Board & Committees
Our Board
The Board is responsible for ensuring that the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC) fulfills its duties and objects set out in the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA). 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 mandate to protect the public from harm and discrimination.
In accordance with section 346 of the HPOA, CCHPBC’s Board is appointed by the Minister of Health and must be composed of equal numbers of licensees and public representatives. Board members are recommended to the Minister by the Health Professions and Occupations Regulatory Oversight Office (HPOROO) and in accordance with HPOROO’s board appointment policies and processes.
Jacqueline Tarantino
Public Member | Board Chair
Term: April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2029
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Tianna Armstrong
Public Member
Term: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
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Kelly Fujibayashi
Licensee Member
Term: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
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Harmohanjit Pandher
Public Member
Term: April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2030
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Jonathan Norton
Licensee Member | Vice Chair
Term: April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2030
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Jocelyn Stanton
Public Member
Term: April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2030
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Asa Tooshkenig
Licensee Member
Term: April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2029
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Jason Tutt
Licensee Member
Term: April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2029
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Robert Gialloreto
Public Member
Term: April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2028
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Upcoming Board Meetings
| Date & Time | Location |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, April 1, 2026 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM |
Virtual Meeting |
| Thursday, June 25, 2026 9 AM to 1:30 PM |
Virtual Meeting |
| Thursday, November 26, 2026 8:30 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.
Observers cannot attend virtual meetings. 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
2025 Board Meetings
2024 Board Meetings
Board Appointments
The Health Professions and Occupations Regulatory Oversight Office (HPOROO) runs processes to recruit and assess candidates for CCHPBC’s board and is accepting applications for current and future board opportunities. Both licensees and members of the public are encouraged to apply for board member consideration.
Find out more about the application process.
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 of 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.
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 and Human Resources Committee
Responsibilities
- Recommend a Committee Composition Matrix outlining required and preferred competencies.
- Prioritize recruitment of members with cultural safety, humility, and anti-racism expertise.
- Ensure governance frameworks advance anti-racism and address Indigenous-specific racism.
- Oversee and report on evaluations of the Board, members, and committees.
- Review and recommend appointments to regulatory committees.
- Oversee Board member orientation, education, and ongoing anti-racism learning plans.
- Oversee Registrar/CEO performance, compensation, and succession planning.
- Ensure an effective organizational risk management framework is in place.
- Maintain awareness of long-term human resources strategy.
- Review and advise on governance/HR policies, Board member criteria, and committee effectiveness.
Finance & Audit Committee
Responsibilities
- Advise the Board on financial administration needs and implications of decisions.
- Support funding for anti-racism initiatives, Indigenous-specific racism eradication, and culturally safe financial practices.
- Provide guidance on financial and audit risk management issues.
- Ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory, and financial requirements.
- Maintain an adequate financial risk management framework.
- Support development and review of operational and capital budgets.
- Recommend budgets, capital expenditures, and licensee fees to the Board.
- Oversee investments, including policies, advisors, and performance reporting.
- Recommend and monitor implementation of financial policies and reporting (including quarterly financial statements).
- Act as a Board resource on financial matters and review the Committee’s terms of reference.
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.
Licensure Committee
Responsibilities
- Makes decisions on non-routine licensure applications (including initial licensure, renewal of licensure and reinstatement of licensure)
- Reviews and recommends updates to licensure and certification requirements in the Bylaws to the Board
- Approves the process used to determine whether education credentials of applicants trained outside of British Columbia or from a non-accredited program are substantially equivalent to graduates from recognized education programs
- Approves examination requirements to ensure that applicants meet conditions and requirements for licensure
Permit Committee
Responsibilities
- Reviews and decides on non-routine Health Profession Corporation (HPC) permit applications and requests
- Takes disciplinary actions against Health Profession Corporations, where appropriate
- Reconsiders adverse decisions with respect to the issuance of Health Profession Corporation permits
Investigation Committee
Responsibilities
- Directs the Registrar to make, vary, or terminate summary protection orders
- Reviews administrative discipline orders (when requested), receives information on case outcomes, and monitors compliance with administrative discipline orders
- Initiates investigations (including without a complaint, where appropriate)
- Disposes of matters by dismissing complaints, giving advice or recommendations, making or directing disciplinary orders (including restorative justice), or directing that the Registrar request the Director of Discipline to issue a citation
- Directs the Registrar to order capacity evaluations where needed and may delay investigations pending the completion of competency or capacity assessments.
Tianna Armstrong
Public Member
Term: April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027
Tianna Armstrong is a Licensed Dental Assistant and dental office coordinator with over 25 years of experience in the dental field. She earned her certification in Health Sciences from the University of the Fraser Valley.
Tianna previously served as an elected member of the BCCOHP Board, where she contributed to regulatory governance and decision-making focused on protecting the public and upholding professional standards in oral health care.
In her professional role managing multiple dental practices, Tianna brings practical insight into health-care delivery, patient experience, and team leadership. As the parent of an autistic daughter, she is also passionate about accessibility, inclusion, and ensuring health-care systems better serve diverse communities.
Tianna is committed to supporting strong governance and advancing the standards of health care in the community.
Kelly Fujibayashi
Licensee Member
Term: April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027
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.
Jonathan Norton
Licensee Member | Vice Chair
Term: April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2030
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: April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2030
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.
Jocelyn Stanton
Public Member
Term: April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2030
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 | Board Chair
Term: April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2029
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
Licensee Member
Term: April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2029
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
Licensee Member
Term: April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2029
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.
Rob Gialloreto
Public Member
Term: April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2028
Rob is a senior executive certified as a Chartered Professional in Human Resources as well as maintaining his ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors. He has over 20 years’ experience leading small- to medium-sized organizations and serving on local, provincial and federal boards. Prior to joining Consumer Protection BC in 2013 as President & CEO (now retired), Rob was the President & CEO of Tourism Victoria , CEO of Travel Alberta International and held senior positions at the City of Calgary, the Salt Lake Olympic Committee, Red River College, the Manitoba Moose Hockey Club , the Cornwall Aces Hockey Club and the Ottawa Rough Riders Football Club.