Emma Sutherland, Executive Director

Red Fox founder Emma Sutherland has used her degree in Women’s Studies from Simon Fraser University, several years of fundraising school courses from BCIT, and more than twenty-five years’ experience in the social recreation and advocacy fields to continually support individuals and families in Metro Vancouver. Her goal has consistently been to show Indigneous people, people with disabilities and people on low incomes how to become more resilient, learn new skills, and become healthier by increasing their activity levels and expanding their horizons. Her biggest joy is seeing youth take on    leadership roles in Red Fox and in the larger society.

 

Suki Chhoeun, Program Manager

With a deep passion for leadership training and coaching, Suki joined the team in January 2016. Armed with positivity, silly kinesthetic dance moves and a degree in Kinesiology, Suki has over 12 years of coaching experience. Suki truly believes in Red Fox’s model to serve, train and empower future leaders through physical literacy and mentorship.  In Suki’s spare time, she enjoys skateboarding, hiking, reading and road trips that involve campfires.  Most recently, Suki spent 5 weeks this past summer in China volunteering as an Ambassador with Canada Global Culture and Education Association.

 

Lyndsay Sam, Program Manager

Lyndsay joined Red Fox in 2017 with a degree in Kinesiology from the University of the Fraser Valley. She is is an avid traveller, having backpacked through Central and South America and Southeast Asia. Lyndsay is passionate about health and recreation, personal growth and well-being, and enjoys running, hiking, biking, rock climbing and camping.  Lyndsay is part of the Cowichan Tribes First Nations, and is excited to be promoting health and wellness to youth as part of Red Fox.

 

Jeff Quach, Operations Manager

Jeff graduated from UBC in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. He joined Red Fox in 2015 after completing his Diploma in Accounting, in a dual role as Program Supervisor and Office Manager. Jeff now manages the organization’s finance and administration needs.

 

 

Program Coordinators

 

Phabion Sutherland

Phabion joined Red Fox in 2014 and quickly became an integral part of the team.  Phabion oversees the Drum Group program and supervises several Vancouver Active Play programs. Phabion is from the the Hesquiaht nation of the Nuu Chah Nulth peoples and  was raised in the Upper Nicola band among the Okanagan peoples. He is  a proud parent of his 8-year-old son Jamie.

 

 

Sean Bird Jr.

Sean Bird Jr. first became involved with Red Fox through attending our after school programs as a youth participant since he was 7 years old. He was inspired to contribute his love for recreation and working with youth, so he decided he wanted to be a part of something bigger than himself.  Through our youth continuum model, Sean started as a Jr. leader, became a Youth Leader shortly after, and was promoted to Program Coordinator in January 2018.  Sean is passionate about sports, specifically hockey, and soccer.  In Sean’s spare time, he enjoys hiking, playing with his dogs and loves collecting hats from his travels abroad.  Sean is from the Nisga’a & Gitxsan Nations.

 

Dana Krementz

Dana joined our Red Fox team in February 2018 as part of Active Play programming in Surrey and Feasting program in Vancouver.  Dana  has extensive background working in Vancouver’s DTES.

 

 

Program Instructors

Joseph Posey

Joe joined Red Fox through the Youth Leadership program in 2011. His skills, positive attitude and genuine passion for his work lead to his promotion to Youth Instructor in 2014. Joe draws on his experiences as a previous Youth Leader to support young people in developing the confidence and skills they need to succeed in life.  Joe is First Nations and is from Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte), Cree, Sioux and Ojibwe from Manitoba.

Steven Pham

Steven has been part of the Red Fox team for over 8 years. He works mainly with children through Red Fox’s Active Play program, and secures prize donations for the kids from local businesses. Steven’s favourite part of his job is seeing the happy faces of kids who come out to Red Fox programs and events.

 

Paul Welch

Paul joined the Red Fox programs team in 2016 as part of Active Play programming in North Vancouver. Paul has a background in recreation and childcare and is a strong supporter of Red Fox’s programs. He is a committed volunteer with the Red Fox Drum and PowWow Dance Group, where his children are regular participants. Paul is First Nations and can often be found drawing and making art.

 

Panda Gray

Panda joined Red Fox through the Youth Leadership program in 2015 and her enthusiasm and commitment led to her being promoted to Youth Intern. Panda recently joined our programs team part-time as she finishes high school. Panda is First Nations and is passionate about drawing, drumming, playing guitar and biking.

 

Blaine Kakakaway

Blaine joined Red Fox as a youth leader in January 2016, and became a youth intern the following spring.  Following our Red Fox youth continuum model, Blaine was promoted from youth intern to staff in October 2017.  Blaine is from Saskatchewan and from the Whitebear and Assiniboine Nations.  Blaine is passionate about baseball, loves spending time with friends and enjoys working with youth.

 

Destiny Walker

Destiny was born in Williams Lake, BC and is one of Red Fox’s newest members.  Destiny started her journey with Red Fox as a youth participant.  One of Destiny’s favorite memories as a youth participant was having the opportunity to go on a youth outing where her and 8 others hiked the Garibaldi and Panorama Ridge trail totaling 37 kilometers.  Destiny is First Nations, and is passionate about spending time with her siblings, writing music and singing.

 

A.J. Delorme (Culinary Programs)

A.J. has worked in both kitchen and front-of-house roles at restaurants across the city. He brings a passion for food and extensive knowledge of food preparation, presentation and service. A.J. shares these skills by training Youth Leaders in the Red Fox Feasting program.

 

 

Darius Smallboy (Drum and PowWow Dance Group)

        Darius Smallboy joined Red Fox in 2010 as the first Drum Group Junior Leader. In 2017, he returned as Drum Group Leader. Darius is Cree from North Battleford, Saskatchewan.

 

 

 

 

Current Volunteers:

Victor Nobradov, Langara College

Raine Bird, North Surrey Learning Centre (NSLC)

Ryan Brechin, City Central Learning Centre (CCLC)