change begins at the local level, guided by a global sense of responsibility. Through his academic work and advocacy, William explores how environmental policy can be joined with the current governance, representation, and civic participation. He is passionate about empowering young people to take part in political dialogue and about ensuring that sustainability efforts reflect the diversity of the communities they serve. As part of the Green Party of Vancouver, William hopes to bridge local action with global awareness, encouraging collective responsibility and an inclusive vision for a resilient city. He believes Vancouver’s strength lies in its diversity, and that a truly sustainable future must be built through empathy, collaboration, and informed public engagement.