Faroe Des Roches

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• Position: Treasurer
• Bio:

  Faroe was raised on coastal BC's sea, air and rain; the environment encouraged her amphibious tendencies. She took her first sea kayak instructor course in 2004, and her passion and profession have been enmeshed ever since.

  Faroe is a Paddle Canada Level 2 Instructor, Level 1 Instructor Trainer, Level 4 Skills, and a SKGABC Level 3 Guide and Guide Trainer. She is also a sea kayak Course Leader with NOLS, a Leave No Trace Master Educator, and a Registered Examiner for Maritime Radio. Faroe was a member of the Pipedreams Project paddling team and co-director and co-producer of the award winning short film of the same name.

Become a Board Member

Would you like to gain experience in nonprofit governance, and give back to a meaningful community?  Help the Alliance be better than ever by joining the SKGABC Board. We are 8 members + the Executive Director who: 

• Meet monthly from September through May (virtually or in person, according to ability).
• Take on a project or two of their choice throughout the year, such as planning a SKGABC Exchange, researching a project, or organizing a pro-deal.
• Share information about current events and other communities (like Parks, government, and postsecondary institutions -- a great way to gain experience in this area).
• Work collaboratively to uphold the Alliance mission and governance and make it a valuable resource for our members.