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BCPTA Committees

We are always interested in new (and old) members getting involved in the various committees.

If you are interested, here is a current role that is available:

  • Event Coordinator
  • Credentialing Chair
  • Credentialing Renewal Reviewer
  • Corresponding Secretary – Board Role
  • Tech-Support for In-Person Events

Committee members are the “cogs” that turn the BCPTA wheel! Read on to find out more about the committees and what they entail.

Education Committee

  • Naomi Ballantyne (Director)
  • Carly Watson (Education Co-Chair)
  • Krystle Sivorot (Marketing Coordinator)
  • Lianne Naguiat (Vendor Coordinator)
  • Mojdeh Rameshni (Play Café Coordinator)
  • Dallas Shirley (Online Learning Coordinator)
  •  (Events Coordinator)

The Education Committee is a vital part of the BCPTA and is responsible for organizing and facilitating professional development through workshops, lectures and other events. Members of this very active committee:

  • Propose and research appropriate workshop topics
  • Find speakers
  • Book venues
  • Advertise
  • Set up any catering
  • Gather needed materials
  • Coordinate workshops
  • Coordinate Play Cafés
  • Building on the eLearning Library

Anti-Racism/Inclusion Committee

  • (Fatima) Natascha Lawrence
  • Kaela Blahey
  • Kiilea Saunders Mason
  • Diane Larsson Nehru

Membership Committee

Michelle Kwapis (Director)

The Membership Committee is responsible for:

  • Updating the membership database
  • Processing all membership applications and providing certificates
  • Overseeing the online private practice directory
  • Providing email support for membership inquiries
  • Collecting fees and providing receipts for manual registrations

Communication Committee

Charlotte King-Harris (Director)

The Communication Committee is responsible for:

  • Coordinating advertising
  • Updating and managing BCPTA’s social media accounts
  • Imprints of Play, BCPTA’s e-newsletter

Credentialing Committee

  • Johanna Simmons (Chair)
  • Monica Bhatara (CE renewal accountability)
  • Charlotte King-Harris (BCRPT application reviewer)
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PO Box 19009 4th Ave
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V6K 4R8

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