OUR TEAM - Working Together for a Resilient Future
Our Board of Directors
TISHA BOULTER - Board Chair
Email: tisha@transitionsaltspring.com
KELDA LOGAN - Co-Chair & Acting Treasurer
Email: kelda@transitionsaltspring.com
ANNE MCKAGUE - Working Group Liaison
Email: anne@transitionsaltspring.com
Anne McKague moved to Salt Spring Island in late 2023 after visiting for twenty years. As a climate refugee from BC’s interior, she witnessed extreme events—including the Elephant Hill fire, the 50°C heat dome, Lytton’s destruction in 2021, and the atmospheric river that cut off Vancouver. These experiences fueled her eco-anxiety and led her to join Transition Salt Spring, where she quickly became involved.
A retired school teacher, Anne deeply believes in education and the power of youth. Having lived alongside the Nlaka’pamux and Secwépemc peoples, she respects Indigenous teachings about honouring and protecting the land for future generations.
She is active in the community as a David Suzuki Butterflyway Ranger, planting pollinator patches, working with native plant stewardship and invasive plant removal, and supporting the BC Green Party. She also enjoys yoga, aqua fit, and learning to sail. Salt Spring Island is now home, and Anne is committed to nurturing and celebrating this special place.
Our Staff & Contractors
DARLENE GAGE - Executive Director
Email: darlene@transitionsaltspring.com
Darlene has over 30 years of experience as a social change activist, community organizer, adult educator and facilitator who loves to work collaboratively with groups and communities to learn, plan, get organized and take action together. She specializes in facilitating community change projects and organizational decision-making processes. She is a skilled trainer, counsellor and leader who has spent her career in the non-profit sector, working in small communities, big cities and around the world. She has led organizations and programs in the public health care sector, international development, economic development, and social change and is committed to seeing her home of Salt Spring Island become the beacon of hope it could be during these turbulent times.
CHRIS SMID - Director of Finance and Programs
Email: chris@transitionsaltspring.com
Chris joins Transition Salt Spring as our Director of Finance and Programs, bringing a deep commitment to the island and a passion for building positive, people-first cultures. Drawing on decades of experience in leadership and team development, Chris will focus on strengthening our internal connections and supporting the long-term financial health of our organization. His local leadership is extensive: he currently serves as the Vice President of the Salt Spring Chamber of Commerce and a Commissioner for the Beddis Water Service—working closely with residents and environmental groups—and previously served as the Treasurer for the Ganges Educational Society. Above all, Chris’s work is driven by his family. He loves nothing more than exploring our local forests and creeks with his wife and three kids, one reminder of why preserving our island’s ecosystem is so vital.
ANDRIA SCANLAN - Lighter Living & Climate Coach Lead
Email: andria@transitionsaltspring.com
Andria has worked in community health research and programming for over 35 years. Committed to knowledge and education Andria has put the skills she learned doing her PhD to work in half a dozen other countries and settings including: academic, for profit, NGO's, government and start ups, with one goal in mind - creating healthy communities! Born and raised on the west coast and a full time resident of Salt Spring for over 15 years Andria is a passionate drought tolerant gardener, composter and succulent enthusiast!!
AMY BAUMANN - Administration and Information Lead
Email: amy@transitionsaltspring.com
Amy holds a Bachelor's degree in Asian Area Studies from the University of British Columbia and has a varied professional background in fine arts, entrepreneurship, administration, and community service. A resident of Salt Spring Island since 2018 and a lover of learning, she is in awe of the nature that surrounds her and grateful to be a part of this unique ecosystem and community.
KAREN CLARK - Bookkeeper
Email: bookkeeper@transitionsaltspring.com
Karen Clark (Bookkeeper) has co-owned & operated a human resources consulting firm specializing in pay equity for 25 years & has an MBA. Deeply-rooted in the rocks, soil & community of this island since 1997, Karen is an author and blogger focussing on feminist-centred pagan spirituality.
MORGAN FRASER - Communications Co-Lead
Email: morgan@transitionsaltspring.com
Morgan brings over a decade of experience in digital design, working with non-profits, tech startups, and small businesses to craft compelling visuals and user experiences. Passionate about community building, Morgan has co-created several local initiatives, including a local creative workshop series and Saltine, a zine for sharing community stories from Salt Spring Island. Since moving to the island in 2016, Morgan has volunteered with various local organizations and previously served as the Climate Action Coach Lead at Transition Salt Spring. Now co-leading Communications, Morgan believes in the power of strong visuals and community connections to share ideas that inspire change.
NATASHA KONG - Communications Co-Lead
Email: natasha@transitionsaltspring.com
For over two decades Natasha has focused on design and marketing for nonprofit organizations and social mission-based businesses. She is passionate about online storytelling, using graphics, audio, and video to help communicate challenging climate issues, supporting organizations and individuals to carve a path towards change. She's happy to have called Salt Spring home since 2007 and can be found booting around the island on her electric bike or hiking up one of our beautiful trails. One day, she hopes to complete her permaculture certification.