An annually elected Board of Directors guides CPF BC & Yukon’s vision and advocacy strategies. Our directors come from all walks of life – accountants, educators, entertainers, former politicians and more – but share common values: fostering and expanding a rich environment for French language learning in B.C. and Yukon schools. Our Board of Directors meets throughout the year to craft policy and respond to emerging advocacy needs in communities.
CPF BC & Yukon staff follow through on the wishes of the Board of Directors and membership to coordinate our keystone events and facilitate the day-to-day needs of our organization. Scroll down on this page to meet our Board team!
Meet our Board of Directors
President | Nancy Taylor
Nancy Taylor is a CPF BC & Yukon veteran. She joined the Saanich Chapter in the late 1990s, when her son entered Early French Immersion Kindergarten. A few years later, she was hired by the BC & Yukon Branch office where she advocated for strong French second language programs for over five years. Nancy has a background with non-profits and advocacy, and assumed the role of Branch president at the 2019-2020 AGM.
Email: president@cpf.bc.ca
Vice President | Lucie Ferrari
Lucie Ferrari was born and grew up in France. Now, she considers herself a Canadian. As a French teacher who is passionate about public education, she is extremely aware of the successes and challenges of the French immersion and Francophone programs in B.C., and is aware of how hard it can be to find Francophone connections outside of Vancouver. She believes that any family and child in B.C. who desires or dreams to learn in French should have access to French immersion or Francophone education, no matter where they live in the province.
Email: vp@cpf.bc.ca
Treasurer | Dylan Trerice
Dylan Trerice is from southern Vancouver Island and is the product of the Core French program. Currently a French Immersion teacher with the Greater Victoria School District, he holds Undergraduate and Graduate degrees in both French language, literature, and culture, as well as second language acquisition and teaching. Specializing in French second language pedagogies and the linguistic descriptions for the teaching of French, Dylan is committed to working with diverse language learners as they continue their path to proficiency in Canada’s other official language.
Email: treasurer@cpf.bc.ca
Director | Patti Holm
Patti Holm has been a CPF member since 1995, when her first child began French immersion Kindergarten. She taught in French programs during her 35-year career as a teacher, languages coordinator and school administrator. Patti served in various roles, including president, on the CPF BC & Yukon board from 2010 to 2017, and rejoined the board by appointment in January 2021.
Email: director@cpf.bc.ca
Join our Board!
If you value French as an integral part of Canada and if you are dedicated to providing opportunities for young Canadians to learn and use French, we need you!
Canadian Parents for French BC & Yukon Branch is seeking interested and committed CPF members to join our Branch Board of Directors. The annual nominations process aims to include Board members reflective of the diversity in BC and the Yukon and recruit Board members who can bring specific skills to the Board including accounting, human resources, management, strategic planning, law and more. Directors are elected for two-year terms and are responsible for supporting the organization’s strategic goals and objectives. Board Director positions are volunteer positions and travel is required. Reasonable travel and meal expenses are reimbursed. The Board of Directors meets in person at least four times a year; other meetings occur by teleconference.
You may nominate yourself or someone you know, with their permission. All candidates may apply by filling out the Board Nomination Form below. Nomination deadline is May 15, annually.
If you have questions about Board responsibilities or the nominations process, please contact the CPF BC & Yukon president at president@cpf.bc.ca.