Meet the Team
At Better Not Bitter Society, we are a welcoming and inclusive organization guided by shared values, collaboration, and community care. Our work is strengthened by dedicated staff, volunteers, board members, and an Executive Advisory Committee who bring diverse perspectives, expertise, and lived experience.
Together, we work collaboratively to deliver community-based programs that strengthen resilience, promote mental well-being, and foster meaningful connection across communities.
Our programs and services are intentionally designed to be inclusive and accessible, with a focus on supporting individuals from equity-seeking, marginalized, and underrepresented communities.
We are committed to ensuring that every person we engage feels heard, respected, and supported, and that diverse voices meaningfully inform our work and impact.
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Mariat Jibril. She/Her
Founder & Board Member
Mariat Jibril has been recognized for her leadership, community impact, and commitment to equity, inclusion, and mental well-being.
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100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women Honouree (2026)
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BC Business Women Leader of the Year (2025)
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YWCA Women of Distinction Award – Nominee (2024 & 2025)
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CGLCC Business Advocate – Finalist (2022 & 2023)
Mariat is an executive visionary leader with a strong track record in community building, DEIB leadership, and mental health awareness. Her work focuses on translating lived experience into inclusive programs and initiatives that strengthen resilience, equity, and collective well-being.
Board Members
Our Board of Directors is a dedicated group of community and sector leaders who provide strategic oversight and governance for Better Not Bitter Society. Guided by our mission and values, the Board ensures strong stewardship, accountability, and alignment with our commitment to resilience, equity, and community well-being.
Drawing on diverse professional expertise and lived experience, Board members work collaboratively to support organizational sustainability, ethical decision-making, and meaningful community impact.
Bruce Munro Wright
He/Him
Retired Barrister
Former Board Chair, Vancouver Art Gallery
Board Chair
June Muvunyi
She/Her
Director, Human Resources at RainCity Housing
Board Member
Lynae Schemenauer
She/Her
Police Inspector & Registered Natural Nutrition Clinical Practitioner
Vice Chair
Troy Kenneth Karl Abromaitis
He/Him
SDM,Musqueam Capital Corporation
Board Member
Hermina Khara
She/her
Partner, Odgers
Secretary
Executive Advisory Members
Faye Halls (Yeltsilewet) She/Her
Squamish Elder & Councillor
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Patricia Edem She/Her
Senior Scientist
Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Dami Gittens CFP®, CIM®, CLU® She/Her
Wealth Advisor | Client Relationship Manager
Nicola Wealth
Team Members
Our dedicated team brings heart, expertise, and creativity together to deliver impactful programs, empower, and amplify stories that inspire healing, growth, and change.
Programs Manager
Stephanie George
Administrative Finance Manager
David Majekodunmi
Film & Digital Content Manager
Lehna Jativa