Nancy Curry
Position: Executive Director
Nancy has volunteered her time to many local community organizations and spear-headed an annual Christmas Toy Drive sponsored by numerous Vancouver mining and exploration companies. Nancy brings more than 20 years of fundraising, marketing, management and public company experience to the organization. Over the last years she has focused her career on Corporate Development & Communications for public companies, and has been responsible for corporate & shareholder communication programs, marketing and financings for several exploration companies.
Preet Pall
Position: Director
Preet is a Group Insurance Advisor at Montridge Advisory Group, specializes in employee benefits, individual insurance, and executive benefit solutions for the past 30 years. Preet continues to be a lifelong learner, has obtained her CEBS Fellowship and prides herself on providing sound advice, innovative plans and fostering lifelong client relationships. She has an extensive background in charitable work and has a love for family and being of service. Preet is a director of Watershed Watch Salmon Society, member of Rotary, and has volunteered at Share Family Services, Central City Foundation and the SPCA. As a director for Global Change For Children, Preet continues to raise awareness and support for children locally and in underprivileged countries, focusing on education needs, financial and social assistance.
Claudia Losie
Position: Director
Claudia is a securities and corporate finance lawyer at Boughton Law in Vancouver with over 25 years of experience. She has a broad client base in the resource, industrial, technology, and life sciences sectors. Claudia provides a full range of corporate and securities law services, including private and public debt or equity financings; IPOs and listings on stock exchanges; mergers and acquisitions; commercial transactions; corporate reorganizations; and corporate governance. Claudia has involved herself in charitable and arts endeavours in various capacities for years and is a founding director of Global Change for Children. Prior to becoming a lawyer, she worked as a social worker and therapist with children with developmental, behavioural and mental health problems, and their families.
Zoe Pratt
Position: Director
Zoe has been working in the mineral exploration industry for more than 10 years. She has a background in GIS and data management and is currently working as a consultant. Zoe has had the opportunity to travel widely, and seeing children in need has motivated her to volunteer her time with local non-profit organizations.
Jessica Van Den Akker
Position: Director
Jessica is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CA) and has been working with public companies for 15 years, primarily in Vancouver. She currently works as a CFO to a few of junior venture issuers and is an avid traveller having journeyed around the world extensively for both work and pleasure. Jessica previously spent a number of years volunteering with the Canadian Cancer Society organizing fundraisers and promoting community involvement.
Vanessa Bogaert
Position: Director
Vanessa has worked with major and junior mining companies on diverse projects across Canada, the USA, and Latin America over the past 20 years. Her experience encompasses a wide range of roles, including on-site operations, community engagement and project management, with a particular focus on investor relations over the past decade. Prior to joining GC4C, Vanessa dedicated time as a volunteer, supporting the YWCA’s Women of Distinction Awards annual fundraiser. Her personal interests include outdoor activities, music, and fine art. She is an advocate for responsible mining and is passionate about educating society on the critical role that mining plays for our future.