Meet the Team
Andrea
Brumwel
Executive Director
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Andrea has been employed by Seniors Secret Service since September of 2013 and is enjoying working for this small grassroots organization. Andrea has worked in the non-profit sector for the past 25 years. She began her career working for a small charity devoted to women’s issues and spent many years working in both the program side as well as senior administration and fund development. Andrea enjoys traveling; volunteering with animal rescue groups, watching her two sons play lacrosse and of course, being a Secret Santa.
Julia
Hall
President
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Julia has been involved with Seniors Secret Service since February 2016. She joined the Board in February 2020 to help with Fund Development and became President in November 2022. She loves the initiative because of it’s grass roots appeal and “hands on” approach where you are able to see the immediate impact. She has been a lifelong volunteer and believes it is her life’s purpose to give her time and energy to important causes within the community.
When she is not in the warehouse volunteering or doing deliveries, she loves spending time in the “Canadian Rockies” or near the Pacific Ocean.
Dawn
Howard
Secretary
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Dawn has been on the board since 2021. She was introduced to the organization through a company she was working for, that adopted 50 seniors each Christmas. She cares deeply for the many isolated seniors in our communities and believes Seniors Secret Service helps them to feel less alone throughout the year. She has spent many years volunteering and has over 25 years of administrative and accounting experience in the energy industry.
Outside of work Dawn enjoys spending time with her daughter & sister, playing community darts, bowling and baking.
Ryan
Wong
Member at Large
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Nicky
Muir
Director of Operations
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Nicky joined the board in 2019. She brings with her a wide range of experience which includes a strong operational background. She was introduced to the organization through a friend who asked if she wanted to help out at the warehouse one Christmas and has contributed to the organization ever since. She enjoys being part of this organization and being able to help bring “Cheer” to our valued senior community throughout the year.
Alison
Leontaridis
Director of Marketing
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Alison joined the board in June of 2023 after being a volunteer “Santa” for 3 years. She is a legal marketing professional and event expert and is happy to be part of such a great organization.
When she’s not working, Alison teaches yoga and loves to throw a party.
Danielle
Mayhew
Member at Large
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Danielle is the President and CEO of The Patchmaster Limited and has over 20 years of senior leadership experience at large multinational organizations in areas such as: project execution, HR, IT and Supply Chain.
She is passionate about causes supporting underprivileged children and is passionate about advancing female leadership and entrepreneurship.
Terri
Pozniak
Member at Large
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Terri joined the Board in 2014 after being a Secret Santa for many years through one of our corporate sponsors. She brings with her a broad range of corporate experience working in various industries throughout her career. She has served on various community and parent boards and is currently also a contributing member to Optimist International, an organization focused on youth development and enrichment.
Megan
Wilson
Member at Large
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Megan joined the SSS Board in October of 2022 after organizing friend and family adopt a senior initiatives at Christmas for many years. She brings her significant experience of working in Human Resources to support the board and the organization’s many initiatives.
Outside of work she loves to try new local workout classes, playing softball or checking out new restaurants in town.