Staff Bios

Shams Alibhai

Executive Director
shams@bccic.ca

Shams joined BCCIC in 2007. Shams has been working with non-governmental organizations for close to twenty years. Prior to joining BCCIC, she was the Coordinator for the Centre for the Comparative Study of Muslim Societies and Cultures at Simon Fraser University. She has spent considerable time internationally, most recently in Central Asia with the Aga Khan Development Network. Shams is really enjoying her work with BCCIC and exploring the different communities throughout the province and learning about the many different civil society partners. She is excited about the upcoming winter season and looking forward to cross country and downhill skiing this winter.

Darlene Gage

Program Officer
darlene@bccic.ca
Darlene Gage joined BCCIC as our new Program Officer at the end of 2009, straight from a two year stint as an Organizational Development Advisor in Uganda, Africa. Darlene's background includes several years at the Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), working with students to mentor them as activists and community organizers. She is a trained counselor and mediator, and she was also the Executive Director of a community economic development organization on Hornby Island, where she learned first hand the joys and challenges of working and living in a small, rural community in BC. She has been involved in social change movements for over 20 years, working as a volunteer, Board member and staff member for many organizations and movements.

Nicole Kindred

Administrative Coordinator
info@bccic.ca

Nicole joined BCCIC in March 2009. Nicole moved to British Columbia from Australia in September of 2007. Nicole brings both professional and volunteer experience with expertise in environmental consultancy and social advocacy. She also coordinates Oxfam’s Advocacy and Outreach Campaign. Nicole holds a BA in International Relations from Boston University and a Master of International Development and Environmental Analysis from Monash University. In her free time Nicole enjoys exploring the city, taking pictures, snowboarding and planning new adventures.