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.

With over two decades of experience at Best Buy Canada, Parveen currently works as the Assistant Controller bringing leadership skills in financial planning, compliance, and operations to the team. She currently leads a team of 21 associates, actively fostering a resilient and collaborative group that resonates with the creative and innovative mindset sought by Destination Imagination.

As a Chartered Professional Accountant for over 15 years, Parveen also holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from BCIT. Eager to contribute financial expertise as Treasurer, aligning with the organization’s mission and goals, she is enthusiastic about participating in policy-making, planning, and goal-setting activities, while embracing the legal and ethical accountability integral to board membership.

Most importantly she is a dedicated mother of two young children on an incredible journey witnessing the daily wonders of their growth and discovery. Inspired by a desire to channel creative energy, she is eager to bring her financial expertise to Destination Imagination as Treasurer, contributing to the exciting and engaging global organization.

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.

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.

Kahir Lalji is a seasoned leader working in the Non-Profit and Civil Service sector for the last 12 years. Kahir has extensive experience serving under-represented and under-privileged populations and works based on the principles of Community Development. With years of Non-profit experience under his belt, Kahir currently works as the Provincial Director of Population Health with United Way of the Lower Mainland. Kahir was the Affiliate Growth Director for Destination Imagination British Columbia for over 2 years and served as a board member for an additional 2 years before being elected President of the Board in April 2019.