Board of Directors

Board of Directors Executive

Chairperson

Nicolas Poppell - [email protected]

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.

 

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.

 

Adam Hawk - [email protected]

Adam is a father and husband, originally from Montréal. After graduating from Concordia University with a degree in Commerce, his work in organic and natural foods brought him to Vancouver in 2006.  Adam’s belief in healthy living and fair-trade practices aligns with his vision of a society that values environmental stewardship over profit. Adam is a fierce advocate for bike and pedestrian safety who eagerly organizes community cycling events. Transportation, specifically active and public transportation, is a top priority for Adam, who feels most alive while on his bike on a protected bike route. Having built and renovated several homes, Adam is very interested in how the Vancouver Building Code in combination with Zoning can be used to provide abundant, attractive, affordable and livable housing to the residents of Vancouver. Police Reform and improving access to cultural and public spaces are also important areas of interest for Adam. He supports the performing arts through volunteering at the CULTCH and Pacific Theater and houses visiting actors during the FRINGE Festival. Adam and his wife are also long-time season ticket holders at the Stanley Theater. Adam loves spending time in nature with his family, hiking, cross-country skiing, and trail riding. "I want Vancouver to be a healthier, greener, safer city, that does not leave anyone behind."

 

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.