Kathleen van Ekris

Kathleen Van Ekris currently serves as the Director of PMO and Corporate Planning for EMCR at BC Public Service since March 2022, following a role as Manager of Community Adjustment. Previous experience includes working as a Planning and Risk Advisor at BC Pension Corporation, where Kathleen provided guidance on corporate planning and risk management. At MNP, Kathleen was a Manager in Public Sector Advisory, focusing on program evaluations and strategic planning. Additional roles include Senior Consultant at the Office of the Auditor General of British Columbia and Policy Analyst at BC Public Service, where Kathleen designed a substantial granting program. Kathleen's earlier experience includes positions as Policy and Research Analyst at The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce and Sales and Marketing Manager at DiscoveryGarden Inc. Kathleen holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Victoria and a Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours from the University of Prince Edward Island.