Meet Reach’s Society Board of Directors
Reach can have up to twelve Directors on its Board representing family, business and community perspectives. The Board of Directors’ focus is on ensuring that the organization is addressing the needs of families and providing services in a responsive and accountable manner. We are proud to introduce our Board of Directors.

Phyllis With
President
Phyllis has been on the Reach Board since 2005. Having worked with a wide range of students with a variety of abilities in the classroom she has provided the Board with valuable advice and guidance from a teacher’s perspective.

Angela Keulen
Vice President
Reach Society has walked alongside our family for the past 10 years and provided us support in varying ways for our children. I welcome the opportunity to give back in a volunteer role. I work as a respite provider for the Delta Community Living Society and previously as a Homeshare Provider for Sources BC.
I am passionate about the valuable place REACH has in the lower mainland and I have a desire to be active in the leadership of an organization that has greatly benefited my family. I look forward to gaining a better understanding of this organization and to helping it achieve its goals.

Ryan Thomas
Treasurer

Marcia McCafferty
Secretary
Marcia and her husband have been owners and operators of John’s Thistle Auto Ltd in Ladner since 1983. Prior to that Marcia spent 10 years at BC Gas (now Fortis) in budgets and cost accounting. Marcia has served on the Board of Directors for Reach Child and Youth Development Society since 1997 in the roles of Director, Treasurer, President and currently Secretary. She also sits on the REACH Executive Finance Committee. Marcia has worked tirelessly over the years on many projects and initiatives, and in her role as President helped to guide the organization in its name change from Delta Association for Child Development (DACD) to REACH, and in the development of our Foundation. She is currently Manager of our children’s exchange store FINDS.
“My youngest son has autism. I was fortunate to have a neighbor tell me about Reach (then called DACD), when I had concerns about his development. Since then he has received amazing supports and interventions that have met his needs over time. I feel so fortunate that I am in a position to give back to this great organization” .

Karen Ostrom
Director
Karen has adult son with special needs who has participated in the IDP, EIBI, Kids Friendship Club and Respite programs at Reach.
Karen joined the Reach Board of Directors in 2008 and offers the Board a unique perspective as both an educator and a parent of a child with special needs.
“Thank you for the opportunity to serve the Reach Child and Youth Development Society this past year. I would be privileged to continue in this capacity”.

Shirley-Ann Reid
Director
Shirley-Ann Reid first learned about REACH under the former name Delta Child Development Centre. Her fourth child has Down Syndrome also participated in the Infant Development Program and is a graduate from REACH’s programs.
Shirley-Ann has dedicated many hours volunteering in her community. Between 1987 and 2009, she volunteered with the executive of Delta’s elementary, high school and district Parent Advisory Councils; the executive of the Child Care Referral Network Society; and the Delta Literacy Committee. Currently, Shirley-Ann is President of the Delta Housing Be Mine Society.
Shirley- Ann focuses on helping individuals with special needs build inclusive lives. She has many advocacy initiatives such as, writing and presenting a Resolution on behalf of parents to have letter grades for students on a modified school program, introducing to the Delta Literacy Committee “The Next Chapter Book Club” for adults with diversities, and creating community awareness for suitable and affordable housing solutions for adults with special needs.
Continuous learning is important to Shirley-Ann. She has successfully obtained a diversity of certificates such as, the Canadian Inclusive Lives Learning Initiative (CILLI) UBC Course which provided tools and information to help individuals with an intellectual disability build an inclusive adult life; The BC Early Learning Framework Series; and the Ministry of Health – Early Speech and Language Development.
“I will strive to help REACH build upon their successes to further create a positive inclusive difference in the lives of all children, youth and adults.”

Carmel Tang
Director
“I want to help other families with special needs children.”

Stuart Bowyer
Director
Prior to Starling Minds, Stuart worked at U.B.C. as Director of Business Development. He led the creation of a regional, patient-oriented innovation network for autism spectrum disorders by leveraging advancements in personalized medicine, eHealth, big data, genomics and consumer wearables. Stuart has also held several senior roles in the financial and professional services sectors.
Stuart holds a Master’s degree from the University of Oxford and is the founder of the social enterprise BOWYER & TOULSON and resides in the Vancouver area.

Lois Wilkinson
Director
I learned about REACH through my association with the Board of Envision Credit Union. During my first year I have gained knowledge, assisted REACH with its goals and spread valuable information. I look forward to continuing my work with this wonderful organization and ensuring the valuable work done at REACH continues to improve the lives of many more families.

Brent Graham
Director
As a long-time resident of Ladner, I am familiar with REACH as a parent and the difference it makes in children’s lives. I am hoping to help REACH advance its vision, mission and values by joining the Society Board. I am the Manager of Government Relations and Public Policy at FortisBC and FortisBC is very committed to serving Delta and supporting REACH fits into this priority. Also, I worked in the non-profit sector 20 years ago and I want to re-connect with this important work and help ensure that REACH continues to be successful.