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Executive Director

Marni Abbott, PLY
(604) 333-3530

Technical Director
Junior Development

Adam Frost

Program Coordinator/Coach
Women & Girls Development

Mahsa Hosseini

Let's Play Director
Physical Literacy Coach

Nadine Barbisan
(604) 333-3532

Program Coach

Tara Llanes, PLY

Administration Manager

Makiko Harada
(604) 333- 3530

Special Project Manager

Carrie Linegar

Director of Finance

Jodie Appell

Program Coordinator
School & Community

Amy McKernan
(604) 333-3530

Communication

Jessica Kruger

Address
BC Wheelchair Basketball Society
780 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver BC V6P 5Y7

Phone: (604) 333-3530
Fax: 604-326-1229
Email: info@bcwbs.ca

If you would like to contact a BCWBS Board Member, please contact BCWBS directly.

Chair of the Board

Bo Hedges began playing wheelchair basketball in 1995 by starting a team in Fort St. John. Bo moved to Prince George in 1998 to further his education at the University of Northern BC (UNBC) and continued playing there with the PG Titans, making the senior men’s provincial team in 1999. He participated on the National Junior men’s team in 1997 and 2001, received his Business Marketing Degree from UNBC in 2004, and then moved to Vancouver in 2006 seeking a better training setting.

The move proved fruitful, as he made the senior national team in 2007, and was a silver medallist in the 2008 Beijing Paralympics and a gold medallist at the 2012 London Paralympics. In preparation for the 2012 London Paralympics, Bo moved to Alabama to complete a Masters degree in Sport Management while training and playing with the Crimson Tide. Bo recently moved back to British Columbia from Toronto. He is living back in northern BC and is playing in the BC league as well as still on the Canadian National team.

Vice Chair

Bryan has been a leader both on the court and as a volunteer in the BCWBS community for many years. Thanks to his dedication, he has progressed from a recreational athlete to a high-performance athlete who participates in numerous events, high performance camps, Division 1 leagues and the BC-CWBL team.

His leadership style and his friendly demeanour have not gone unnoticed, and his commitment to the Okanagan Thunder has been instrumental in keeping wheelchair basketball alive in Kelowna. For his willingness to lead and grow the game of wheelchair basketball, and his dedication as a BCWBS athlete, Bryan is reminiscent of our good friend MJ, which made him an excellent recipient of the 2013 MJ Boudreault True Sport Award.

Treasurer

Navraj Dosanjh is a Vancouver-based CPA and finance executive who brings more than two decades of experience in financial leadership, governance, and strategic planning. His career has focused on helping organizations build clarity, sustainability, and strong financial systems that support their long-term success.

Navraj joined the BCWBS Board after seeing firsthand the positive impact inclusive sport can have on individuals, families, and community. As Treasurer, he is committed to ensuring responsible financial oversight and supporting the continued growth of programs across the province.

Director at Large

BCWBS has played a huge part in the MacEachern family’s lives since their son Keaton attended a Chilliwack Cheetahs practice and never looked back! Kevin and his wife Cathy went with him when Keaton was selected as a member of Team BC for the 2022 Junior National Championships in PEI, where they took home the Gold Medal and to Bogota, Columbia and Sao Paulo, Brazil when Keaton was a member of U23 Team Canada in 2025.

Kevin has spent the last few years sharpening his coaching skills as Head Coach of the Fraser Valley Hawks and as an Assistant Coach with TeamBC Jr and Sr teams. Kevin has spent the last 28 years working for the Federal Government with the Correctional Service of Canada. Working at 5 different Federal Institutions, from Maximum security to Minimum security and the Regional Psychiatric Center. He’s been a Correctional Manager since 2010. He was a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) for 8years and the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team for 2 years.  

A strong supporter of mental health advocacy and building resiliency through sport, counselling, or whatever works for you. Papa to Easton, Eleni, Thora and Indie, and dog father to Enzo and Danny.

Director at Large

Bryna joined the Board in 2016. She is a member of JW Sporta: Health, Physical Activity and Sport Education Consultants, responsible for the initial development, implementation and management of Action Schools! BC (2004-2015) and the Premier's Sport Awards Program (p.s.a.p.) (1985-2015).

She is involved with numerous endeavours promoting physical activity and sport at a grassroots level and has served on numerous committees. Accomplishments include: past Chair of the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity; past Chair and current Honorary Board Member of Promotion Plus; current member of viaSport's Girls and Women Advisory Group; current member of th eBe the Change Advisory Council; past Board Member of Sport BC; and current Board Member of BC Recreation and Parks Association and Motivate Canada. Bryna was a member of the Expert Panel of the Formative Evaluation of the Canadian Sport Policy (2012) and the Thematic Review of Physical Literacy and LTAD. Bryna was a member of the National Advisory Committee - Children and Youth and Physical Activity Guide, Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology and the National Roundtable Children and Youth and Physical Activity and a Sessional Instructor at UBC.

Director at Large
Gavin Dhanoi

Gavin Dhanoi is a Registered Nurse with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing and experienced Medical Equipment Consultant specializing in complex rehab solutions for individuals with mobility and accessibility needs across British Columbia. With a strong clinical foundation and extensive experience supporting clients through acute care, rehabilitation, and community settings, Gavin brings a unique blend of healthcare expertise, innovation, and client advocacy to the BCWBS Board. 

As a Regional Sales Manager at HME, Gavin leads teams that support complex rehab, seating, and mobility programs throughout the province. His work focuses on improving access to appropriate equipment, strengthening partnerships with therapists and community organizations, and enhancing quality of life for individuals living with physical disabilities. 

Gavin is passionate about advancing adaptive sport, fostering inclusive opportunities, and supporting the long term growth of wheelchair basketball in BC. He is committed to using his clinical insight, industry knowledge, and community leadership to help expand the reach and impact of BC Wheelchair Basketball’s programs across the province.

Director at Large

Mark is a resident of Vancouver, Ohio-native and former NCAA athlete with a passion for technology, basketball and brand. Currently the CEO at Victory Creative Group, a global brand & sports marketing agency, Mark is the former Nike Brand Director (Portland, OR) and leads some of BC's grassroots basketball organizations including VancouverBasketball.com, The Vancouver Basketball Academy™, The Vancouver Metro Basketball League and The Vancouver Basketball Foundation™.

With a passion for inclusion in sport, digital and technology, he is the founder of TEDxVancouver & TEDxPortland and was named to Vancouver's Top 40 under 40 list in 2018.

Director at Large
Lawrence Sandford

BCWBS has been a huge part of his family’s life since their son Lachlan Sandford began playing basketball through a let's play, try it event. Seeing the impact this organization has had on Lachlan's confidence, and overall happiness is something very inspiring and much appreciated to Lawrence.

Lawrence is a firefighter and acting captain for the District of Mission. Collaboration, planning, advocacy and minute-taking are among his many skills.

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