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Management Staff
Alicia Herbert
Executive Director
Alicia is honoured to lead IWAV in its vital work supporting individuals and families affected by poverty, violence, and abuse. With over 35 years of leadership in the nonprofit sector on Salt Spring Island—the unceded territory of the Hul'qumi'num- and SENĆOŦEN-speaking peoples—Alicia brings a deep commitment to people, community, and the environment. Her career spans corporate marketing, finance, nonprofit leadership, and community development. Alicia holds a Diploma in Marketing Management from BCIT and a Master of Arts in Leadership from Royal Roads University. She has also held senior roles in business banking and administration, including more than 13 years with Island Savings. Alicia is known for her ability to build strong teams, foster collaboration, and move projects forward with heart and integrity. She draws on her broad network of relationships—both within IWAV and across the wider community—to help drive meaningful change and shared success.
Cynthia Marshall
Finance Manager
Cynthia is responsible for the financial management of IWAV, ensuring the organization’s resources are stewarded with care, transparency, and accountability. With a strong background in accounting and a passion for community service, Cynthia describes her role at IWAV as a dream job—where she can combine her skills with a mission she believes in. Since moving to Salt Spring Island in 2005, Cynthia has supported several local organizations, including 12 years with the School District, bookkeeping roles with GIFTS and the Salt Spring Island Foundation, and now as a key member of IWAV’s leadership team. Prior to island life, she worked in both Victoria and Mexico, bringing a rich and varied perspective to her work. Outside the office, Cynthia enjoys spending time with her three children, catching up with friends, dreaming about future travels, and feeding her lifelong love of learning.
Charlie Barteaux
Program Manager
Charlie leads IWAV’s anti-violence and sexual assault support programs, bringing decades of experience in trauma-informed care, community mental health, and Housing First services. Before joining IWAV, they worked with Coast Mental Health and the Lookout Emergency Aid Society in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, where they played key roles in outreach and Canada’s first Housing First initiative, At Home/Chez Soi. They later served as the Housing First Coordinator at Salt Spring Island Community Services. Charlie’s path began at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, where they studied yoga psychology, Ayurveda, and transpersonal arts. Their work across Canada, the U.S., and Costa Rica integrates training in Nonviolent and Conscious Communication and reflects a deep commitment to heart-centered community building. A valued member of the IWAV team since 2014, Charlie is known for their compassion, sharp wit, and leadership rooted in dignity and inclusion. Originally from Nova Scotia, they enjoy art, storytelling, laughter, and time in nature.
Gregory Foster Bourgoin
Thrift Store Manager
Gregory manages the daily operations of IWAV’s Transitions Thrift Store, overseeing staffing, merchandising, budgeting, and customer service - with a focus on financial sustainability and community care. The proceeds from Transitions directly support IWAV’s anti-violence programs, and Gregory plays a key role in ensuring the store remains a welcoming and purpose-driven space. Gregory has been part of the Transitions team on and off for several years and is excited to return as Manager in this new capacity. He brings a passion for second-hand fashion, community engagement, and creating a space that feels welcoming and inspiring for everyone. He is proud to contribute to IWAV’s mission and to serve both Salt Spring and the outer island communities.
Andrea Metzger
Transitional Housing Manager
Andrea moved to Salt Spring Island in 2004, to grow a garden and a family, after studying Anthropology, Sociology and Women's Studies at university in Montreal. She is a TCK (third culture kid), raised overseas where she witnessed extreme poverty, discrimination, and violence against women, instilling in her a desire to champion the underprivileged within our broken social structures. She has been gratefully serving with the IWAV family on the unceded territory of the Hul'qumi'num and SENĆOŦEN speaking peoples since 2011, when she was first hired to work frontline. Andrea is proud to now be leading this wonderful team of humans and is passionate about providing safe, comforting, and nonjudgemental service to the families who take refuge at the Transition House and the Cedars Second Stage Housing Programs.
Brent Simpson
Facilities Manager
Brent Simpson is responsible for the physical infrastructure of the business, ensuring all building facilities adhere to proper safety standards and maintenance requirements. Coming from a previous career in computer networking management and project management, Brent moved to Salt Spring Island in 2017 where he started a handyman business that provides repair and maintenance to private and commercial clients. Brent started working for IWAV as a contractor in 2017, providing maintenance, repair, and renovation support up until 2024 when he joined the management team at IWAV. Having been involved in the building process for Croftonbrook Phases 2 and 3, Brent has as intimate knowledge of the systems and mechanics of the buildings and a personal interest in the health of the facilities. Brent belongs to a number of volunteer organizations on Salt Spring Island and is an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hiking, backpacking, climbing, and camping.
Theresa Burley
Community Builder
Theresa is responsible for building community and strengthening internal and external communications across the organization. She leads efforts to build strong relationships—with staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners alike—while supporting IWAV’s fundraising and event strategies to expand our financial resources over the next several years. A dedicated advocate for social justice, Theresa brings a deep commitment to gender equity and community-building to her work. With experience developing inclusive communication strategies and improving access to programs and workplaces, she has helped organizations evolve into more equitable, connected environments. Outside of work, Theresa is an active community member who has raised funds for schools, supported grassroots projects, and championed local infrastructure improvements. She’s also an enthusiastic gardener and jelly-maker, and the proud parent of two teenagers—plus one cat and one dog.