Our Team
Our Leadership Team
Ben Quinn – Senior Director
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Ben began his time at Sasamat at the age of six and hasn’t been able to leave since. Starting as a camper, he quickly realized that he is passionate about outdoor recreation and camping. Ben holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and a Diploma in Human Resources Management, and returned to SOC to support operations and human resources. Over the years Ben has worked in almost every position Sasamat has to offer, cultivating a breadth of experience that ranges from leading children through the outdoors to running databases and registration systems. Having worked at Sasamat for over a decade, Ben brings a well-rounded approach into the leadership of Sasamat.
Andrew Dinnin – Summer Camp and Outdoor Education Director
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Andrew loves spending time exploring the natural world, striving to teach through the experiences forged from outdoor adventure. Andrew has a degree in Recreation Management from Acadia University and has spent his professional life working for camps, teaching outdoor education, guiding white water adventure trips, and working as a professional wilderness guide. Having spent almost every summer since the age of ten at summer camp, Andrew values community and the self-discovery that comes from outdoor experiential education. With a diverse background of leadership and program management, Andrew hopes to cultivate transformative experiences for the Sasamat community to carry forward into their lives.
Paige Birtles – Office Manager
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Having begun her journey at Sasamat as a camper, Paige believes that the summer camp experience is truly pivotal in fostering connections and getting children interested in the outdoors. During her past two years at Sasamat, Paige has worked as both an administrative assistant and outdoor education instructor, allowing her to gain an unique perspective into both the hands on and background roles that take place at camp. During her time as the Office Manager at Sasamat, Paige looks forward to using her past experience as a camper and staff to lead with compassion and understanding.
Nadia Martini – Food Services Manager
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Nadia is Sasamat’s long serving Food Services Manager. Having been with the organization for more than fifteen years, Nadia has cultivated the food service program at SOC to become an integral part of every participant’s experience. With a strong Italian heritage, Nadia enjoys her role of nourishing those around her with hearty, healthy and delicious food, taking on the role as host more often than not. As a Red Seal Chef with professional culinary training, Nadia brings a high level of quality to Sasamat’s food experience. Handling everything from hundreds of hungry children, to customized multi-course wedding reception dinners, Nadia’s versatile skillset is enjoyed by thousands of visitors every year.
Kristen Hyodo – Executive Director (on maternity leave)
Kristen is a true believer in the benefits of the summer camp experience and outdoor education, having spent her summers at camp since a young age. She joined Sasamat in 2014 as the Summer Camp and Outdoor Education Director and after spending five years growing programs, people and operations, Kristen moved into the role of Executive Director. She brings with her a wealth of experience and a diverse background in non-profit leadership and camping. Kristen looks forward deepening Sasamat’s community reach, strengthening Sasamat’s resiliency as an organization and positively impacting more lives with the joy of outdoor play.
Our Community Board of Directors
Valder Belgrave - Chair
Valder joined the board in 2000 and became involved with the Sasamat community as a BC Transit Volunteer with the United Way Day of Caring, he has been a proud dock builder since 1998. Valder’s professional background is in marketing and communications.
Moyra Crawford - ANHBC Board of Directors Representative
Moyra joined the board in 2015, and has served at the ANHBC Board of Directors Representatives for SOC since 2016. She became involved with Sasamat through her children, who were both campers, volunteers and employees at Sasamat through their formative years. Moyra’s professional background is in the corporate legal sector.
Rozy Jivraj - Treasurer
Rozy joined the board in 2018, becoming involved with SOC as a teenager participating in the Leadership program. She subsequently worked as a camp counsellor and sent her children to camp as well. Rozy’s background is in the financial field, working as a Chartered Accountant.
Heather Corbett - Member at Large
Heather joined the board in 2021, originally becoming involved with SOC as a participant in the Leadership program. She also worked as the Assistant Director of the day camp program for a summer during university and has sent her two boys to camp for many years. Heather's professional background is in event planning and administration in the non-profit and municipal government sectors.
Sheri Parke – Member at Large
Sheri joined the board in 2004, originally becoming involved with SOC as a Leadership student. Sheri later worked in the SOC office for six and half years, Sheri’s professional background is in neighbourhood house and community service work.
Robert Simons – Member at Large
Robert joined the board in 2017 and was introduced to SOC through fellow community members as a Port Moody resident. Robert is involved with numerous non-profit organizations with a keen interest in community development. Robert’s professional background includes corporate finance, business development and product and marketing management.
Carolyn Courage– Member at Large
Carolyn joined the board in 2022. She became involved with Sasamat through her child who is a current camper. Carolyn has fond memories of attending and working at a summer camp during her childhood and teen years, and would like to support the same experience for others. Carolyn works professionally in Human Resources.
Krystil Koethler– Member at Large
Krystil joined the board in 2023. She was introduced to Sasamat through her children who came as campers. Krystil was introduced to the outdoors as a young camper and was immediately hooked. Over the years she worked in various roles at camps as a counsellor, outdoor educator, and teacher. Her love for connecting others with adventure and nature continues to inspire her work.
