Leslie grew up in Ontario, and moved to B.C. for what was planned to be a short adventure.  Nearly 30 years later, with one adult child and two dogs, she is happy to call East Vancouver her home, and to be part of such a diverse and welcoming community. She has previous Board experience and hopes to bring that expertise to Mount Pleasant Family Centre Society.  MPFCS plays such an important role for families in the community, and those new to the community, by creating connections and support that help parents and children thrive. Leslie has spent the majority of her career in various roles in human resources.  She currently operates her own practice, specializing in helping organizations design and implement people programs.  She loves staying active and can be found running, cycling and walking around the city.

Elizabeth has lived in Vancouver for over 20 years and currently resides in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood. She earned her master’s degree in Accountancy and has over two decades of accounting experience in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.  Elizabeth has spent the last 5 years working in the not for profit sector and is looking to start her own business as a financial coach. 

In her free time, she enjoys the sunshine, reading, practicing yoga, and spending time with the best dog ever, Pugsley.  Elizabeth volunteered throughout the city and is excited to serve her community on the board of MPFCS. 

Haley works primarily with small businesses and arts organizations. She also works part time as a Communications Manager for a non-profit arts organization. Haley began attending the Family Centre Drop-in in 2022 when her daughter was 1. Over the last few years, Haley has benefited greatly from the programs and community the Family Centre provides and she is so grateful top the kind and caring staff at the centre who welcome her and her daughter each week.

As a new board member Haley is looking forward to giving back to MPFCS and assisting in their important work supporting families in such a tender and important time in their lives. Haley is also a Visual Artist and a trained birth doula. She loves to learn, make art, and spend time outside with her family and friends hiking, swimming, sailing, and playing in the garden.

Rachel is a recent graduate of the UBC’s Bachelor + Master of Management Dual Degree Program. She completed her Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Psychology in May 2024 and recently earned her Master of Management from the UBC Sauder School of Business in May 2025.

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She served as a Community Business Project Consultant where she was first introduced to the MPFCS and began contributing to its mission by supporting its fundraising initiatives. She currently works in real estate as an Administrator of Homeowner Care. Although not a resident of the Mount Pleasant community, she is eager to continue giving back and to be a part of an organization that fosters connection, support, and inclusivity for families and community members alike.

Alex is the mother of two young children and works as the Director of Digital Merchandising at Mountain Equipment Company. She and her kids are regular visitors to the Mount Pleasant Family Centre, where Alex deeply appreciates the welcoming environment and sees the value it brings to families. As a board member, she hopes to draw on her four years of non-profit board experience to help the society continue to offer its wonderful programming and meet the evolving needs of the community. In her spare time, Alex enjoys neighbourhood walks with her family and playing sports.