Chilliwack Community Services announces new executive director

CHILLIWACK — After reviewing approximately 70 applications, the board of directors for Chilliwack Community Services has named Kate Healey as its new executive director.

In a Facebook post Wednesday (Mar. 15) attributed to board president Luke Zacharias on behalf of the board of directors, CCS says Healey has worked in various roles within the organization for about 10 years and has consistently exhibited excellence, professionalism, and compassion.

Healey holds a Bachelor of Arts, with a major in sociology and a Human Services Certificate, from Trinity Western University. Additionally, Healey received a Leadership Certificate from the Laurentian Leadership Centre in Ottawa in 2013.

“Kate’s passion, energy, and dedication to help develop and strengthen her community, brought her to CCS in 2013 where her values aligned with the agency,” the statement from Zacharias read. “Throughout the years, Kate has held various positions in the agency from practicum student, residents worker, youth worker, youth services coordinator, and most recently a program director since 2019. As a program director, Kate has overseen various portfolios, including: Youth, Seniors, Housing, Training & Education, and Food Security. Kate is passionate about supporting others to grow, advocating for her community, and working collaboratively with partners from social service agencies, all levels of government, and the private sector to strengthen the community of Chilliwack.”