Christine Kutzner, Director 

Christine has worked in the field of child, youth and family therapy for 30 years working for Vancouver Coastal Health and in private practice.  Christine has led many groups for parents in attachment theory, ADHD and dealing with Strong-willed children.  Her work on a mental health team in East Vancouver is where she continues to work collaboratively with schools, the Ministry of Child and Family Development, and other non-profit organizations.   Christine is passionate about supporting parents and welcomes the opportunity to support more children and youth through the A O K project.

Andrea Falco, Director of Community Engagement

Andrea is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Art Therapist and Yoga Teacher with a passion for supporting mental health in the community. Her journey started 15 years ago making summer camp programs accessible to kids with diverse needs and grew when she completed her Masters in Education. Since then she has experience working as a Behavioural Interventionist, School Counsellor and Mental Health Clinician. On her free time you can find her indulging in a creative project, walking the seawall with her pup or at a local fitness centre. Kindness, creativity and connection are strong personal and professional values. She is thrilled to be part of the AOK project as a Director of Community Engagement to develop creative ways to build community, spread awareness of this impactful cause, and be part of the circle of kindness. 

Barry Garfield, Director

Barry brings a vast range of both business and non-profit experience spanning over 30 years. His personal interest in computer programming and formal education in Operations Management (BCIT) paved the way to a career analyzing and creating cost efficient business systems, marketing database analysis and programming, and Windows Server network design and system component repair.

While his children participated in baseball and minor hockey, Barry contributed 12 years at the team level volunteering in coaching, team management, and as team safety officer. At the association level he served 8 years on the board of directors for the Vancouver Female Ice Hockey Association in roles of Vice President, Ice Scheduler, and Director of Managers. 

Barry looks forward to helping grow ‘Acts of Kindness for Mental Health Foundation’ into a beneficial resource assisting children and youth in their recovery.

Corbin Pawer, Director 

Corbin has over six years of experience in Financial Services and Accounting, and is nearing completion of his CPA designation. He completed his BA (English Literature) and Diploma In Accounting from The University of British Columbia in 2017 and 2019 respectively. He currently works at TELUS as a Strategy Manager. Corbin is a lifelong musician with a focus in songwriting and music production. He is excited to apply his creative and professional passions to The AOK Project in order to make a positive impact on the community. 

Rachel Gershman, Director of Social Media

Rachel is a dynamic and driven individual with expertise in marketing and social media. Rachel graduated from Western University with a degree in Business Management, specializing in Consumer Behaviour. The combination of her education and staying up to date with the latest trends is an asset to The AOK Project. She is passionate about making a positive impact in her community and this is a driving force behind her work. With her knowledge, experience, and dedication, Rachel will continue to contribute to the overall success and impact of The AOK Project.