Director Team

The Director Team at UNITI guides our strategy and empowers staff and people we support to become leaders in what they do.

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Katie Crocker

Chief Executive Officer

  • Katie Crocker is an award-winning community leader, advocate, and proud mother of two daughters, one of whom has a developmental disability. Her deep commitment to inclusion, social justice, and community development has defined her career and personal journey.

    Katie first joined UNITI as a Board Member, where her passion for supporting individuals with diverse abilities naturally led her to step into the role of Chief Executive Officer (Designate). Prior to this, she served as Chief Executive Officer of AMSSA (the Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC), a provincial umbrella organization representing over 90 member agencies and hundreds of community stakeholders serving immigrants and newcomers across British Columbia.

    In her leadership at AMSSA, Katie played a key role in advancing collaboration and policy development within Canada’s settlement and integration sector. She represented the BC Settlement Sector on the National Settlement and Integration Council, the Canadian Immigrant Settlement Sector Alliance (CISSA-ACSEI), and the Executive Committee of the UBC Centre for Migration Studies, while also serving as Co-Chair of the Pathways to Prosperity Research Partnership.

    Katie’s professional journey began in the field of disability support and education. Her first role was as a Child Care Worker with the North Shore Disability Resource Centre, followed by positions as a Respite Worker for the Squamish Nation Ayas Men Men and a Special Education Assistant in the Victoria School District. These early experiences grounded her understanding of inclusion and accessibility, shaping the values that continue to guide her leadership today.

    Katie holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, combining her academic foundation with decades of hands-on experience in community leadership and advocacy.

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Connor Brodie

Executive Director, The Semiahmoo Foundation

  • For more than 20 years Connor worked in wealth management, guiding individuals and families through major decisions with clarity, care, and long-term vision. Alongside her professional path, she has been deeply rooted in community life - volunteering, coordinating events, and championing local initiatives that bring people together.

    Now leaning into a transition to nonprofit management, she is completing courses through Simon Fraser University to align her experience with her long-term goals. Connor brings both practical experience and a passion for inclusive community-building to UNITI’s Executive Director team. As a mother of two, she is deeply committed to shaping a community where families and individuals of all abilities can thrive. She believes strongly in UNITI’s mission and is proud to help create a future where everyone belongs.

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Seema Tripathi

Director of Employment and Innovative Services

  • Seema has always wanted to work with people in a way that would empower them. That led her to complete her Master's Degree in Social Work. She works passionately to empower people to have control and choice in their lives. Through employment services, she helps people to have a full spectrum of experiences so that they can have richer and fuller lives.

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Jillian Glennie

Director of Community Development Services

  • Jillian began her career with UNITI in 2011. She leads with heart and strategy to create inclusive spaces where everyone belongs. With over two decades of experience in the non-profit sector, she’s known for turning bold ideas into real-world impact, championing equity, and cultivating relationships that strengthen community resilience.

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Stephanie Green

Chief Operations & Human Resource Officer

  • Stephanie has provided leadership and oversight to the human resources department since 1998, when she began its development at UNITI. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Organisational Behaviour from Simon Fraser University. She is a proud mom of two adult daughters and a dog who keeps her busy. She enjoys her time with family and friends, exploring the great outdoors and travelling.

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Elizabeth Tichelman

Executive Director, Peninsula Estates Housing Society

  • Elizabeth (Liz) holds a BA in Sociology from the University of British Columbia, with a minor in Gender, Race, and Social Justice, and is licensed in Rental Property Management through the UBC Sauder School of Business. She began her journey with UNITI in 2013 as a student, gaining hands‑on experience and a deep appreciation for the organization’s mission.

    What started as an early introduction to the nonprofit sector soon grew into a meaningful and values‑driven career. Elizabeth is deeply committed to UNITI’s vision and brings a passion for building strong, collaborative relationships that support lasting, positive change in the community.

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Brianna Hopaluk

Director of Community Services

  • Brianna began her career with UNITI in 2001 as a Child Care Worker at Peninsula Child Care Centre. After expanding her experience within the organization, she joined the department now known as Community Services.  With over two decades of experience, Brianna brings extensive knowledge in leadership, human resources, and community inclusion. She holds an Early Childhood Education certification, along with associate certificates in Human Resources from BCIT and Applied Leadership from JIBC. Brianna is deeply passionate about inclusion and is committed to advancing UNITI’s mission to achieve meaningful outcomes for all individuals supported by the organization.

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Jasper Macabulos, RN

Director of Inclusive Living

  • Jasper Macabulos graduated from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and finished his Canadian nursing credentials at Thompson Rivers University. He started working for UNITI in 2013 with Inclusive Living Services. Jasper is a certified Person-Centred Thinking Trainer and applies these concepts creatively in his work.

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Lise Boughen

Executive Advisor

  • Lise graduated from Trinity Western University in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences with a concentration in Human Services. She has been an employee of UNITI ever since her final year in university. Lise is passionate about assisting people to live the lives they want and deserve.

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Mindy Liu

Chief Financial Officer

  • Mindy Liu is a CPA, CGA, and MBA. She has over 20 years of experience in financial reporting, financial analysis, statutory audit, internal audit, and internal control review, gained through hands-on experience with both international firms and industries in Canada and China. Joining UNITI, she seeks to infuse her insights to drive strategic financial excellence and foster growth within the organisation.