About Us

Rob MacLeod

A resident of Squamish for the last 19 years, Rob has been involved in the community in many levels through being a Director of the Squamish Chamber of Commerce, the Squamish Oceanfront Development Corporation, SORCA, the Squamish Hospital Foundation, and now the Squamish Community Foundation.
Rob is a CPA and leads a team of professional accountants at MacLeod & Company, CPAs advising small- to medium-sized business in the Sea to Sky Corridor.

Dave Sweeney

Dave has lived in Squamish for most of his life. He is married to his wife Donna, they’re proud to have three lovely daughters: Amy, Danielle and Jamie. His time in Squamish has afforded him the opportunity to become involved in many valuable groups. Dave is most proud of his role in Squamish Fire Rescue as a Volunteer Firefighter since 1984. He retired from SFR in 2019 after 35 years of service.
He’s also passionate about sports and has been a coach for Squamish Youth Soccer Association, where he dedicated 10 years coaching girls rep teams. Additionally, he is a former Board Trustee For Sea to Sky Community Services and the Squamish Community Foundation.
Professionally, Dave started his Financial Planning practice in 1994, which he and his team have run for over 29 years.

Cam Sherk

Cam has lived in Squamish for almost 10 years originally moving from North Vancouver to start a business. He has enjoyed watching the community grow during this time and looks forward to being on the board of the Squamish Foundation to assist in helping the foundation grow so it can continue to provide valuable assistance to the community in the long term.

Mark McGrath

Mark grew up in BC’s Lower Mainland and moved to Squamish with his wife Denise and son Noah in January 2019. He came with a desire to support the community and is honoured at the opportunity to do so through the generous work of the Squamish Community Foundation.
Mark is a personal finance expert, and for the past 12 years, he has held various roles as a Wealth Advisor and Financial Planner, primarily working with physicians and their families. He now works with David Sweeney and his team at Sweeney Bride Strategic Wealth Advisory and holds the Certified Financial Planner ®, Chartered Investment Manager®, and Chartered Life Underwriter® designations.
When not reading, writing, or helping clients with their financial goals, you can find him playing board games, guitar, and piano or pretending to know how to mountain bike and snowboard.

Christine Baker - TlatlaKwot

Recipient of the “Chamber of Commerce – Bill Manson Citizen of the Year 2020” Award.
Christine (TlatlaKwot) is Squamish Nation member and has K’wakwaka’wakw blood through her families as well. She is a mother of four, with three grandchildren. She has worked for the Squamish Nation for over 35 plus years, from Receptionist to Housing Administrator to Project Coordinator to Employment Manager and now, Squamish Valley General Manager, for Yuustway Health / Ayas Men Men Child & Family Services.
Over the years, Christine (TlatlaKwot) has been actively involved with her community, from Parent Advisory to Football/Lacrosse manager/driver for her children to Community Involvement: Squamish Nation Trustee; Squamish Nation Election Commission, and now, presently involved with Squamish Hiyam Housing Society, Squamish Nation Housing Committee, Vancouver Native Housing Society (25 plus years) and is a Squamish Public Library Trustee, which keeps her busy and involved.
Presently as Manager, she has been helping her community with Program and Services offer through the Squamish Nation/First Nations Health Authority and downtown Squamish (Non-Profit Societies/local Governments) and gets involved with Community Events for Families and is really involved with the Elders/Community for the ‘Residential Schools experiences’ (she is First Generation Survivor) and Reconciliation.

Darren Roberts

Darren is known for his philanthropic work in the community and has a strong passion for giving back. With a background in business and management, he brings valuable skills and expertise to the non-profit sector. Throughout his career, Darren has held board positions in several non-profit organizations, including a previous term serving as the Chair of the Squamish Community Foundation. Under his guidance, the foundation has successfully raised funds and provided support to local programs and initiatives.
For over a decade he has been involved in various non-profit organizations, including the Whistler Community Foundation and the local Chamber of Commerce both in Whistler and Squamish.
Darren's goals for his current term on this board include fund development as well as the continued support of other board members. He’s excited to have this opportunity to grow the foundation to the next level and have a lasting impact on the Squamish community.

Karen Clarke

Karen holds a degree in Anthropology and a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Community Economic Development. After working internationally for 4 years in Ghana, West Africa, Karen moved to Squamish in 2004 where she worked with the Howe Sound Women’s Centre for two years. From 2006 to 2014, Karen was the Vancouver Coastal Health Community Developer for the Sea to Sky Corridor. This opportunity offered Karen a deeper understanding of local people and services supporting their communities throughout the Corridor. After holding a few different positions at Sea to Sky Community Services for a number of years, Karen worked as Manager of Outreach Services until July 2020 where she found fulfillment in creating an environment of support and positive relationships for staff who provide many essential services. Karen’s fundraising experience includes an off-road bicycle ride across Canada with a team of 4 women raising money for and promoting the YWCA’s ‘Week Without Violence.’
Finding a healthy work-life balance is important to Karen and when she is not working, you can find her biking or hiking on the local trails, paddling or packing up her blended family to go on an adventure that usually involves tents and a camp stove.
Karen is excited to be a part of the Squamish Community Foundation to help deepen its relational roots in this community and to assist in the growth of its philanthropic contributions and continuing support for non-profit activities in Squamish.

Contact: kclarke@squamishfoundation.com

Pamela Duynstee

Originally from Ontario, Pam has been based in Squamish since 2016, drawn to the mountain lifestyle and endless outdoor sports. With a background in international development and sustainable tourism, Pam is passionate about engaging the community and making a difference for the people and the environment in Squamish. Her role with SCF includes marketing and administration. Pam is leading the development of the marketing and communications strategy, aimed at building brand presence within the community, sharing important stories of funded projects, and showcasing the role of the Squamish Community Foundation.
Pam is the owner and director of Mosaic Earth Travel, a small-group travel company offering multi-day educational adventures in rural parts of British Columbia.