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VIU Foundation

The Vancouver Island University (VIU) Foundation oversees the management of the Foundation's endowment and, working with the Office of Advancement and Alumni, raises money to support Vancouver Island University’s scholarship and awards program and VIU fundraising activities.

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VIU Foundation Board of Directors 2024-25

Richard Horbachewski, Executive Director and Associate Vice-President, External Relations

Kelly Bissell, Chair

Lee Rowley, Vice-Chair and Secretary

Deborah Saucier, VIU President and Vice-Chancellor

Emily Huner, VIU Chief Financial Officer and Vice-President Administration

Manley McLachlan, Director

Coralee Katzberg, Director

Corry Gervais, Director/VIU Board of Governors Representative

James Macrae, Director

 

Contact Us

External RelationsEmail
Richard Horbachewski - Associate Vice-President, External Relations and Executive Director, VIU FoundationRichard.Horbachewski@viu.ca
Dustin McIntyre - Director, Alumni and AdvancementDustin.McIntyre@viu.ca
Carol Mahedy - Administrative CoordinatorCarol.Mahedy@viu.ca
Alumni and Donor Relations
Vacant- Alumni and Donor Relations 
Clara Ominger - Donor Stewardship CoordinatorClara.Ominger@viu.ca
Harper Bauer - Alumni Communications CoordinatorHarper.Bauer@viu.ca
Advancement Services
Amanda Greenland - Manager, Advancement ServicesAmanda.Greenland@viu.ca
Tia Miller- Data Coordinator Tia.Miller@viu.ca
Joemar Turingan - Gift Processing CoordinatorJoemar.Turingan@viu.ca
Advancement
Elspeth Erickson - Advancement Officer, Foundations and CorporationsElspeth.Erickson@viu.ca
Andrea Tolentino - Coordinator, Annual GivingAndrea.Tolentino@viu.ca
Frankie Marquez - Advancement OfficerFrankie.Marquez@viu.ca

VIU Foundation Constitution and Bylaws

Document

Foundation@viu.ca 

Charitable Registration Number: 88733 3482 RR0001