Claudia Ashford

Claudia Ashford is a retired dental hygienist who has been in the Comox Valley since 1995. She is an active fundraiser for CVTRS and has met many people who have been touched by the program in various ways.

Lorna Mikkelson

I have lived in the Comox Valley since 1994, working both in the public sector as an elementary educator for 35 years in various parts of B.C., and in the private sector running tourist and logging businesses with my husband until 2022. I have always loved being around horses and children, so a position on the CVTRS Board is a real pleasure.

Joanne Seib

Joanne is a retired Educator/Counsellor. Having worked as a classroom teacher, Learning Assistance Teacher and a High School Counsellor, she brings her experience to the team.

Joanne has had a lifelong love of horses and children, making this the perfect opportunity for her to give back to the community.

Marilyn Wortley

Marilyn is a retired horseback rider, having owned and ridden horses for many years. She enjoyed trail riding in Alberta for twenty-five years before moving to the Comox Valley in 1995. Riding in Alberta (when it was warm enough) meant dealing with lots of mosquitoes and horseflies. Not so in the Comox Valley – wonderful trail riding here.

Deanna Piquette

Deanna has lived in the Valley since 2007 and is a retired RN who worked in the ER department of St. Joseph’s and also the new Comox Valley Hospital. She has owned horses for 40 years and know first hand of their therapeutic value for our mental and physical well being. Honoured to be on the board!

Board of Directors