Governance and Leadership

The Maplewood Care Foundation is guided by a volunteer Board of Directors and
supported by leadership responsible for operations and
administrative oversight. Together, they steward the Foundation’s resources and
ensure decisions are made in alignment with its purpose and values.

Guided by Purpose

Guiding Principles

Our Mission

The Maplewood Care Foundation supports the long-term sustainability of Maplewood Care Society and invests in initiatives and innovations that enhance quality of life and improve care practices for older adults across Abbotsford and the Eastern Fraser Valley.

Our Vision

A future in which older adults experience improved quality of life - supported by a Foundation known for leadership, sound governance, and meaningful impact.

Our Values

The following values guide how the Board and leadership approach stewardship, grantmaking, and accountability.

Stewardship

We manage donations and resources with care, responsibility, and foresight. We are committed to using funds wisely and ensuring support is available for both today’s older adults and future generations.

Accountability

We uphold strong governance and act with integrity. We are transparent in our decisions, disciplined in how we allocate funds, and committed to earning and maintaining the trust of donors, residents, families, staff, and the community.

Learning & Improvement

We value innovation and continuous learning. We support thoughtful change, evaluation, and ongoing improvement to strengthen programs, enhance care, and respond to evolving needs.

Compassion

We put older adults at the centre of everything we do. We are guided by their lived experiences and remain committed to protecting dignity, comfort, and well-being in every decision.

Impact

We focus on outcomes that make a real difference. We prioritize initiatives that measurably improve older adults’ care, strengthen quality of life, and support excellence in practice.

Board of Directors

Nik Venema

Nik Venema

Board Chair

Betty Poettcker

Betty Poettcker

Nominating Committee

Brandon Kelley

Brandon Kelley

Finance, Investment & Audit Committee Chair

Marion Keys

Marion Keys

Grant Committee Chair

Shelley Canning

Shelley Canning

Nominating Committee Chair

Derek Froese

Derek Froese

Governance Committee

John Pankratz

John Pankratz

Governance Committee Chair

Kevin Boonstra

Kevin Boonstra

Governance Committee

Leadership

Jennifer Hystad

Jennifer Hystad

Executive Director, Maplewood Care Foundation

Nicole Percival

Nicole Percival

CEO, Maplewood Care Society

David Kao

David Kao

Director of Finance (Maplewood Care Society)