Frances Maika

Frances Maika, MA, Cert. ConRes, serves as the Public Engagement Manager for School District #8 (Kootenay Lake) since January 2022, overseeing communications and public engagement initiatives. Frances teaches emergency information officer and personal preparedness planning skills as a Sessional Instructor at the Justice Institute of British Columbia since August 2018. As the Owner and Principal of VOX Communications since October 2001, Frances has extensive experience in crisis communication, public participation, and strategic communication management. Previous roles include Corporate Communications Officer for the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, where Frances led significant community engagement efforts, and various consulting positions that focused on strategic communication and crisis management for local governments and nonprofit organizations. Frances holds multiple degrees and certificates in English, Creative Writing, Digital Strategy, and Conflict Resolution from recognized institutions.