Terri Gibson, RPh
Terri Anne Gibson is a community pharmacist, multi-pharmacy owner, and dedicated pharmacy professional located in the Fraser Valley. She graduated from the University of Victoria (BA, Psychology and Applied Ethics, 2012) and the University of Saskatchewan (BScPharm, 2017), and began her career in Alberta, where she was grateful to practice to the fullest scope of pharmacist care with her Additional Prescribing Authorization Certification. Terri operates two pharmacies in Maple Ridge and Abbotsford, known for their strong team culture and for delivering high-quality, compassionate care in a busy community setting. Her Maple Ridge location has been voted Best Pharmacy in Ridge Meadows in 2023 and 2024, and her Abbotsford location received a Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Award in 2025. She is passionate about fostering workplaces rooted in accountability and growth, and is appreciated for a leadership style grounded in service, one that centres empathy, ethical clarity, and creating space for others to grow and thrive. Beyond her practice, Terri has spent many years involved in community initiatives, including serving as the Regional Coordinator for The Shoebox Project for Women, and she continues to champion fundraising efforts for local women’s shelters. Her work is shaped by a belief that healthcare is at its best when it is authentic and deeply human.
Terri makes her home with her husband and son on the traditional and unceded territories of the Katzie and Kwantlen First Nations in Maple Ridge, land that continues to shape her sense of community, responsibility, and gratitude. When she is not in the pharmacy, she can be found cheering on her son at baseball, spending time outdoors, or simply enjoying the quiet moments that keep her grounded.
Leza Muir
With over 40 years in the benefits industry, Leza Muir has become a knowledgeable resource on private and public health care in Canada. Leza is committed to exploring better ways to serve the health needs of Canadians through cost-effective health care management. This includes researching and implementing various business and technological strategies that complement and enhance the delivery of health care solutions from the private payer perspective.
Leza’s wealth of knowledge comes from devoting her entire career to health care. Starting from within the ranks of the Medical Services Association, Leza has provided strategic innovation and direction in several positions, continually improving the patient experience throughout her rise to lead Pacific Blue Cross’ Operational divisions.
Leza holds positions on various national and provincial committees, including the Canadian Blue Cross Benefits, Claims and Service Team and is chair of Canadian Life and Health Insurance Group Insurance Commitee. Leza’s community work includes her position as a director and Vice Chair for Sharing our Future Foundation, a public representative on the College of Health and Care Professionals Quality Assurance Committee. Leza also served as a Director, and past chair for Burnaby Board of Trade from 2007 - 2025
Brenda Isaac
Brenda Isaac, of Nlaka’pamux Nation descent from Lytton, British Columbia, is a retired Dental Therapist with a distinguished career dedicated to serving First Nations and Inuit communities across the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and British Columbia.
Over her 28-year career, Brenda spent the first 13 years delivering clinical dental services in rural and remote areas, followed by 15 years focusing primarily on preventive care. Her final nine years were with the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), where she played an integral role in advancing community-based oral health programs. In 2014, when dental therapists transitioned under the FNHA, they gained the ability to register with the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia (CDSBC)—a significant shift from the previous federal model, where registration was not required.
Brenda has had the honour of providing dental services to numerous nations, an experience that fostered her adaptability and deepened her appreciation for the diversity and resilience of Indigenous communities.
Beyond her clinical work, Brenda was a committed advocate for her colleagues. During her tenure at FNHA, she was elected to three terms with the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), offering guidance and support to union members in accordance with the Collective Agreement. She also contributed her expertise as a member of the Negotiations Team, working to enhance and update the agreement on behalf of her peers.
Tamar Koleba
Tamar began practicing as a pharmacist in 2003. She graduated from the University of Alberta undergraduate pharmacy program and has completed graduate studies in clinical pharmacy and public administration. She has experience in community pharmacy, as an international pharmacy volunteer and currently works in the public healthcare system in the health authorities in the Lower Mainland of BC.
Tamar has come to recognize and appreciate the importance of healthcare regulators, working together with government, registrants, and other stakeholders, in responding to the evolving health care needs and concerns of British Columbians. She is pleased to contribute to this ongoing work as a member of the College of Pharmacists Board at a time when health professional regulation is changing, scope of practice is expanding, and the government and the public have increasing expectations of professionalism, accountability, value and safety in pharmacy practice in BC.
Stephen Charles Learey
Stephen has a long history working for low income, marginalized urban populations. Most recently Stephen was Executive Director of the Strathcona Health Society which runs the Strathcona Community Dental Clinic serving children from low income families in Strathcona and the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. Previously he was Executive Assistant to the Mayor of Vancouver Larry Campbell and dealt with a multitude of community issues, representing the Mayor on occasion. Stephen was also the Executive Director of the Urban Community Development Unit (UCDU) with the Provincial Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services where he worked with community groups around British Columbia. The UCDC developed and funded innovative programs to address unemployment, housing and community development. Stephen has served on numerous non-profit and housing co-op boards such as Reach Community Health Centre, PHS Community Services Society and on the Vancouver Community College Board.
Rachel Ling
Rachel Ling has professional experience in healthcare, regulation, post-secondary institution, and with the Squamish Nation, including work on human rights policy and anti-racism initiatives.
Active in her community, Rachel is a past board and committee member of several health regulatory colleges, including the BC College of Oral Health Professionals. She has also served on the Board of Governors of Simon Fraser University and as a Trustee of the Richmond Public Library.
Rachel holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Immunology from McGill University and a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Simon Fraser University.
Sadie Quintal
Sadie is a Métis woman with roots in the Manito Sahkahigan (Lac Ste Anne) Métis community. Since 2021, she has resided and worked on the traditional territories of the K'ómoks First Nation in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. With 14 years of experience as a pharmacist, Sadie has served in diverse roles, including as a Pharmacy Officer in the Canadian Forces, a Clinical Pharmacist in both acute & primary care, and as a Pharmacy Site Coordinator for a rural hospital.
Passionate about public health and safety, Sadie brings a wealth of experience to her role as a CPBC board member. Her commitment to Indigenous health and wellness is evident in her work with the Indigenous Pharmacy Professionals of Canada and the UBC Indigenous Pharmacy Student Supports Committee. She also serves as a member of the Rural Health Providers’ Perspective Table, putting the need for improved healthcare access in rural communities at the forefront. Sadie's qualifications are further strengthened by governance training, project management certification, and public service financial training.
Andrea Silver, RPh
Andrea has over 18 years of pharmacy experience and has come to understand patients’ experience within the healthcare system through a variety of experiences in research, hospital, and outpatient care. She currently manages an independent pharmacy in Victoria BC, acts as clinical lead on a number of new initiatives in her community, and actively practices as a diabetes educator.
Sarah Werner
Sarah Werner graduated from the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Alberta in 2019. Following the pandemic, she and her family returned to her hometown of Vernon, BC, to pursue a career specializing in mental health and addictions. As a pharmacist focusing on Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT) and mental health, Sarah works in an independent community pharmacy and is deeply committed to protecting and advocating for vulnerable populations. She collaborates closely with Interior Health, Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) teams, OAT clinics, and shelters to ensure equitable access to life-saving care.
A leader in harm reduction, Sarah initiated a partnership with Interior Health to provide drug checking services at her pharmacy and introduced one of the region’s first safe OAT delivery program. Passionate about patient safety, Sarah is dedicated to creating and updating policies that protect both OAT patients and the public, while advocating for ethical practices within the pharmacy profession.
Outside of work, Sarah has a passion for the outdoors and endurance sports, finding inspiration and balance in the natural beauty and challenges of British Columbia. Committed to culturally safe practices, Sarah integrates trauma-informed care into her work to foster an inclusive and supportive healthcare environment.