Orville has formed a Board of Directors who have a serious interest in youth issues and are leaders in the local community.

Orville Lee - President

Orville Lee is a co-founder of the Pathfinder youth home and has a certificate in social work and psychology from Stratford Institute. Orville has been a youth worker with Hollyburn Family Services, a one-on-one mentor with Community Living BC and organized various sports camps for the YMCA and other community partners. He has changed the lives of many youth, who may have otherwise dropped out of school, became homeless or had problems with the judicial system. Before becoming a youth worker, Orville was a Canadian Football League player, who won the Schenley Award in 1988 for being the most outstanding rookie in the league.

Shammi Ram-Ditta - Vice-President & Treasurer

Shammi is the owner of Digital Synectics, a multimedia and web development consulting firm. She has worked as a youth coordinator within her church organization and with the Salvation Army's downtown outreach program. She has a strong interest in youth and family related issues and provides web design and hosting services to Pathfinder.

Brian Lehmann - Secretary

Brian joined the Board in early 2008. He attended the University of British Columbia where he received degrees in Commerce and Law. From there, he entered the finance sector and is now an IT professional. Brian started tutoring and coaching youth while in his teens and continues to coach kids sports.

Dr. Christopher M. Spence - Director

Dr. Christopher Spence became the new Director of Education for Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board on September 1, 2004. Dr. Spence has more than 15 years experience as a teacher, principal and senior administrator. He has developed special programs for students from disadvantaged backgrounds and has used his writing, film making and public speaking skills to change their lives.Chris was the youngest superintendent appointed to the Toronto District School Board and won many awards for his outstanding contributions to education and the community. He was recognized by the City of Toronto for best practices in education and by the community group "Why we are Here" for outstanding educational contributions. He also received the outstanding alumni award from Simon Fraser University, as well as the Positive Impact Award and Canadian Black Achievement Award for Professional Achievement and Community Leadership.

Patricia Belgrave - Director

Patricia is an assistant branch manager with BMO Bank of Montreal. In her spare time, she coaches and mentors female athletes. Patricia is also a volunteer with the Victim Services Program with the RCMP.

Nagisa Konomura - Youth Liason

Nagisa, who is studying arts at UBC, said that Pathfinder "has not only broadened my possible career choices in the future, but the opportunity to interact with people my own age. As I get to know each participant, it is inspiring to know that others her age have experienced what I may not in a lifetime."

Advisory Committee

Susan Richards De Wit – Media Relations

As a Communications Consultant, Susan Richards de Wit provides clients with over 10 years experience in business writing, public relations, and investor relations expertise. Susan provides a range of services from strategic media relations programs to reputation management and business writing to a variety of sectors. Susan’s client list includes The Vancouver Canucks (columnist), Business in Vancouver (columnist), The Vancouver Sun, The Globe & Mail, as well as local universities and high technology companies. Susan graduated from Simon Fraser University in 1991 with a BA in English Literature. She recently completed a graduate degree in Journalism from the University of Westminster, London, England.