Board & Governance

Beatrice Anderson

A patron and supporter of the library since moving to Bowen in 1996, Bea was appointed to the Board in 2020. A lover of books and good writing, she is a decision maker at an administrative law tribunal.

Sue Ellen Fast – Council Rep

Sue Ellen is a longtime Bowen resident and has served on innumerable boards, committees and task groups. She was elected to municipal office in December 2014 and was appointed to the library board in January 2015.

Len Gilday

Following many years making documentary films for international broadcasters, Len now focuses his lenses on Bowen plants, animals (including humans!), and landscapes. Len is a member of the creative team behind Bowen best-seller The Marine Atlas of Nex̱wlélex̱wem/Bowen Island (available at the library and Phoenix Books) and the website Discovering Kwíla̓km — a guide for exploring the human and natural history of Kwíla̓km/Deep Bay/Mannion Bay. 

Christina Gray

Christina is a mother, architectural historian and keen supporter of public libraries. She has lived on Bowen Island since 2017 and currently teaches architectural history in Vancouver.

 Jeb Gutelius – Vice Chair

Jeb helps musicians create innovative social change ranging from mental health care to LGBTQ homelessness.

Don Heth – Chair

Don was a professor for 37 years in the Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta, where he taught psychology at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Don has published about 50 scientific articles and book chapters research topics in his discipline, but is most proud of the ways he was able to use technology to push the boundaries of scientific communication and explanation.

Jennifer Madden

Jen works in executive search, is a mother of three boys and has always advocated the importance of public libraries.  She and her family moved to Bowen in 2020 and Jen joined the Board in 2023.

Peter Matthews

Peter and his wife Susan came to Bowen in 2006. He has worked as an engineer in electricity supply, marine acoustics, engine controls, and approving aircraft software.  As a (now ex) sailor Peter contributed around 15 volunteer years to Marine Search and Rescue. He also works on the garden and house – often under Sue’s direction –  and has served on Tunstall Bay Community Association & First Credit Union Boards. Peter is a Rotarian and an Emergency Social Services volunteer. He hopes to contribute to the evolution of our Library.

Kellee Ngan

Kellee is a writer, arts administrator, and lifelong supporter of public libraries. She joined the Bowen Library board in January 2022.

Angela Redish

Anji was a professor of economics at UBC for 40 years where she taught economic history and monetary economics. She has published a number of books and articles on the history of money and financial systems.

Anita Schuller

Anita moved to Bowen in 1995 and has worked for over thirty years with newcomers (immigrants and refugees) as an educator, teacher trainer and program manager. She is a linguist who loves to learn languages and spends much of her spare time singing.

 Rachelle Smalldon

Rachelle has worked in non-profit organizations for over 15 years in leadership and management roles and currently serves as Operations Manager at Vantage Point. She has lived on Bowen for over 3 years.