Ruth has worked with children in Alberta and BC for over 20 years in various capacities, including teaching visual arts in public and private schools, working as a birth and postpartum doula, and supporting new families in their homes. She has four grown children, and a fur baby (dog). In her spare time, Ruth enjoys knitting, hiking in beautiful BC and watching British dramas.

Diane joined the Richmond Family Place team in 2018. She has been an Early Childhood Educator since 2007 working in various roles and capacities in the ECE field. She has known since an early age that she had a passion with working and teaching children and knew this is what she wanted to do. Diane strongly believes that learning should always be fun, and she loves finding new ways to motivate and excite children into loving to learn. When given time and opportunities, children can do amazing things! In her spare time, you can find her crafting, outside gardening, refurbishing or building something, or having movie marathons and game nights with her family.

Valerie joined Richmond Family Place in 2021, after volunteering in the thrift store for several years. She has a background in business and marketing, as well as office administration. Valerie speaks French and English. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and travelling.

Rachel has supported families in Richmond since 2013 through her work at Richmond Family Place. While studying at Simon Fraser University, Rachel completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology. Rachel enjoys travelling, trying new restaurants and spending time outdoors!

Stephy grew up in the southern part of China and received her Bachelor’s degree from the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts. She completed a three-year Early Child Care Education diploma program at Vancouver Community College and got her ECE/IT/SN certificate in 2024. With over four years of experience in teaching and leadership roles at both profit and nonprofit childcare centers, she has gained lots of knowledge in child development, curriculum planning, and providing practical guidance and support to families with young children.

Stephy has a passion for working with children and their families. As a mother of two boys, she enjoys hiking, biking, and camping with them. She is excited to start her new role as a family support worker at Richmond Family Place and looks forward to collaborating with the new team!

Cecilia has a degree in Business Management with a major in Tourism.

Cecilia learned about RFP 18 years ago when she started taking her first daughter to our Play & Learn programs. Shortly after, she started volunteering with RFP for a few years and later on joined RFP’s team as a Parent Support Worker.

Cecilia is passionate about developing connections, serving, orienting, and supporting families in their day to day family life.

Lyka joined Richmond Family Place in 2022 as a practicum student and volunteer as part of her Social Services diploma. She is passionate about building meaningful connections with families and fostering a supportive community. Her key advocacies include child and youth welfare, animal welfare, and promoting cultural competence in social services. In her spare time, Lyka enjoys spending quality time with her family and her dog, Loaffie.

Crazila started working with children and families in 2014. She has lived in Canada since 2005. Crazila’s background is in journalism, covering special needs and social matters. She enjoys writing, reading and walking with her family.

Christine Woodington is the Corporate Accountant at Coal Island Ltd., an Asset Management company.  She is a CPA, CGA, recipient of the CPA BC Distinguished Service award and CPA Member Ambassador award, given in recognition of her service to the profession as a volunteer to the CPA Chapters, Mentor Advisory Board and as a CPA Ambassador.  She is currently the chair of the CPA Richmond South Delta Chapter and speaks at different events around the Lower Mainland sharing tips on networking and financial literacy.

She started bringing her daughter to Richmond Family Place in 2022, attended the Baby Babble program, and met many moms that occasionally meet up to share their stories and advice.

When she is not volunteering or working you can find her singing the anthems at baseball games or teaching a group fitness class as a certified BCRPA Fitness Leader.

Charlotte grew up in Hong Kong and attended high school in Vancouver and Toronto.

After graduating high school in Vancouver, Charlotte decided to pursue a career in hospitality and moved to Switzerland where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management, specializing in Marketing.

Since obtaining her degree, she has worked at luxury hotel properties in Hong Kong, before deciding that her favourite city was Vancouver and relocating back here to start a family.

Since bringing her son to Richmond Family Place and receiving support from the amazing staff and other families, she realized the importance of community programs and how they can help with children’s development and give support to caregivers. She wishes to give back to the Richmond community by bringing her strengths in hospitality to the board of directors.

In her free time, Charlotte loves crafting macramé decorations for any occasion. She also loves going to the beach and the park for picnics with her family and friends.

Clement is a new board member for Richmond Family Place, and he’s excited to join a community he sincerely cares about. As a dad, he knows how important it is for families to feel at home—a belief that drives his own work being a Real Estate Advisor & Property Manager. He’s passionate about helping people find a place they can truly belong, making the process as smooth as possible.

His career, which has included everything from security to hospitality, has taught him that the best way to get things done is by listening and connecting with people. He believes building strong relationships is the key to creating a supportive community, and he’s looking forward to bringing that approach to the board.

When he’s not working, Clement is a big fan of “dad humor,” the kind that makes everyone groan. He also enjoys playing basketball, practicing Muay Thai, and, most importantly, exploring the world with his daughter. He’s honored to be able to give back to an organization that has been so meaningful to his own family.

As a new Richmond resident, Kathy wants to give back to the community that her children will grow up in. She understands the importance of a supportive and nurturing environment for children’s development, and believe Richmond Family Place provides that. She’s also passionate about volunteering and charity work and have volunteered with B.C Cancer Agency, B.C Children’s Hospital, YWCA Metro Vancouver, and ISSofB.C.

Professionally, Kathy is a senior mortgage advisor and marketing manager with a mortgage brokerage in Metro Vancouver and has been in the financial service industry for over 18 years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Political Science with Simon Fraser University.

Originally from Hong Kong and raised in Vancouver, Tiffany is the first university graduate and lawyer in her family. Drawing on that experience, she is honoured to serve with RFP and contribute meaningfully to the community. She firmly believes that every child deserves equal opportunities for growth and fulfilment, and that fostering their potential must begin at the earliest stages of development.

Outside of her professional life, Tiffany can be found on the badminton court, teeing off on the golf course, or discovering the latest hidden-gem restaurants around town.