Amanda Hill | Executive Director
My professional experience is with for-profit businesses supporting seniors, and I have 20 years of operational management experience in that sector. I have had mentors in previous roles and greatly appreciate the feeling of support and empowerment that I gained by having that mentoring relationship. I enjoy working at BBBS as I believe in the mission of enabling youth to realize their full potential through mentorship. The impact we can make together in our community is amazing and I love hearing about the great connections that develop.
In my role, I am responsible for the day-to-day operations and overseeing the actions towards achieving the outcomes of our strategic plan. I work closely with the leadership team and the board of directors to support our collective efforts to achieve these goals. I joined Big Brothers Big Sisters in March 2023 in a leadership capacity. I love being outside, by the water and exploring the beautiful place I am grateful to call home.
Jenny Felix | Manager of Finance
I started my career in the non-profit world over 20 years ago. After completing a BCom degree at UVIC, I was searching for a way to use my skills and education in a meaningful way. I loved to travel and explore – and after many wandering trips in different parts of the world, I found work in the NGO/non-profit sector in Africa. I went on to earn a Masters degree in International Development Studies at Dalhousie. Since then, I’ve worked with several non-profit organizations over the years, both in Canada and internationally, primarily on financial, administrative, and program management.
After having a family, my focus has been closer to home on Vancouver Island. I joined BBBS in 2021 as Manager of Finance. In my role, I work with the leadership team to plan, monitor and guide our financial resources to support our mission and strategic goals; and to prioritize stability, transparency and accountability in all our financial decisions. I feel very fortunate to contribute to BBBS’s meaningful work. As a mom of 2 young people navigating teenage life, our mission hits close to home. I’m continually inspired by the commitment of our team to help kids understand and realize their full potential through mentoring relationships. Outside of work, I love spending time with my family – gardening, hiking and enjoying the outdoor beauty of Vancouver Island.
Kait Burns | Manager of Programs
My connection to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria Capital Region began in early 2020 when I started volunteering in the Go Girls! group mentoring program.
I was finishing up my undergraduate degree and was required to participate in community engagement. My relationship with Big Brothers Big Sisters was reignited that Fall when I was hired to support the Social Enterprise.
As I align so strongly with the mission and vision of the organization, I moved my way through several roles, and presently serve as both the Program Lead for our B You (previously Go Girls!) program, and as the Program Manager, supporting our Service Delivery department as a whole.
Annie Taal | Social Enterprise & Engagement Manager
Hi! I’m Annie, our Social Enterprise and Engagement Manager. I am a lifelong volunteer and am often drawn to causes around girls, women, and our community. I have a degree in Theatre and Women’s Studies and I love to bring that creativity and lens to my work.
I started my professional career in a non-profit and then transitioned into higher education where I worked in administration, fundraising, and event coordination. I’m happy to be back in the non-profit world with Big Brothers Big Sisters and bringing those skills to help our organization thrive.
As a bonus, I have joined our Community Mentoring program as a mentor and it has such a positive effect on me personally and professionally!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria Capital Region recognizes and respects the lands of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Esquimalt and Songhees), Pacheedaht, Scia’new, T’Sou-ke, W̱SÁNEĆ (Malahat, Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum), K’ómoks, Hul’qumi’num and SENĆOŦEN peoples, where we live, work and play.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria Capital Region is committed to sustaining an environment where representation matters, diversity is celebrated, and everyone is welcomed. We believe that each and every individual has limitless potential – this means that all people and their diverse abilities, gender identities and expressions, biological sex identities, 2SLGBTQIA+ identities, races, religions, cultures, and orientations are worthy of support, respect, and empowerment. We honour the diversity and intersectionality of people, families, cultures, traditions, and experiences. We uphold the rights of all our volunteers, youth, families, staff, students, and community to respect, dignity, fairness, caring, equality, self-esteem, and inclusion.
