Meet Our Team

Ann Brown

Ann Brown plays a key role in bringing generations together through the Connections Project. As the Intergenerational Connector, she coordinates programs that link seniors and young families, creating opportunities for meaningful connection, learning, and shared joy. Ann’s warmth, creativity, and passion for community help foster relationships that bridge generations and strengthen belonging across the Comox Valley.

Amy Bauman

Through my love of helping the community, children and families, I have ended up here as the Cumberland Family Connector. I am excited to share my passion for my community and the incredible forest, parks, trails, people and village that makes up Cumberland.

I grew up on the island and am now excited to raise my two young children here in the Comox Valley. Living in Cumberland since 2010, I knew this is where I would call home. Close to the ocean, river, lakes, forest and snowy mountains, it has everything someone with a passion (and bachelor’s degree) in Outdoor Education could want. Since my education, I have worked and travelled through Recreation, Outdoor Education and Summer Camps and have started our family with my partner who is from Adelaide, Australia.

I am excited to be able to engage with our young families, offering connections to each other and our village, while supporting children through the work the Building Connections Project is set out to do. I look forward to working in partnership to improve the health and well-being of young children by supporting families and building community within Cumberland. Please feel free to reach out with any ideas, comments or excitement you have!

Darcie Emerson

Darcie is a rural parent with four children who loves nature, laughing, and growing things. She first became involved in the Building Connections Project as a participant in a focus group in 2019 and is currently the Family Connector for the North Comox Valley region. Since her involvement, she has been thrilled to be part of the efforts of many to help the Project take shape and build opportunities for families with young children.
“I feel so fortunate to be working with an incredible collection of people who share my passion for supporting families, building strong webs of community, and helping create spaces where people feel that they belong. I feel truly honoured to work with and for the amazing families I meet.”

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