We are so grateful to all who joined us on June 4th! Together we raised over $82,000 in support of Big Sisters! Many thanks to our incredible panel of female leaders – Anita Huberman, Kathy Kinloch and Tamara Vrooman – as well as Tracey McVicar and Charmaine Crook.
We hope to see you all again in person next year.

ANITA HUBERMAN | CEO, SURREY BOARD OF TRADE
Anita is a highly visible advocate for Surrey businesses at all levels of government with a demonstrated history of evolving, reinvigorating and transforming civic, business & social organization industries.
Anita is a highly visible advocate for Surrey businesses at all levels of government with a demonstrated history of evolving, reinvigorating and transforming civic, business & social organization industries.
KATHY KINLOCH | PRESIDENT, BCIT
Kathy is recognized for leading strategic organizational renewal by empowering people in complex environments and spearheading successful strategic change initiatives in the post-secondary, government and health care sectors.
Kathy is recognized for leading strategic organizational renewal by empowering people in complex environments and spearheading successful strategic change initiatives in the post-secondary, government and health care sectors.
TAMARA VROOMAN | PRESIDENT & CEO, VANCOUVER AIRPORT AUTHORITY
Tamara is a transformational leader with a strong financial background who understands the intrinsic link between a strong and sustainable economy and a healthy community.
Tamara is a transformational leader with a strong financial background who understands the intrinsic link between a strong and sustainable economy and a healthy community.

CHARMAINE CROOKS | EVENT MC
Charmaine Crooks, CM, is a five time Canadian Olympian, entrepreneur and community leader with 20+ years experience as a director on several national and international non-profit, private and public board. She is a president of NGU Consultants, providing strategic advisory and business development services to various sectors including technology, sports, health and major events. She is a current member of the Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland Honourary Advisory Board for over 15 years.
Charmaine Crooks, CM, is a five time Canadian Olympian, entrepreneur and community leader with 20+ years experience as a director on several national and international non-profit, private and public board. She is a president of NGU Consultants, providing strategic advisory and business development services to various sectors including technology, sports, health and major events. She is a current member of the Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland Honourary Advisory Board for over 15 years.
TRACEY MCVICAR | PANEL MODERATOR
Tracey McVicar is a Partner at CAI Capital Partners. Prior to CAI she spent 12 years in investment banking. She serves on multiple boards including Teck the Universal Group. She has been a long-serving member of the Big Sisters Honourary Advisory Board.