About

Tim Cormode began his social impact career 24 years ago as the Founder and CEO of Power to Be. That charity combined his love for the outdoors and his social work experience into a simple yet powerful idea: the transformative impact nature can have on youth and families living with challenges.

Over the years Tim built Power to Be into an award-winning charity with 60 employees serving thousands of kids and families. During that time he also experienced firsthand the institutional challenges faced by social impact leaders and the philanthropists who support them.
In finding solutions to those “old school” challenges, Power to Give was born. Tim said goodbye to Power to Be in 2023, leaving it in good hands with a thriving community, a first-class sustainable facility, and one of the strongest charity reputations in BC.

Tim remains passionate about the outdoors, mountain biking every day and also venturing further afield, including climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, and travelling to support Haiti relief.

In 2015 Tim received the BC Community Achievement Award, and in 2020 he was inducted into the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame for his considerable contributions in the world of youth and families with barriers.

Tim lives in Victoria, BC with his lovely wife Brie, daughters Georgia and Grace, and golden retriever Fynn. When he is not with family or at work, he can usually be found on some adventure, doing what he loves best: living life to its fullest and bringing amazing people together.

“Whatever the sector, company, or era, the secret to success is always the same: be sure of who you are, what you do, and who you do it for. Never lose sight of why you matter and what makes you different.”

Lisa is a career brand and marketing specialist who has held leadership positions across all types of organizations, from for-profit start-ups and publicly traded corporations to governments, non-profits, and charities.

She has built multi-channel campaigns for products and services in technology, public health, publishing, sports, music, ecommerce, environment, workforce development, and more, targeting markets from hyper-local to global using budgets non-existent to massive.

After years working in London, England, and New York City, Lisa returned to her roots and true home in Victoria, where she and her husband have raised two extraordinary young women. As a family they are very connected to, and inspired by, the beautiful, traditional lands of the Coast Salish people where they have been fortunate to live and grow together.

Lisa is delighted to bring her skills and experiences to benefit the important work of the philanthropists and change makers at Power to Give, moving from her position on the Board of Directors to come on staff.

Sarah Glenn has been connecting people to their natural environment for over 20 years, using the power and beauty of the outdoors to learn, teach, share, and create experiences that change lives.  Her career has led her from Antarctica to the Artic as a guide, explorer, chef, teacher, program manager, and more. Her collaborative, can-do approach and deep knowledge of programs and operations makes Sarah the ideal person to support the Power to Give grantees as they work to achieve their social impact goals in rural and remote communities across Canada.

Sarah holds a degree in Tourism Management and Outdoor Recreation, a host of professional certifications ranging from Free Diving, Paddle Instruction and Vessel Operation to Advanced First Aid and Rescue, and has training in cultural perspectives and nonviolent crisis intervention.

Born and raised on Vancouver Island, Sarah resides on the unceded, traditional territory of the Quw’utsun First Nation where she continues to explore, work and find connection.

Bre brings a strong combination of private and non-profit operational expertise to her role with Power to Give, ensuring clients and charity partners are cared for and everything runs smoothly as we grow and scale. From HR to event management, logistics to productivity, finance to fine tuning, Bre has us covered.

Her career in Operations Management has led her coast-to-coast from Halifax, NS to some of BC’s most beautiful places including Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort and Sonora Resort. With a BCom from Dalhousie University, several specialized certificates in leadership, decolonization and indigenous learning, and a professional project management designation underway, she’s constantly learning and unlearning.

Bre is the first to admit she loves to “geek out” with a spreadsheet, but despite her nerdier proclivities she still manages to bring a bolt of energy to every project, committed to helping us build our relationships and maintain our authentic culture of gratitude.

Bre is grateful to live, work and play on the unceded traditional Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation. When she’s not at the office, she’s coaching with the Special Olympics, working in her Etsy shop, or petting a dog (probably Maple, her adorable lab).

Carla is the founder of CSM Insights and is an experienced Chief Financial Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting, Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE), Consolidation, and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

A graduate of the University of Victoria, she also has a Master of Professional Accounting from the University of Saskatchewan. She was the CFO at Tiny and was the Senior Accountant for Deloitte Canada, Interfor, and Replay Resorts. Carla has served on The Power To Be board and its committees, and the boards of WeCommerce and Nano One Materials Corp.

Lindsay is an experienced strategic executive leader with proven and repeated success developing strategy and executing internal business opportunities that result in sustainable business in the international arena. He is a pragmatic, multifaceted decision maker who adeptly evaluates, executes, and integrates mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

With a lengthy career in finance, Lindsay acted as VP and CFO for Hecla Mining Company , Goldcorp, and Placer Dome Mining Company. A Chartered Accountant, Lindsay has a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from the University of Manitoba. He has served on boards with the Victoria Golf Society, the Vancouver Symphony and Vancouver Symphony Foundation, the Victoria (BC) Conservatory of Music and is a Former Cabinet Member, The United Way of the Lower Mainland (Vancouver).