Team Member Type: Board of Directors

Yasmin Dibai is an electrical engineer at PBX Engineering, specializing in electrical systems for building and industrial projects. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Applied Science in Sustainable Energy Engineering from Simon Fraser University, where her graduate research focused on optimizing battery energy storage systems and advancing sustainable energy solutions.

As a former recipient of the BC Scholarship Society Women in Technology Scholarship, Yasmin experienced firsthand the impact of mentorship and financial support in enabling students to pursue careers in STEM. She is the Founder and Director of Horizons Youth Tech Entrepreneurship (HYTE), a technology entrepreneurship program that empowers high school students to develop technical skills, explore innovation, and build solutions for real-world challenges.

Yasmin is passionate about expanding access to STEM opportunities and supporting the next generation of innovators. Through her role on the BC Scholarship Society Board, she aims to help create meaningful pathways for students to achieve their academic and professional goals.

Christine Fast is the Executive Director of StudentAid BC for the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, where she leads work to improve access to post-secondary education and provide financial assistance for students across the province. With over a decade of experience in public service, Christine has held senior leadership roles focused on policy development and public sector accountability, driving programs that enhance economic growth and workforce readiness. Christine holds a Master of Arts in Dispute Resolution and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Victoria. Her career reflects a commitment to equity, innovation, and collaboration in shaping education and social policy. Beyond her professional work, Christine has contributed to community organizations on boards and as committee member. Born and raised in southern Germany, Christine now gratefully lives with her family on the traditional territory of the Sc’ianew and Songhees Nations.

Chad Hoskins is the Executive Director of the System Integrity Branch in the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills (PSFS). The System Integrity Branch provides oversight for private career training institutions in British Columbia and administers the Education Quality Assurance (EQA) program, which designates institutions that host international students.  Chad joined the BC Public Service in March 2009. Before joining the System Integrity Branch, he served as Executive Director at StudentAid BC and at FOI Operations—the area responsible for processing the Province’s Freedom of Information requests. He has also held roles within the Ministry of Citizens’ Services and the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. Prior to his public service career, Chad worked with the Corporate Governance team at Vancity Credit Union.  Chad is passionate about post-secondary education, policy development, and leadership. Born and raised in Victoria, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Master of Arts in Political Science from the University of British Columbia.  Outside of work, Chad is active in the Victoria soccer community as a coach, player, and former club board member.

Ryan is a senior manager with the accounting firm Grant Thornton LLP, located in Victoria, BC. Ryan obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration from Simon Fraser University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA).

Ryan has over 14 years of experience working in public accounting with a diverse range of clients from auditing large public and private companies and NPO’s to supporting owner managed businesses in meeting their personal and business goals. Ryan has found the owner managed business space the most rewarding and has devoted his professional time for the last 10 years in assisting clients in this space.

Ryan was born and raised in Victoria and although he left Victoria to pursue his professional goals, he returned to take advantage of the lifestyle Victoria affords its residents and raise his young family in the city.

For over eighteen years Heidi has been involved in post-secondary recruitment, admissions, instruction, and curriculum development at public universities in British Columbia. She is now entering into her tenth year at UBC’s Okanagan campus, which is situated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan People as a Manager of International Student Recruitment and Advising. In her role she counsels, advises, supports and advocates for students from diverse geographical backgrounds while maintaining cultural sensitivity.  Heidi is deeply committed to assisting others find their way to achieving their goals of education, to intercultural communication, to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and to creating safe communities both personally as well as professionally. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Masters of Fine Arts with Honours.  She continues to seek out learning opportunities and has completed a certificate in Intercultural Communication and is currently enrolled in a Certificate in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) program through UBC extended learning.  In her spare time, she can be found enjoying the outdoors with her family in the Okanagan

Janine is a CPA with over 20 years of experience in public practice, specializing in tax, advisory, and financial reporting for a diverse client base. After earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Camosun College, she obtained her CPA designation in 2011. Starting as a co-op student in 2006, she became partner in 2015 at what is now Hughesman Morris Liversedge, CPAs, located in Sidney, BC.

Janine is passionate about supporting the non-profit sector and has spent much of her career working alongside charitable and community organizations, helping them navigate financial reporting, governance, and compliance. She has also volunteered her time on numerous non-profit boards, bringing both professional expertise and a genuine commitment to strengthening the community.  She currently also sits as treasurer for the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and the Friends of North Saanich Parks.

Having lived in the Victoria area her entire life, Janine values staying connected to the local community both professionally and personally. She enjoys spending her free time outdoors walking her dog, Eleanor, and golfing, boating and camping with her husband, Tyler.