Staff Profiles

Valerie Alekson

Loans Administration

Valerie joined Community Futures Boundary in November 2014. Currently working in the business loans department, she enjoys being part of the team that helps clients attain their business goals.
Valerie is multi-faceted, and is also trained in the Work BC program as a Resource Centre Advisor & Customized Employment Specialist. She is certified in Job Development, Customized Employment Level 1 & Level 2, Understanding Addictions, Mental Health First Aid, ASIST, and Solution-Focused Strategies and is trained as a Job Coach.

Contact: 250 442 2722 ext 255 | valerie@boundarycf.com

Andrea Zibin

Case Manager

Andrea joined Community Futures Boundary in 2000 and since then, has worked with numerous programs; including the Job Wave Program, Ministry of Income Assistance – Road Ahead Program, Self-Employment Programs, Wage Subsidies, Job Creation Partnerships, Opportunities Fund Programs, and Employment Insurance programs, like negotiated training supports. Currently she is a Case Manager and facilitates various Employment workshops and the Boundary Interagency Group Meetings. She holds a Career Facilitator Certificate, Job Developer Certification and is a Certified Career Development Practitioner through the Career Management Association of B.C.

Contact: 250 442 2722 ext 227 | andrea@boundarycf.com

Lena Holmes

Case Manager

Lena has worked with Community Futures Boundary since 2014, and has worked as a Case Manager with the WorkBC program since 2017. Her passion for working with people is what has positioned her for success in this role. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care, is a Certified Career Development Practitioner, and has over 10 years of experience working/volunteering in the Human Services field. Lena loves her animals, and spends most of her spare time spoiling them.

Contact: 250 442 2722 ext 232 | lena@boundarycf.com

Eliza Flanagan

Operations Support

Eliza supports WorkBC Operations to ensure efficient systems continue to provide effective services to our community.

Contact: 250 442 2722 ext 226 | eliza@boundarycf.com

Lori Wakefield

Financial Administrator

Lori commenced employment with Community Futures Boundary in 2009, and brings over 18 years of expertise in the accounting profession. In her role as Financial Administrator, Lori manages multiple government funded contracts and performs all accounting and payroll functions for the organization.

Contact: 250 442 2722 ext 228 | lori@boundarycf.com