Cindy Poppy, President [top]

Cindy is a local realtor in the White Rock - South Surrey area since the 1990's.

Venturing into all avenues of Real Estate, from marketing to senior and single housing projects, and working with buyers and sellers throughout the lower mainland, she has experienced notable success as evident in most of her clients becoming her friends.

Studying both in Montreal and Vancouver, she obtained a degree in Business Management and then a Real Estate License. As a result of being conscientious in her work ethics, Cindy experienced many excellent employment opportunities, primarily in the Human Resource and Marketing fields.

Cindy and her 15 year old daughter enjoy an active life in the Greater Vancouver area.

Tony Sandhu, Vice President [top]

I work as a Business Development Manager for Community Savings Credit Union. I've been with the credit union for 3 years and in banking for 16 years.

Ever since we moved to Canada in 1980 my family and I have always resided in Surrey. I volunteer with the Surrey Board of Trade and the Surrey Hospice. I believe that you should give back to your community and feel blessed to be able to help at Surrey Hospice. I am a big believer in what the Hospice provides and work hard to ensure that we can provide quality care to all that need it.

Marjorie Walters, Treasurer [top]

Marjorie is an accountant, now in her 17th year with Manning Elliott, Chartered Accountants. She has a Business Certificate from Kwantlen University College and is a Simply Accounting Certified Consultant.

She admires the work of the Surrey Hospice Society and volunteers, and has been involved in volunteer work for the White Rock Millennium Rotary Club. Having lived in Surrey for most of her life, she now resides in White Rock with her husband, Jeff, and their three cats.

Dr. Ed Kostashuk, Secretary [top]

A graduate of Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, Ed did his Oncology training at the BC Cancer Agency, the Hospital for Sick Children and the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto.

His involvement with the Surrey Community dates to 1993 with his appointment as the Director and VP Regional Services for the new Fraser Valley Cancer Centre which opened in 1995. Though semi-retired, he continues to do contract work in Palliative Radiation Oncology at the Cancer Centre here in Surrey.

Ed has previous experience in Medical – Health Care Administration as well as a board member in the not-for-profit sector.

Denise Seder, Director, Chair of the Development Committee [top]

Denise is a dynamic addition to our Board of Directors, bringing a wealth of experience to her position. Denise was the controller of a large lumber operation for 18 years before switching gears 12 years ago to pursue her passion for interior design.

Denise has previously been involved in fund-raising events for the Princess Margaret Foundation and the BC Children's Hospital. Denise joined Surrey Hospice Society in 2009, as a way to give back to the community that she holds dear. She is looking forward to working with the Development Committee and assisting with fund-raising projects.

When Denise has free time she loves to spend it with her husband, family and friends, and loves to travel.

Mary-Jane Wilson, Director [top]

Her PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES/MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS are as follows:

- Member of the Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch (CBABC), Real Property Section, Wills and Trusts Section, Women Lawyer Forum

- Member of the Real Estate Lawyers and Notaries Association (RELAN)

- Member of the Surrey Bar Association

- Member of the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club

- Member of the Law Society of BC

- Member of the Canadian Parents for French

- Past Director of the Surrey Foundation

- Past director of the Surrey Board of Trade

- Past President of the Fraser Valley Estate Planning Council

When Mary-Jane is not working, she enjoys skiing, sailing and travelling with her husband and teenaged children.

Justin K. Schultz, Director [top]

Justin Schultz is a licensed Funeral Director currently serving as the Managing Director of Valley View Funeral Home in Surrey. Originally from Vancouver Island, he has enjoyed a rewarding 17 year career in funeral service and has recently completed a 2 year term as President of the Funeral Service Association of BC. In addition, he holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Royal Roads University. Justin looks forward to a renewed focus on community and service to the Surrey Hospice Society in his upcoming term

on the board of directors.

Justin lives in Cloverdale and has been actively coaching mini soccer over the past 2 years. Justin has an 8 year old son and a 5 year old daughter.

Mary Martin, Honorary Director, Councillor, City of Surrey [top]

I believe that relevant and accessible community services are integral to building and sustaining a thriving City and I continue to make furthering those services a focus. The City of Surrey has a role to play in improving the health of our residents through education, physical fitness and social networking opportunities, while advocating the provincial health authorities for services that are in line with the City’s needs.

My vision is that every resident has the right to belong, and that all are welcome. I believe it is through understanding our differences that we can see our commonalities.

I am proud to have been elected to Council in 2005 and to make the City of Surrey the example that other municipalities look to. As a resident of this City for the past 20 years, I feel blessed to live in such a beautiful and dynamic place and as a City Councillor I am honored to serve its residents.