Board of Directors

Chair

Jody Ross Vassallo

Jody Ross-Vassallo is the founder and Chair of Life Quest Society. With extensive experience in counseling, adult education, coaching and leadership development, she is dedicated to empowering individuals through recovery, personal growth, and lifelong learning. A certified Addiction Counsellor and Professional Coach, Jody brings a collaborative, strengths-based approach to leadership and envisions Life Quest as a bridge connecting education, peer support, and community transformation.

Vice-Chair

Darcy McCarthy-Anderson

Darcy M-Anderson Has worked in the addiction/recovery field for 17 years. With extensive experience in addiction treatment, recovery services, and program leadership. With a strong background in trauma-informed care, crisis management, and team development, Darcy has overseen residential treatment and detox programs, managed unionized teams, and supported accreditation, policy development, and service excellence. Darcy is committed to compassionate, ethical, and effective care that empowers individuals, with a strong passion for believing in others.

Member-at-Large

Anthony Morris

My name is Anthony (Morris) and I currently work in a support position for an addictions treatment centre in the Downtown Eastside.

I have worked in various roles in this community, both professionally and as a volunteer.

I bring this background and my own lived experience to Life Quest Society. I believe strongly in the peer support model; I have seen the positive results in my own life and the lives of many others.

Member-at-Large

Grant Gayman

My name is Grant Gayman. While now retired, my previous experience includes 15 years as a labour and employment lawyer and nearly 20 years in social services in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

I joined the Life Quest Board because I believe strongly, from personal experience, in the power of lived-experience support for individuals addressing issues such as mental health and substance use.

Treasurer

Lynn Matson

As a visionary systems thinker, I have developed well-honed skills in financial management and strategy, consulting and operations, team building and staff mentorship.

Values based, transformational servant leadership is the foundation of my leadership style and focus.

One key element throughout all of my experiences is my capacity to build relationships and to collaborate with multiple stakeholders by fostering trust and by being an exceptional listener and transparent communicator.

Secretary

Laura Miles

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