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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.
Anne-Marie Sutton
Finance Manager
Anne-Marie has dedicated her career to the non-profit and social services sector with over 25 years of hands-on experience in financial management. She has a strong understanding of the unique landscape of non-profit organizations - balancing accountability to funders and programs and making every dollar count with genuine care about mission-driven work. Her experience as a small business owner, enhanced by over 20 years in finance with a non-profit with over 100 employees adds strength to IWAV's administration. Anne-Marie values the long-term relationships built through her career, sometimes over decades. She and her family have been part of the Salt Spring community since 2009. She knows the importance of trust and brings a big heart to IWAV's leadership team.
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.
Oscar Moreno
Thrift Store Manager
Originally from Durango, Mexico, Oscar brings a diverse background in small business management, hospitality, the arts, and creative leadership. He has owned and managed restaurants, led teams, worked as an art director in film production, and built a career as a professional musician and artist. Throughout his work, he has developed a collaborative leadership style grounded in clear communication, creativity, and respect for others. Growing up with a mother who was a seamstress, Oscar developed a lifelong appreciation for clothing, textiles, and craftsmanship. He continues to sew and create handmade pieces for his family, bringing a passion for sustainability and quality that aligns naturally with the thrift store.
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.