Board of Directors

Kristen has been involved with Destination Imagination since 2011 and has had many roles including team member, team manager, appraiser, improv challenge master, and for the last five years, score room master. Notably, she supported Destination Imagination Canada in setting up the first national virtual tournament in 2021.

Kristen works at Yelp as a data science analyst and is currently completing her masters in business administration for technology management part time at Simon Fraser University. She also has a Bachelor of Science in statistics and computing science from SFU. Her previous work experiences include Statistics Canada, George & Bell Consulting, Electronic Arts, and lululemon. She is also currently serving as a board member for the non-profit startup Haiven which is working on tech products to support victims of intimate partner violence. She is a hackathon enthusiast, bookworm, and musical theater aficionado.

Bella combines strategic financial expertise with a genuine passion for empowering young minds as Treasurer of the DI BC Board. A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with over a decade of experience in financial planning and analysis, she currently serves as Controller at TELUS, where she is passionate about leveraging technology solutions to streamline financial processes and automate repetitive tasks, unlocking time for high-impact strategic initiatives.

Her commitment to DI is deeply personal. What began as watching her son Eddie and his friends discover inspiration and pure joy at DI tournaments evolved into a mission to expand these transformative opportunities for countless other children. Her decision to join the board was driven by witnessing firsthand how DI nurtures creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking skills that shape confident and innovative future leaders.

Outside of her professional life, she is a dedicated community advocate who believes in creating safe, dynamic environments where children can flourish. She enjoys exploring the outdoors with her family, whether carving down snowy slopes, conquering hiking trails, cycling through scenic routes, or discovering new destinations around the world.

With over a decade with DI, Hannah started her journey as a participant in the Improvisational Challenge for three years and, since 2019 is the Improvisational Challenge Master for British Columbia. During that time she earned her degree in Communications from Simon Fraser University in 2018. Since then Hannah has worked in marketing and creative for globally recognized yet locally fostered brands such as Mission Hill Family Estate Winery and The Magnolia Hotel & Spa. Hannah has now joined Tourism Richmond in 2023 with a focus on Marketing, Public Relations, and Regenerative Tourism for the city.

Angela has a diverse 20+ year career journey multi-faceted business operations experience in business & industry and the non-profit sector.   As an experienced senior leader Angela loves building partnerships and community connections within our aging population and to better collaborate in community driven projects.

Angela is currently working on the Future of Aging team at SE Health, Canada’s largest non-profit community healthcare provider. Angela leads two streams on the Future of Aging social impact team-the Innovation Studio and Combatting Ageism.   Angela is a healthy aging & gerontology devotee with a passion for technology & innovation. As a people person her education is rooted in psychology and management   Angela is currently the Ambassador for Aging2.com in Vancouver and in addition to sitting on the BCOMA board.

As a BC native, Angela spends time with her family and golden lab Ritchie in nature enjoying the mountains and the ocean. She loves to travel, cook and garden.  

Charlotte Anthony is a teacher at West Point Grey Academy. She received her honors B.A. from McMaster University, B Ed from Queens University and M .Ed from Framingham State University. She teaches with a focus in STEM and first became involved with DI in 2001. Impressed with the interdisciplinary and student centred approach, she has continued her involvement as a Team Manager, school coordinator, regional and provincial appraiser and member of the Board of Directors.

Tom Norman is the owner of KAPOW Creative, a graphic design company based in Vancouver, BC Canada. Tom and KAPOW Creative specialize in partnering with non-profits and organizations that are socially or environmentally focused. He has been designing since 1999 and worked in three design studios before starting KAPOW Creative in 2007. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) from the University of Guelph, a 4-Year Fine Art diploma from the Ontario College of Art and Design and a Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing Diploma (Hons.) from Burnaby College. Tom lives with his family in Vancouver, British Columbia and enjoys the outdoors, hockey, creating music and creative writing.

Krystal Bernhardt has always held a passion for non-profit and pro-bono work and has volunteered with several local and international organizations. She has previously authored a Court Watch Report with Pro-bono Students Canada and the BC Society of Transition Houses that considered methods for increasing access to justice for women and marginalized populations in British Columbia. She first became involved with Destination Imagination in 2015 and has volunteered as an appraiser and challenge master at regional and provincial tournaments.

Professionally, Krystal is Manager of Regulatory and Legal affairs at One-Eighty Consulting Group in Vancouver, BC. Krystal obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of British Columbia along with a certificate of specialization in environmental and natural resource law. She advises clients regarding all aspects of provincial and federal environmental assessment processes and consultation with Indigenous groups.

Trish is the District Gifted Facilitator in the North Vancouver School District. She holds a Masters in Special Education with a focus in High Ability from UBC. She has worked with gifted students for more than 25 years in independent schools and in the public system. She has coached many Destination Imagination teams to provincial championships and one of her teams won first place for their Instant Challenge competition at the Global Finals in Tennessee. Trish continues to volunteer with DI as an appraiser at regional and provincial tournaments. She is excited to continue to give back to an incredible organization that has inspired so many of her students along their educational journey.

Trish is also the President of the Specialist Association of Gifted Educators in BC (SAGE-BC), an organization that supports teachers in extending and enriching students’ learning experiences. When she is not teaching, she enjoys spending time with her two teenagers, hiking, mountain biking, and doing yoga.

Susan is a seasoned Procurement Leader at Best Buy with 15 years of experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management across regional and national operations. She specializes in leading complex procurement initiatives that drive efficiency, create value, and build strong partnerships.

Known for her collaborative leadership, Susan’s approach is rooted in integrity, transparency, and a strong commitment to teamwork.

Susan is passionate about driving positive community impact and focusing on operational excellence supporting Destination Imagination’s mission and values. She is committed to enabling youth development and innovation, drawing daily inspiration from her personal future leaders – her two daughters. Susan is eager to contribute her experience and dedication to advancing opportunities for the next generation.

Bobby is a principal in the Surrey School District and has been involved with Destination Imagination for almost three decades. He has led sessions about

Destination Imagination in multiple schools and managed teams in high school and elementary, including taking teams to the Global Finals Tournament.

Bobby was also the Fraser Valley Regional Director for D.I. at one point in his journey.

He is currently involved in advocating for inclusiveness for all and helped start the Adapted Soccer program for Surrey FC.