Board & Committees
Our Board
The Board is responsible for leading the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC) and for ensuring that the College fulfils its duties and objects set out in the Health Professions Act. Board members provide strategic leadership. They guide the organization’s direction, ensure necessary resources, and monitor performance to meet the College’s mandate. The Board and Registrar/CEO work together to ensure that CCHPBC fulfils its public protection role.
The Board consists of six registrant members (at least one member and not more than two members from each profession regulated by the College) and six public members (appointed by the Minister of Health). Members are selected so that collectively they bring diverse practice, lived experience, provincial geography, and professional skills to the table. Of the 12 Board members, the goal is to have at least two Indigenous members.
Christopher Anderson
Registrant Member
Term: June 28, 2024 – June 30, 2028
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Benjamin Campbell
Public Member
Term: June 28, 2024 – June 30, 2028
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Kelly Fujibayashi
Registrant Member
Term: June 6, 2024 – June 30, 2028
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Elliot Mayhew
Registrant Member
Term: June 28, 2024 to June 30, 2027
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Jonathan Norton
Registrant Member
Term: June 28, 2024 to June 30, 2028
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Harmohanjit Pandher
Public Member
Term: June 28, 2024 to June 30, 2026
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Allan Seckel, KC
Public Member | Board Chair
Term: June 28, 2024 to June 30, 2026
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Jocelyn Stanton
Public Member
Term: June 28, 2024 to June 30, 2027
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Jacqueline Tarantino
Public Member
Term: June 28, 2024 to June 30, 2027
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Asa Tooshkenig
Registrant Member
Term: June 28, 2024 to June 30, 2027
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Jason Tutt
Registrant Member
Term: June 28, 2024 to June 30, 2027
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Terri Van Steinburg
Public Member
Term: June 28, 2024 to June 30, 2028
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Upcoming Board Meetings
Date & Time | Location |
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Thursday, December 5, 2024 9 AM to 12:30 PM |
Virtual Meeting |
Friday, March 31, 2025 9 AM to 3:00 PM |
CCHPBC Offices 900-200 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC |
Thursday, June 19, 2025 9 AM to 12:30 PM |
Virtual Meeting |
Thursday, September 18, 2025 9 AM to 12:30 PM |
CCHPBC Offices 900-200 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC |
Attending Board Meetings
Members of the public are welcome to attend open in-person Board meetings as observers. To RSVP, please email info@cchpbc.ca at least 7 business days in advance of the meeting date. Please include your name and any accessibility requests in your email.
Virtual meetings are not open to observers. Members of the public may request recordings of open virtual meetings in writing. To request a recording, please email info@cchpbc.ca.
Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes taken at open Board meetings (virtual & in-person) are published on the College’s website after they have been approved by the Board. Please click on the box below to review approved minutes of past open Board meetings.
Board Meeting Minutes
Our Committees
Committees play a vital role in helping the College achieve its mandate. CCHPBC has five regulatory committees and three board support committees. All of them are comprised public members and registrants of the different professions regulated by the College. Each committee has a matrix of collective skills, knowledge, and diversity that is ideal for its work.
Regulatory Committees
Regulatory committees are established under CCHPBC’s bylaws to help administer its core regulatory programs. Click on the boxes below to learn about the work of each committee and to review its terms of reference.
Registration Commitee
- Approves policies about granting registration and reinstatement.
- Makes decisions on non-routine registration, renewal and reinstatement applications.
- Develops and implements policy on registration and examination processes.
- Develops and approves examination requirements.
- Makes recommendations to the Board in relation to requirements for registration and certification under the bylaws.
Quality Assurance Committee
- Defines the desired outcome for and principles of a quality assurance program that promotes the safe, ethical and competent practice of all registrants.
- Provides advice to staff developing and administering quality assurance programs.
- Assesses the professional performance of registrants; appoints assessors; and, conducts quality assurance audits to confirm compliance.
- Refers matters to the Inquiry Committee when it considers doing so is necessary to protect the public.
Inquiry Committee
- Reviews complaints or other information that could result in an investigation.
- Oversees the investigation process and appoints inspectors.
- When determined to be necessary to protect the public during an investigation, the Committee makes orders for interim action, including imposing limits or conditions, or a suspension of registration.
- For complaints referred to the Committee, determines the outcome from the statutory options, including:
- dismissal with no further action;
- requesting remedial or disciplinary action by agreement; or
- directing that a citation be issued for a hearing before the Discipline Committee.
Discipline Committee
- Conducts discipline hearings of citations referred by the Inquiry Committee.
- Conducts permit revocation hearings with respect to health professions corporations (HPCs).
- Considers findings or admissions of unprofessional conduct by registrants while practising in other jurisdictions.
- When determined to be necessary to protect the public during a hearing, the Committee makes orders for interim actions, including imposing limits, conditions, or a suspension of registration.
- Makes findings and determinations regarding the allegations in a citation. If allegations are proven, impose an appropriate penalty.
- Provides written decisions.
Discipline Committee Terms of Reference
Professional Practice & Standards Advisory Committee
- Advisory only. No statutory authority.
- Provides advice and feedback to staff regarding developing practice and ethical standards and guidance.
- Provids advice, feedback, and recommendations to the Board regarding which practice and ethical standards and guidance require Board approval.
- Provides advice to the Board on any professional practice matter the Board requests.
- Provides advice to staff regarding any professional practice matter the staff requests.
- Provides an avenue for the Board and/or staff to seek advice from Indigenous registrants and members of the public on professional standards and practice issues related to Indigenous-specific racism in the healthcare system.
Professional Practice & Standards Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
Board Support Committees
The following three committees help the Board with matters related to College governance. Click on the boxes below to learn about the work of each committee and to review its terms of reference.
Governance Committee
- Recommends Committee appointments.
- Identifies Board gaps.
- Recommends governance policies.
- Oversees governance evaluations.
- Oversees learning of Board and Committee members.
- Ensures governance of the college enables commitment to anti-racism and Indigenous cultural safety.
Finance & Audit Committee
- Advises the Board on financial administration matters.
- Recommends financial policies.
- Oversees enterprise risk management process.
- Oversees budget and make recommendations to the Board regarding fees.
- Facilitates audit process.
- Oversees the college’s investment portfolio.
- Ensures the college’s finances enable commitment to anti-racism and Indigenous cultural safety.
Human Resources Committee
- Oversees the Registrar and CEO performance and compensation reviews.
- Oversees emergency and long-term Registrar and CEO succession planning.
- Assists the Board in fulfilling its governance oversight responsibilities with respect to the College’s human resources.
- Ensures the College’s strategic human resources policies align with diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and enable the College’s commitment to anti-racism and Indigenous cultural safety.
Christopher Anderson
Registrant Member
Term: June 28, 2024 – June 30, 2028
Chris received his Doctor of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1997. He subsequently completed post graduate Chiropractic Orthopedic Studies at the University of Western States. He’s been providing Chiropractic care in BC since 1997. Chris served on the board of the College of Chiropractors of BC (CCBC) for four terms. He was also a member of and served as vice-chair of several CCBC committees. In 2016/17, Chris also served on the Pedorthic Education Task Force for the College of Pedorthics.
Benjamin Campbell
Public Member
Term: June 28, 2024 to June 30, 2028
Benjamin is an accounting professional with over a decade of experience in financial management, strategic planning, and risk mitigation. He currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) where he oversees all financial activities and risk management. Benjamin also leads the Connecting British Columbia Program (CBC), aimed at bridging the digital divide by providing high-speed internet access to rural and Indigenous communities. In 2023/24, Benjamin served as a board member at the College of Naturopathic Physicians of BC.
Kelly Fujibayashi
Registrant Member
Term: June 6, 2024 to June 30, 2028
Kelly is a licensed Naturopathic Physician and co-owner of the Vancouver Naturopathic Clinic. She completed her training at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine, where she graduated with the first cohort. Kelly taught at the Boucher Institute and served as Associate Dean of Education. She has a keen interest in regulation and promoting public protection. She previously served as board chair and as member of various committees at the College of Naturopathic Physicians of BC, allowing her to develop a comprehensive understanding of regulation.
Elliot Mayhew
Registrant Member
Term: June 28, 2024 to June 30, 2027
Dr. Elliot Mayhew earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Northeast College of Health Sciences and established his practice in British Columbia in 2019. He strives to uphold public protection by improving practitioner access to professional development. He played a key role in establishing the British Columbia Chiropractic Association’s New Grad Working Group, which supports early-career practitioners in BC by providing resources, guidance, and mentorship to chiropractors in their first five years of practice. Following this role, he served on the Board of the College of Chiropractors of BC for three years.
Jonathan Norton
Registrant Member
Term: June 28, 2024 to June 30, 2028
Jonathan is a massage therapist with a master’s degree in business administration and certifications in project management. His background spans clinical practice, regulation, and leadership roles with several healthcare organizations where he spearheaded initiatives enhancing professional practice and quality assurance. Currently, Jonathan works in the registration department of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC. He also was Chair for the Board of the College of Massage Therapists of BC and served on numerous committees. Jonathan is dedicated to initiatives that ensure public safety and enhance regulatory standards.
Harmohanjit (Harman) Pandher
Public Member
Term: June 28, 2024 to June 30, 2026
Harman is a teacher with the Surrey School District. He is the co-founder of South Asian Community Hub (SACH), a non-profit that helps people overcome cultural, linguistic and systemic barriers. Harman was an elected School Trustee and served as vice chair of the Burnaby Board of Education. He is the first turbaned Sikh elected to any level of political office in BC history. Harman served on many boards, including that of the College of Massage Therapists of BC. In 2021, Harman received the Intercultural Trust Award for outstanding work in building intercultural trust and reducing racism and hate between communities.
Allan Seckel, KC
Public Member | Board Chair
Term: June 28, 2024 to June 30, 2026
Allan is a lawyer with a career that spans private practice, public service, and the not-for-profit sector. He is currently the Chair of the BC Housing Commission and Legal Aid BC. He serves on the boards of Translink and ICBC. He is also the first Fair Practices Commissioner for WorkSafeBC. Allan served as the amalgamation lead for the merger of eleven BC health regulatory colleges into two. From 2009 to 2011, he was the Cabinet Secretary, Head of Public Service and Deputy Minister to the Hon. Gordon Campbell, Premier of BC, after serving as Deputy Attorney General for over 6 years. From 2017 to 2018, Allan was the Chair of the Mobility Pricing Independent Commission.
Jocelyn Stanton
Public Member
Term: June 28, 2024 to June 30, 2027
Jocelyn has over 20 years of experience in public affairs, health care policy, and strategic planning. She served as a senior advisor and Chief of Staff to three BC Ministers of Health and works in public relations with Island Health. With a keen interest in health regulation and governance, Jocelyn served on the boards of the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncturists of BC, the College of Naturopathic Physicians of BC, and the College of Registered Nurses of BC. Currently, Jocelyn is a Board member and Board Secretary of BC Healthy Communities, a non-profit supporting communities across the province in health and wellness initiatives.
Jacqueline Tarantino
Public Member
Term: June 28, 2024 to June 30, 2027
Jacqueline is a lawyer that works as a Manager of Claims Programs and Technical with ICBC. Active in her community, Jacqueline is a member of the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC), the CCHPBC’s Governance Committee, and is Chair of the Kwantlen Polytechnic Alumni Association. Previously, she was a member of the College of Chiropractors of BC (CCBC) and Vice Chair of the CCBC’s Inquiry Committee. Jacqueline holds her Juris Doctor from the University of British Columbia and Master of Business Administration from Simon Fraser University.
Asa Tooshkenig
Registrant Member
Term: June 28, 2024 to June 30, 2027
Asa Tooshkenig, a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) with over a decade of experience, is recognized for her expertise and commitment to advancing health care. A proud Haida and Iroquois woman, she integrates traditional knowledge into her practice, reflecting her Indigenous heritage. Asa has taught in Langara College’s RMT program and operates clinics in Kitsilano, Vancouver, and Skidegate, Haida Gwaii, providing care to both urban and remote communities. As a board member of the Complementary Health Care Professional, she advocates for culturally informed practices and professional standards, contributing to the advancement of her field through leadership and education.
Jason Tutt
Registrant Member
Term: June 28, 2024 to June 30, 2027
Jason has been an Acupuncturist in British Columbia for 10 years, licensed by the former College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncturists. He has served on regulatory college boards and professional association committees for approximately 6 years, including a two-year term as board chair. Jason received a Bachelor’s degree in health sciences and is currently a candidate to receive a Master’s degree in public health.
Terri Van Steinburg
Public Member
Term: June 28, 2024 to June 30, 2028
Terri is a labour leader, community and political activist. In addition to being an educator at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Terri served on many boards. She was the Board Chair at the College of Chiropractors of BC. She served as President of the Federation of Post-Secondary Educators and was the President of the National Union of the Canadian Association of University Teachers. She served as an executive member of the Canadian Association of University Teachers and as an officer of the BC Federation of Labour. Currently, Terri is the Second Vice-President of the Council of Senior Citizens’ Organizations of BC.