Our Team
Deirdre Syms, PLP, CPHR, MSc (Applied Neuroscience), AKC
Executive Director
Deirdre is thrilled to be leading the incredible team and building amazing programs for the BC Epilepsy Society. She has lived with epilepsy since she was a child and is passionate about finding ways to safely live life on her own terms and helping others to do the same. Along with counselling and over 20 years of business experience, she has completed her MSc in Applied Neuroscience. She loves her family, reading, music and dancing and is convinced that she has the best job in the entire world! Deirdre can be contacted at (778) 533-0790 or at deirdre@bcepilepsy.com.
Ronda Foden
Bookkeeper
Ronda has worked as a bookkeeper for non-profit organizations for the past 5 years and is thrilled to be part of the BC Epilepsy Society team. She finds joy in helping those around her and loves work that involves improving the lives of others. Ronda values her job with BC Epilepsy and appreciates working with the wonderful staff and board members. On her days off, she spends time with her family enjoying the natural beauty of British Columbia.
Jacquoline Martin
Community Partners Coordinator
Jacquoline can be contacted at jacquoline@bcepilepsy.com.
Chris Lal
Epilepsy Peer Support Lead
Chris is a passionate advocate for healthy living. He enjoys working with people and supporting them to achieve their goals. Chris holds diplomas in Social Service Work and Recreation Leadership from Langara College and is a certified Personal Trainer with BCRPA. Chris was diagnosed with epilepsy in 1999 and is an inspiration to so many. As a dedicated volunteer, and peer support facilitator, he has worked with the BC Epilepsy Society since 2002. Chris can be contacted at peer_support@bcepilepsy.com.