Serving the Community
We are governed by a Board of respected volunteer citizens, who appoint a grants committee to research applications for funding, and make recommendations to the Board each year for grants which are used to further the well-being of Campbell River citizens overall.
Michaela Arruda
Executive Director
marruda@crfoundation.ca
Michaela Arruda
Executive Director
marruda@crfoundation.ca
A northern girl with a West Coast heart, Michaela has lived all over BC but now considers herself a permanent resident of Campbell River. Recognizing the unique beauty of Campbell River and motivated to be close to her four-generation family home on Savary Island, Michaela moved here in 2013. When she isn’t working or volunteering in the community, she can be found on a boat or a sandy beach with her family or running in the forest with her dog. Michaela has a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Care and Education and developed her career as a Supported Child Development Program Consultant with the Campbell River and District Association for Community Living. Working and creating relationships with families and children from all walks of life has allowed Michaela to become a dedicated advocate for neurodiversity affirmative practice and inclusivity. After being invited to join the Board of Directors at the Young Professionals of Campbell River, participating in the community and membership committees, and chairing the events committee, Michaela found her love of volunteering, participating in philanthropic endeavours, organizing events, and liaising with the broader community. In pursuit of lifelong learning and striving to enhance the common good of the community of Campbell River, Michaela achieved a Professional Specialization Certificate in Public Sector Management through the University of Victoria School of Public Administration. Her training and interest in nonprofit management, strategic planning, and program evaluation led her to become the first Executive Director of the Campbell River Community Foundation. Michaela is proud to work within and lead the prestigious board of directors and is committed to learning and growing along with the Endowment Fund and the community impact of the CRCF.
Gwen Hamling
Administrative Coordinator
info@crfoundation.ca
Gwen Hamling
Administrative Coordinator
info@crfoundation.ca
Prior to retirement, Gwen was employed by Western Forest Products Inc (WFP) for 23 years in various administrative support roles. Gwen retired as WFPโs Timberlandโs Executive Assistant in a role that supported the Timberlands Lead Team in the spring of 2017. Gwen was an active member of WFPโs Campbell River Office Safety Committee. When living on the North Island Gwen was also involved with the local Emergency Preparedness volunteers. She also took great pleasure volunteering at the Marble River Hatchery supporting the chinook salmon run of the that watershed. Gwen is pleased to offer her administrative skills to the Campbell River Community Foundation as they work diligently to connect local charitable organizations with endowment funds to assist in the success of these organizations.
