Our Team

Amanda has worked for human services and non-profit organizations for over 25 years. She began work at Cowichan Family Caregivers in January 2018 as the Manager and now serves as a Caregiver Support Lead. Amanda has a first class honours degree in the social sciences and a life long passion for the work of creating inclusive and interdependent communities. She was a caregiver for her beloved mother (in law) and feels honoured to support family caregivers throughout the Cowichan Valley.

Kelly Chopty has over 20 years of progressive experience working in the field of Human Resources, including long term health care.  Her values are woven into the way she works with clients and candidates alike; with integrity, trust, respect, and enthusiasm at the core. She believes doing the right thing, honesty and follow-through are her strongest skills. 

Kelly has become a passionate advocate for family caregivers and understands what they can go through, as she was the primary caregiver to her mother for many years. Her mother’s disease made her incredibly present in the moment, as things would change daily. Kelly soon came to realize that humour and laughter needed to become a big part of her caregiving role. Kelly knows that caregiving can be extremely hard, and she does not dismiss the gravity and the hardship of the situation, and she has also learned that during the tough times it can be too easy to forget the importance of humour. Kelly is glad she has etched the funny memories of those caregiving years in her spirit and now holds them closely to her heart.

Kelly holds a Degree in Public Administration from the University of Saskatchewan as well as a Business Certificate in Accounting. 

As the Executive Director of the Cowichan Family Caregivers Support Society, Linda is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of the organization and developing outreach and advocacy for caregivers in healthcare and social services. Professionally, Linda has worked in the non-profit sector for many years, but was drawn to CFCSS for more personal reasons. Having been a caregiver herself, Linda has a deep compassion for caregivers and the many challenges they face. She has had the privilege of connecting with many of the amazing caregivers in our community and is dedicated to representing and advocating for caregivers and programs throughout the Cowichan Valley and British Columbia.

Phil’s family moved to the Cowichan Valley in 1974. He quickly became an active community member, involved with coaching soccer, volunteering in the executives of soccer, North Cowichan committees, the Parks Board, and Harbours Commission. After downsizing and moving to Crofton the Sea walk, Community Center and our Seniors Center. Phil was introduced to dementia when he and his wife became caregivers for his mother. Later, Phil’s wife was also diagnosed and passed away from dementia. Phil felt that he might be able to help others with his experience in caregiving, and he accepted the nomination to join the CFCSS Board.

Tracy has been on the board of CFCSS since 2013. She believes that caregivers are the unsung heroes of our society because they watch out for our vulnerable, our elderly, and our frail mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, and friends, sometimes for years. The work we do to support caregivers is why she is an enthusiastic part of the CFCSS team.

Robert retired from his position as Financial Controller for the Cowichan Tribes in 2007. He has enjoyed volunteering for CFCSS on the organizing team for the Annual Shawnigan Lake Adventure fundraiser and currently serves on the Board of Directors.