Team Archive - Page 3 of 4 - Technology for Living

Elizabeth G.

October 15, 2019

RRT, MHSC, FSCRT

Working with PROP in the many capacities I have over the years, has been the singular highlight in my career as a Respiratory Therapist. Currently I provide Professional Practice services to PROP which means that I translate their unique community RT work into living documents that ensure safe and consistent practices, all of which support PROP members in living independent and active lives. In my 40 years as an RT, I have had the great opportunity to have worked in many diverse health care environments, in many different roles, all of which provide me with a unique skill set to help support PROP.

Wayne P.

October 15, 2019

I joined Technology for Living as a Biomedical Engineering Technologist in 2006, shortly after the Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program (PROP) and the Technology for Independent Living Program (TIL) joined forces, and have had the privilege of seeing the 2 programs grow together. After an enjoyable day at the office, heading up the most amazing team of biomedical engineering technologists, there’s nothing better than spending some quality time with my family, playing hockey with the guys, or cheering on the local teams.

Miranda W.

October 15, 2019

Miranda W. has been a Respiratory Therapist since 2007. She graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Biology from the University of Toronto before continuing her education at the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences. Although she has worked in intensive care units, oxygen, and CPAP therapy, she has found her work at the Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program (PROP) to be the most rewarding of her career. She started with PROP in 2011 and took a 5 year leave to pursue a Diploma and practice in Massage Therapy. Rejoining the team in 2021, Miranda is honored to be the Operations Manager.

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Sherry S.

October 15, 2019

I have been a Respiratory Therapist for over 18 years and have been with the Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program (PROP) since the spring of 2015. Even though most of my career has been in Critical Care in Hospitals, joining the team here at the Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program (PROP) and working in the community has felt very natural. Problem solving, troubleshooting and collaborating with clients to support and foster autonomy and independence has always been a primary focus for me, one where everyone wins.

Rodel M.

October 15, 2019

It feels like it was only yesterday when I joined the Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program back in 2002. I have been fortunate and so proud to work with a dedicated team that shares the same passion of making a significant difference in people’s lives. The best part of my job is meeting our determined clients and devoted family members and care workers who continually are an inspiration to me. I love playing musical instruments in my spare time. I also enjoy creating simple works of art, using various media.

Ean P.

October 15, 2019

Ean has been a PROP member since 2001 and a TIL member since 2006. He served six years on the Technology for Living Board of Directors and now works with the organization as a consultant through his company, ICAN Resource Group Inc. Living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type II, he brings extensive lived experience in assistive technology and disability advocacy. Ean enjoys international travel and is currently a board member with organizations including the Tetra Society, People in Motion Kelowna, and the Canadian Assistive Travel Society.

Christine Gordon

October 7, 2019

I have had a lifelong commitment to ground up community development and I have been involved with BCITS since I helped to develop PROP in 2001 and engineered the creation of BCITS in 2006. I am also passionate about law and policy reform that shifts traditional power balances, which explains my involvement in initiatives like the reform of British Columbia’s adult guardianship laws, the Equipment and Assistive Technology Initiative (EATI), the Medicare Protection Act and the Healthy Communities Movement.

Anthony Chan

October 7, 2019

I am a member of the BCITS’ Board of Directors since its inception. I work full time at BCIT as the Program Head on the teaching faculty of the Biomedical Engineering Technology Program. I am also an Adjunct Professor of the UBC Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program. Other than teaching and coaching young people, I enjoy spending time travelling with my wife and two daughters.

Ken M. Kramer, Q.C., TEP

October 7, 2019

Ken M. Kramer, Q.C. is the founder and principal of KMK Law, a boutique law firm in downtown Vancouver, BC, providing specialized legal services in the areas of Estates, Trusts, Administration, Elder Law, Estate Litigation and Mediation for over 25 years.

Ken has a unique understanding of the disability community combined with his expertise in the area of estates and trusts law to serve families with disabilities. He is extremely passionate and a strong advocate for both the disability and seniors communities and greatly appreciates the opportunity to give back to these important groups. He has served on numerous boards and committees over the past 30 years with a focus on disability and seniors issues.

One of Ken’s biggest passions has been in the area of home care supports and specifically, the Choices for Support In Independent Living program (“CSIL”). Ken has led community negotiations and collaborations with the Province of British Columbia for over 20 years. These discussions have led to significant improvements in the CSIL program including, two significant rate increases, culminating in over $25 million being allocated to the home care community in British Columbia. Ken was also recognized for his service to the community with the distinguished honour of receiving both the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012 and his Queen’s Counsel designation in 2014.

Outside of the legal field, Ken’s diverse portfolio includes serving as the designated representative of the Law Society of BC on the Board Of Directors for the Vancouver Airport Authority (“YVR”), a publicly appointed Board Member and Vice-Chair of the College of Chiropractors of BC, and as a founding Board Member of Technology for Living, a non-profit organization in British Columbia providing respiratory and technology supports to people with disabilities. He is also Past-Chairs of Muscular Dystrophy Canada, Seniors First BC, BC’s Elder Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association, and the Province of BC’s Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board.

Ken also enjoys spending quality time and travels with his spouse, Cora, and 14-year-old daughter, Victory.

Dr. Aditi Shah

October 4, 2019

Dr. Aditi Shah, PROP’s new Medical Advisor

Dr. Aditi Shah is part of Faculty of Medicine, Division of Respirology at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Shah completed her training in Respiratory Medicine at University of Saskatchewan and has received clinical and research training in Sleep Medicine and Neuromuscular respiratory disease at University of British Columbia. She is currently working as a Respirologist at Vancouver General Hospital and in Sleep Medicine department at University of British Columbia Hospital.

Ace G.

October 4, 2019

I officially joined the team at Technology for Living in October 2019 shortly after graduating from the Biomedical Engineering Technology diploma program at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. After spending a month or so as a practicum student here, I fell in love with the main goal which is to help our clients live more independently through the provision of assistive technology and support. I knew I had to become a part of the team here and I have loved every second of it so far. As far as hobbies go, I enjoy being outdoors and watching or playing all kinds of sports including volleyball, baseball, and American football. I also listen to music whenever I can and I am constantly annoying my fellow team members with my humming and whistling.

Jerzy P.

October 4, 2019

I was born in Poland. I came to Canada in 1991, and after graduating from the BCIT Biomedical Engineering program in 2006, was hired by BCITS as a biomed technician. In my spare time, I enjoy watching a good movie or reading an interesting book.

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