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Meet The Team
Justin Johnstone
Board Member
Tony Esteves
Board Member
About West Coast Speaks Health Society
West Coast Speaks Health Society is a nonprofit organization based in Victoria, British Columbia, working to reduce loneliness and social isolation by encouraging meaningful conversation between people in our communities.
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Through simple, welcoming programs, the Society creates opportunities for people to connect in everyday places. These initiatives help individuals build social confidence, strengthen their sense of belonging, and experience the benefits of human connection.
Participation in West Coast Speaks programs is voluntary and open to members of the public.
West Coast Speaks Health Society advances health by reducing loneliness and social isolation through programs that encourage conversation, connection, and community belonging.
Our approach ​
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The Society focuses on practical, low-barrier ways to encourage human connection.​ By creating simple opportunities for conversation, West Coast Speaks helps make it easier for people to talk with one another and build new social connections within their communities.
Governance​
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West Coast Speaks Health Society is governed by a volunteer board of directors who oversee the organization’s mission, programs, and strategic direction.
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Current directors include:
• Carrie Parsons
• Ajah Newsome
• Justin Johnstone
• Tony Esteves
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The board meets regularly to guide the organization’s activities and ensure it operates in compliance with the requirements of a nonprofit society.