Vancouver, Coast & Mountains (VCM) regional representatives work collaboratively with partners throughout the region, to connect industry to various programs available through Destination BC.
Karen TunkaraDirector of Indigenous & Regional Partnerships
Areas of focus: Leadership of VCM team and VCM strategic planning, regional partnerships, ITBC partnership, and lead the development and evolution of Destination BC’s commitments and actions towards lasting and meaningful reconciliation.
Karen TunkaraDirector of Indigenous & Regional Partnerships
Areas of focus: Leadership of VCM team and VCM strategic planning, regional partnerships, ITBC partnership, and lead the development and evolution of Destination BC’s commitments and actions towards lasting and meaningful reconciliation.
Areas of focus: VCM strategic planning, VCM region management, operational leadership of VCM team, VCM Destination Development Strategy, Destination Development Strategy implementation—Metro Vancouver, emergency management.
Areas of focus: VCM strategic planning, VCM region management, operational leadership of VCM team, VCM Destination Development Strategy, Destination Development Strategy implementation—Metro Vancouver, emergency management.
Josie HeisigSenior Program Advisor, Vancouver, Coast & Mountains
Areas of focus: industry development, accessibility, communications, social media and content development, Destination Development Strategy implementation—Sea to Sky.
Josie HeisigSenior Program Advisor, Vancouver, Coast & Mountains
Areas of focus: industry development, accessibility, communications, social media and content development, Destination Development Strategy implementation—Sea to Sky.
Yvonne ChowSenior Program Advisor, Vancouver, Coast & Mountains
Areas of focus: Iconics Destination Development, Destination Management Sub Committees, Destination Development Strategy implementation— Fraser Valley.
Yvonne ChowSenior Program Advisor, Vancouver, Coast & Mountains
Areas of focus: Iconics Destination Development, Destination Management Sub Committees, Destination Development Strategy implementation— Fraser Valley.
Darnell Stager is an Urban Indigenous man, born and raised in Vancouver. He proudly identifies as Ts'msyen from Kitsumkalum and S'tat'imc from Lil'Wat First Nation. Darnell is committed to promoting and sharing Indigenous culture with others and believes a vibrant experience awaits every curious visitor.
Darnell Stager is an Urban Indigenous man, born and raised in Vancouver. He proudly identifies as Ts'msyen from Kitsumkalum and S'tat'imc from Lil'Wat First Nation. Darnell is committed to promoting and sharing Indigenous culture with others and believes a vibrant experience awaits every curious visitor.
Areas of Focus: Provides HR support, guidance, and advice to VCM’s Tourism & Hospitality businesses by offering tools, resources, and consulting services to elevate employers’ HR practices.
Areas of Focus: Provides HR support, guidance, and advice to VCM’s Tourism & Hospitality businesses by offering tools, resources, and consulting services to elevate employers’ HR practices.
