A dedicated Board of Directors representing the Fraser River Basin’s geographic, economic, cultural, and social diversity governs the Fraser River Discovery Centre Society. Our staff, co-op students, seasonal educators, and volunteers bring our mission to life—educating visitors, engaging communities, and driving operations.
2025 Board of Directors
Mark Rizzo, Chair – Director, Marine Canada, Parkland Corporation
Kathleen Higgins, Past Chair – Retired Partner, Young Anderson
Lyle Viereck, Vice Chair – Principal, Viereck Consulting Ltd.
Allen Domaas, Secretary – Nordic Star Services Ltd. & Retired CEO Fraser Port Authority
Brett Pavan, Treasurer – Partner, Loren Nancke Chartered Professional Accountants
Tom Corsie, Director – Retired VP Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
Michael Forrest, Director – President, Forrest Marine Ltd.
Nures Kara, Director
Mandev Mann, Director – Solicitor, City of Vancouver
Todd Martin, Director
Matt Stradiotti, Director – President, North Arm Transportation Ltd.
Andrew Jansen, Director – Director, Corporate Human Resources & Labour Relations, SRY
Staff
Karen Lee, Executive Director
klee@fraserriverdiscovery.org
Petra Maior, Education Programs Manager
pmaior@fraserriverdiscovery.org
Helen Lo, Public Engagement Manager
hlo@fraserriverdiscovery.org
Alexis McGillivray, Programs Assistant
amcgillivray@fraserriverdiscovery.org
Carlo Santos, Interpreter
Calista Tumaru, Interpreter