Krista Germyn, Manager of Youth Services

Krista has been working in the field of youth service for well over a decade. She brings her experience in a variety of roles to Sea to Sky Community Services as the Manager of Youth Services. Starting her career in the non profit sector in various youth programs, Krista built her foundational skills and knowledge in a multi service youth centre focusing on the drop-in program, youth shelter and the development and coordination of a drug and alcohol prevention program. These experiences helped Krista develop a keen understanding of the needs of vulnerable youth. Additionally, Krista worked as a youth outreach worker ensuring that relationships with young people and community partners were at the heart of her practice. Lastly, as the Youth Services Coordinator for a regional municipality, she focused on community social development, supervising a team of staff and working with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on the Youth Service Plan for the city. 

It has been Krista’s greatest privilege to be invited into the lives of young people, assisting in their development as a mentor and creating needed programs and services. As a Registered Social Worker, Krista’s education and training compliment her experience well. She is excited to continue to bring her passion for this work to Squamish and ensure that local young people have what they need to thrive. 

Cydney Lyons, Acting Manager of Youth Services

Cydney is the acting Manager of Youth Services at Sea to Sky Community Services. Her portfolio includes project management for Foundry Squamish, partnership establishment, and youth programming in the Sea to Sky region. Cydney’s professional experience stems from her work as a strategy and development consultant, where she’s worked with non-profit organizations, social enterprises and governments to carve strategic pathways and new program models. She has successfully raised nearly 2 million dollars for social purpose organizations in British Columbia since 2018. Having a keen eye for design, Cydney is also skilled in asset development and marketing. Recently, Cydney has served as the Chair of the Squamish Arts Council and continues to work with communities to develop and strengthen the arts and entertainment sector in British Columbia.

She’s the principal and founder of C.L Consulting and is a graduate from the University of Waterloo where she acquired honours in the legal studies program. Cydney lives on the traditional and unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw in Squamish, British Columbia

FAVOURITE MOVIE: Lord of the Rings

FAVOURITE BOOK: Climbing Free, Lynn Hill

I WILL NEVER BE SEEN WITHOUT: Coffee

FAVE PLACE TO TRAVEL/VISIT? Buenos Aires

FUN FACT: Visited 23 countries and counting…

Georgia Dow,  Youth Worker

BORN: Belleville, ON 

FAVOURITE MOVIE: Hunt for the Wilderpeople

FAVOURITE GAME: ​Among us

I WILL NEVER BE SEEN WITHOUT: A sense of humour! 

FAVE PLACE TO TRAVEL/VISIT? The Canadian Rockies

Kim Babirad, Youth Worker

Born: London, ON

Favorite movie: Gladiator

Favorite book: Three Day Road – Joseph Boyden

Favorite quote: “Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt” – John Muir

I will never be seen without: My Nalgene water bottle

Favorite place to travel/visit: My family cottage in Northern Ontario

Fun Fact: Arbutus trees are one of my favorite trees, they are Canada’s only native broad-leaf evergreen tree which means they don’t drop their leaves in the Fall!

Sarah Bulford, Relief Youth Worker

BORN: Kelowna, BC

FAVOURITE QUOTE: “In the beauty of our landscape, we are made whole in spirit” -Unknown

HOW DID YOU GET INTO YOUTH WORK? I grew up in a family of 8 with 4 older brothers. I’ve always loved people and community environments. Working with youth is fun, rewarding and a way to connect with Squamish.

TRAVEL WISHES? Spain, New Zealand, Iceland, Denmark, Japan… and many more

FOOD? Pizza! Sushi! Chocolate!

FUN FACT: I can make a loon call.

Teresa Berkholtz, Relief Youth Worker

BORN: Calgary, Alberta

FAVOURITE MOVIE: Lion King

FAVOURITE BOOK:  The Bible

FAVOURITE QUOTE: Farts are just the ghosts of the things we eat.

I WILL NEVER BE SEEN WITHOUT: Archibald

TRAVEL/VISIT? Romania, Hawaii, New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, Egypt, Jorden, Israel, Peru, Mexico, Italy, Germany, Amsterdam.

FUN FACT: I survived a helicopter crash.

Alex Champoux, Relief Youth Worker

Shane Nunn, Relief Youth Worker

Heather Lightfoot, Relief Youth Worker

Heidi Nixon, Relief Youth Worker

Pearce Mundy, Relief Youth Worker