Our Team

Holly Gilding – Program Manager – IDS 1

Tel: 604-685-2267

Holly has been working in the social services sector since 2017. Her educational background is in Psychology, taking particular focus on the intersection of culture and health psychology. Holly brings professional experience in Community Inclusion, Positive Behaviour Support, and Supported Employment for persons with disabilities. She is thrilled to be a part of the CISS team.

In her spare time, Holly enjoys cooking, gardening, and spending time outside with her family and dog.

Istvan Nagy – Program Manager – IDS 2

Tel: 604-461-7518

István has been working in the social services sector since 2015. During this time Istvan has also worked with CISS in different capacities (Life Skills Worker and Casual Program Manager).  Istvan’s educational background is in nursing having practiced in both Romania and the United Kingdom, immigrating to Canada in 2015.
István is a strong advocate of person-centered approaches for individuals to ensure everyone feels supported. He enjoys assisting individuals to achieve their personal goals and operationalizing it in meaningful ways.
In his free time, István enjoys hiking, barbecuing, and travelling.

Nathan Charlton – Program Manager – IDS 3

Tel: 236-947-0100

Nathan has been positively impacting the social services sector and has been dedicated to education within the school district for nearly a decade. With a background in Kinesiology and Education, Nathan brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team. He has a strong understanding of individual program development, and his passion lies in fostering independence, inclusion and advocacy for the individuals we serve. Nathan is excited to collaborate with staff, families and individuals to support and achieve personalized goals. Outside of work, Nathan enjoys engaging in sports, spending quality time with his family, and playing with his dog.

Krystina Kaban – Program Manager – IDS/LS/IE

Tel: 604-986-1511 and 604-685-2852

Krystina has been working with the CISS team as a Program Manager since 2016. She has enjoyed being an advocate for the individuals served, and has pushed her teams to build strong partnerships in the community. Her background in administration and management extends over a decade in the social services sector. Krystina’s educational background in Psychology has helped create a personalized approach in creating meaningful services.

In her spare time, Krystina enjoys spending time with her two young daughters and engages in powerlifting/weight training.

Ana Wear – Program Manager – L.I.F.E.

Tel: 236-947-0125

Ana has worked as a service-oriented leader, overseeing the delivery of programs for families, individuals, and youth. Ana has had the opportunity to work with a vulnerable population, as well as in a leadership role, coaching and mentoring others, allowing for the development of skills to ensure efficient and effective programming.

In her spare time, Ana enjoys travelling, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.

Brandon Larson – Chair

Brandon joined the CISS board in 2021. As a long term resident of the Tri-Cities Brandon has been committed to giving back to his community through various means. As a founding member of People Who Give a Damn Tri-Cities he has raised money for a variety of local charities through quarterly events. Brandon is also a dedicated volunteer at numerous events, including the CISS Annual Christmas luncheon.

As a board member he is committed to supporting CISS as they move forward and continue to provide invaluable support and resources to their clients.

Monica Johnston – Vice Chair

Monica became a Board Member in 2022. She brings over 15 years of Human Resources and Labour Relations experience in both the private and public sectors. She is proud to be a member and is passionate about the mission and values of CISS. She is excited to start making a meaningful difference by bringing fresh and new ideas to the society while contributing to the community.

Michael Jiang – Treasurer

Michael Jiang became a Board Member and Treasurer in 2011. As a Chartered Accountant (CA) working with KPMG LLP, he brings strong financial experience and knowledge to CISS. Michael’s past community services also includes volunteering with Special Olympics BC and UNICEF.

Amy Dhaliwal – Secretary

Amy became a Board Member and Secretary in 2022. As a Tri-City resident and legal professional in the public sector, her skills and abilities will support CISS as they continue to grow and expand their services to the tri-city clients and community.  As a board member, she is passionately devoted to her community to positively impact CISS and their clients.

Courtney Campbell – Board Member

Courtney joined CISS’ Board Members at Large in the fall of 2023 and has been proudly part of the L.I.F.E. Services Program since June of 2023. When not working as a child care worker at Kilmer Children’s Center, she enjoys taking walks, listening to music, and spending time with her family and friends. Courtney strongly believes in the importance of self-advocacy, inclusion, and equal opportunities for everyone to live their lives to the fullest, especially those with disabilities. She is excited to make a positive impact on the community and hopes to inspire others to do the same.

Jeff Beyak – Board Member

Jeff has worked for over 30 years supporting others in a variety of areas including life skills training, residential management, rehabilitation, and family strengthening. He recognizes the important role and presence that CISS has in the communities it serves and he welcomes the opportunity to be a member of this board.