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:

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)

BCPTA Committees