The Nelson CARES Society Board of Directors are very pleased to announce that Sarah Magee has joined the Team as the new Executive Director. Sarah  brings over 15 years of experience in government, non-profit management, and community advocacy.

Ron Little, Board Chair said “The first step of our search for an ED was to meet with the senior NCARES staff and get a clear understanding of what they felt would make a good leader. Using this feedback as an important factor in the search parameters, we were able to identify a small group of candidates. It was quite clear to us that Sarah was the person that had the skill set and depth of experience to take on this challenging role.”

As the incoming Executive Director of Nelson CARES, she brings a wealth of expertise in organizational leadership, strategic planning, and program development to support the organization’s mission of creating a more inclusive, equitable, and compassionate community. Consistently focused on pragmatic problem solving, she excels at managing complex challenges with a person-centered, solutions-oriented approach.

A new addition to the Kootenays, Sarah is a registered counsellor and has spent the last year working with Trail FAIR where she focused on crisis intervention. Currently she serves on the board of the Greater Trail Hospice Society, advocating for palliative care in community while supporting people through their journeys of grief and loss.

“This is an exceptional team of hard-working individuals. You can feel how much they care, from advocating for those who are living through intense challenges, to supporting and empowering individuals with diverse abilities and building affordable housing that positions Nelson as a leader in BC in creating inclusive communities. It’s an honour to serve, and I’m excited to hit the ground running,” said Sarah.

As Nelson CARES Society embarks on this next chapter, the Board of Directors is confident that the organization’s staff, clients and funders will be very well served and supported by Sarah Magee in her role as Executive Director and the Board is excited about what this next chapter holds for both Nelson CARES Society and the community they serve.

For more information contact

Sarah Magee, Executive Director, Nelson CARES Society

executivedirector@nelsoncares.ca

Phone extension: 5260