Board of Directors
Bipolar Babe
Andrea enjoys igniting the conversation around mental illness as she has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder for the past seven years. Andrea possesses extensive BC public service experience in project and issues management in the Ministries of Health Services and Social Development. She also has experience as a teacher and University Professor in South Korea where she spent two years healing after her initial diagnosis. Andrea has a passion for charitable activities and has worked for many causes organizing fundraising events. She finds positive outlets and therapy in painting, writing and poetry.
RachelLariviere
Having close friends and family members affected by mental illness, Rachel was touched by Andrea’s invigorating drive to create awareness and dialogue on a subject which many people have misconceptions or would prefer to ignore entirely. After contributing to the highly successful ‘Bipolar Babe’ fundraiser and seeing first-hand how profoundly such events can make a difference in people’s lives, Rachel offered to help create the Bipolar Disorder Society of BC. Rachel has a background in Hospitality Management and currently owns and operates Rivers Relocation; helping individuals integrate into the Victoria community.
GordonHarper
Gordon is a social activist and an advocate for those who struggle with substance use issues. He is Executive Director of the Umbrella Society for Addictions and Mental Health, and has served on many regional committees and initiatives concerned with the interconnected issues of addictions, mental health and homelessness. In 2009, he was honoured by being named ‘Unsung Hero’ in recognition of his tireless work on these concerns.
BipolarTraveller
Robin has worked with organizations focused on Mental
Health, Abuse and Addictions for all of his professional life.
In addition he has worked with countless charities,
international NGO's and Governments. Robin’s particular
skills are in situation assessment, facilitation, strategic
planning and market planning. He was attracted to the
Bipolar Disorder Society because the disorder is so much
misunderstood, and the opportunity for reducing the stigma
of mental illness in students, families and the broader
community is essential.
CaraMoore
Cara is a caring and compassionate person. She was diagnosed with Bipolar ll Disorder in high school, and is familiar with the struggles and stigma associated with the mental illness. Cara has been attending the Teens2twenties support group since February 2011. She currently works part time as a nanny, and is also an attendant at a local recreation center. In the future, she plans to become a registered nurse. In her spare time Cara enjoys sketching, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
DH
Danielle was diagnosed with a mood disorder at a young age and she has always felt passionate to seek ways to bring awareness to the issue. Due to experience in life and work, Danielle is a strong voice for people with mental health issues in the workplace. Having a keen interest in mental illness advocacy, she was passionate from the get-go about the Bipolar Babe project and being an active part of the BDSBC. She applied her talent and expertise to create the very popular Bipolar Babe website. She brings a wealth of technical and media marketing skills to the table and she is actively working to help spread awareness via the vessel of communication most popular with today's youth - digital media.
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