THE
TEAM
As non profit organization, the Chilliwack Restorative Justice Board provides governance and is appointed by the Society membership.
The Executive Director leads a team of staff and volunteers that is dedicated to restorative values.
STAFF MEMBERS
Steve Roukema
Executive Director
Contact him for involvement, partnership, and to hear the purpose and vision of our non profit: executivedirector@restoringjustice.ca
Rose Yan
Restorative Response Coordinator
Contact her for restorative response and referrals for restorative circles: restorativeresponse@restoringjustice.ca
Lisa Sperling
Restorative Community Coordinator
Contact her for community impact, including Operation Red Nose: community@restoringjustice.ca
Danielle Otermat
Restorative School Coordinator
Contact her for restorative impact in the school: schools@restoringjustice.ca
Haley Berger
Classroom Facilitator
Alexis Stollings
Classroom Facilitator
Board Members
Sherry Mumford
Chair
Sherry has a PhD in Criminology [SFU] and has worked in the criminal justice, substance use and mental health fields with adults and youth. She retired in 2017 from her position as the Fraser Health Director of Mental Health and Substance Use. Presently, she works as a private consultant. Sherry is a great fan of restorative justice in practice and hopes to be part of making the community more aware of its benefits.
Mike Straiton
Vice Chair
A retired police officer and business owner who moved to Chilliwack with his wife Sheila in 2014. Mike became a volunteer with CRJ in 2016 and thoroughly enjoys facilitating CAP's and VOC's. Mike and his wife enjoy the outdoors in many ways, especially golfing.
Brian Goldstone
Secretary
Bio coming soon...
Kathy Vanderlee
Treasurer
Bio coming soon...
Edna Warick
Director
After retirement as a School District Administrator, Edna served on the Victoria Restorative Justice Board, as well as chairing the Governance and Operations Subcommittee. As an educator, counsellor, mediator and leader, she is committed to her involvement with restorative justice by offering her skills, time and passion to supporting, strengthening and promoting RJ principles in the Chilliwack community.
Jared Mumford
Director
Jared owns a digital marketing consultancy and lives in Chilliwack with his partner and 4 children, where they can be found hiking a local mountain or biking the Rotary Trail.
Darlene Wahlstrom
Ex-officio
Darlene started on the Board in 2012. She presently works as the Chilliwack and Agassiz RCMP Victim Services Coordinator. She is dedicated to the community and is a past Chilliwack school trustee. Darlene spends her free time baking and loving her grandchildren.
Is this YOU?
Contact Steve if interested in being on the CRJ board: executivedirector@restoringjustice.ca
Malcolm Strybos
Director
Bio coming soon...
Dan Bibby
Director
Bio coming soon...
Janit Doyle
Director
Bio coming soon...
Volunteers
Volunteers
As non profit organization, the Chilliwack Restorative Justice Board provides is volunteer driven!
Go here to learn more about the process to involved and what role to apply for to be part of the restorative impact!