About Geoff Sing

BCBIA President

Geoff has been working in the field of brain injury for the past 20 years.  Presently, he is the Manager of Brain Injury Services with The Cridge Centre for the Family.  This program includes a continuum of residential programs, community support clients and several employment training programs for survivors of a brain injury.   He served on the steering committee for the Pacific Coast Brain Injury Conference for 15 years.  He was the chairperson for Advocacy Plus – a program that trained survivors to advocate for themselves.  Geoff has a Masters of Administration from the University of Victoria.

As a stereotypical survivor of a brain injury (at 18 years of age he was in a serious car crash that had him in a coma for a number of days; as well, he suffered several concussions in athletic pursuits), the field of brain injury is Geoff’s life and passion.  As an advocate, supporter, or a “whatever it takes” proponent, Geoff’s goal for survivors of a brain injury and their loved ones is your goal – find and develop the best services possible and achieve the best outcomes possible.

About Dana Jardine

BCBIA President

Dana is a Chartered Professional Accountant who qualified in 2019. Dana started her career in audit and tax in 2016, moving on to the non-profit sector in 2020. Dana has since moved on to work for CONNECT Communities, which is a private organization which houses and supports individuals with brain injury and stroke. The organization and its leadership have been an inspiration and encouraged the participation on the board of BCBIA as it’s treasurer.

About Tony Mok

BCBIA Director

In January of 2009 the lives of Tony Mok and his family changed forever when Tony suffered an unexpected stroke.  At the time, he was living a healthy life style, always taking good care of himself by exercising and eating well.

Since Tony’s stroke, Tony and his devoted family have had to adjust to a new way of life. With love and support they discovered ways to step up to the challenges of living with the devastating effects of a brain injury.

One of Tony’s challenges is dealing with post-stroke fatigue, where even simple things like watching TV or talking to his family and friends takes its toll. Tony continues to fight his way through the challenges that he faces on a daily basis. Tony knows that feeling valued and staying productive are key to survival and has chosen to speak up for others that are living with the effects of a brain injury.

Tony lives to advocate for other brain injury survivors and has proven he is a voice for brain injury survivors. Tony Mok was first welcomed to BCBIA as a director of the board in July of 2014.

About Kix Citton

BCBIA Director

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About Bailey Davies

BCBIA Director

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About Robin Bienvenu

BCBIA Director

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About Gary Richardson

BCBIA Director

Gary has a varied work history including banking, logging, running garages and service stations, smelter work, lumber yard, auto wrecking, bookkeeping, construction (road building and site preparation), operations manager of a marketing research firm and psychiatric assistant (five years) at UBC hospital.  His last job was Disability Awards Officer, assessing and granting disability pensions with the Workers Compensation Board, and retired 16 years ago after 25 years of service.  In 1969 he lost his right leg in a motor vehicle accident and uses an artificial leg.  He also obtained a degree in psychology at UBC.

His volunteer history includes working with autistic children, developing a Parent and Tot program at a local community centre and working with various non-profit organizations including the Amputee Coalition of Canada (VP), Amputee Coalition of BC (Peer

Visitor and trainer), and Visitation Director for the Association for Injured Motorcyclists for many years where he developed a resource manual for downed riders and a training program for other Visitation Volunteers.

Gary has worked on an advisory committee with BCBIA and recently assisted with “The Journey Ahead” program.

During his visitation work with downed riders, he noted signs of brain injury in most of them and also noted they were overlooked in most cases with no treatment program being provided.  With some he was able to lobby with ICBC and the medical system to consider the brain injuries to assess and provide treatment.

He has been increasingly interested in brain injury and looks forward to working with BCBIA.

About Bob Coss

BCBIA Director

Bob and his wife moved from Quebec City to Coquitlam in 2006, to support their son, Michael, who had experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as a result of a motor vehicle accident. This life-changing event fueled his unwavering dedication to assisting and championing brain injury survivors, emerging as a central purpose in their retirement years.

Although Bob is retired, he maintains an active lifestyle by frequenting the gym. His unwavering dedication to supporting brain injury survivors is evident through his involvement as a member of the Tri-Cities Brain Injury Support Group. Bob is also actively engaged in a parents’ group advocating for permanent housing with support for brain injury survivors. He volunteers on various committees in his residential complex, underscoring his commitment to community engagement and making a positive impact on the lives of other.

About Linda Sankey

BCBIA Director

Linda Sankey is the Executive Director of the South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society where she has worked for 22 years. In addition, she has two family members who have had Traumatic Brain injuries both who were injured in seperate work place injuries.

Linda has lead her organization to diversifying the scope of supports to including people with unmet housing needs and people who are living with Stroke.  She has led the organization to owning and operating 7 separate, low income housing projects.