Meet Our Management Team

The Management Team is established by the Executive Director to help guide the operation of CCS, plan and ensure communication.
The members of the Management Team are as follows:

Kate Healey

Executive Director

Kate holds a Bachelor of Arts, with a Major in Sociology and a Human Services Certificate and received a Leadership Certificate from the Laurentian Leadership Centre in Ottawa, in 2013. Kate joined CCS in 2013 and has worked in various roles within the organization and has consistently demonstrated excellence, professionalism and compassion. Kate’s passion, energy, and dedication to help develop and strengthen her community, brought her to CCS in 2013 where her values aligned with the agency. Throughout the years, Kate has held various positions in the agency from practicum student, Residence Worker, Youth Worker, Youth Services Coordinator, and most recently a Program Director since 2019. As a Program Director, Kate oversaw various portfolios, including: Youth, Seniors, Housing, Training & Education, and Food Security. Kate has been the lead staff on the development of the Paramount Housing Project since 2019. Kate is passionate about supporting others to grow, advocating for her community, and working collaboratively with partners from social service agencies, all levels of government, and the private sector to strengthen the community of Chilliwack.

Paige Deagle

Human Resource Manager

Paige joined CCS in 2017 as an Administrative Assistant after completing her Applied Business Technology Certificate. Over the
next few years, she worked her way up in the agency by covering roles like Executive & Fundraising Assistant, HR Assistant, HR Coordinator and finally HR Manager. She has been in this role since 2021. She completed her HR Management Diploma in 2020 and then went on to complete her Bachelor’s Degree at UFV in 2024. She also received her CPHR (Chartered Professional in Human Resources) designation that year.

Julie Hurtado Rocha

Director: Early Years, Youth Services

Julie has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia and a Masters of Arts in Leadership for Non-Profits and Business from Trinity Western University, as well as accounting courses through British Columbia Institute of Technology. Her thesis project was based on Asset Based Community Development as best practice for sustainable community driven development and alleviation of poverty. She brings over 12 years of experience in the field of executive, human resources, finance, and fundraising administration as well as program development and performance management. Julie previously worked as a Program Director at Stillwood Camp and Conference Centre, as a Finance Administrator for 5 & 2 Network (NGO), and she has worked with Chilliwack Community Services since 2016 in a number of roles including Executive & Fundraising Assistant, Youth Services Coordinator and Acting Director.

Justin Geurtsen

Director: Family, Therapy, and Advocacy Services

Justin holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of the Fraser Valley and is currently working his way through a Master’s of Counselling Psychology Degree through Athabasca University. With years of experience in front-line and leadership positions, combined with experience in psychoeducation, Justin facilitates a strong communicative approach based in understanding and value alignment. Justin joined CCS in 2022 and has been a Director since March 2024. Justin has a passion for problem-solving from a collaborative approach and enjoys the opportunity to take on challenges to push forward improvements for both the agency, and the community it serves.

Alex Eriksson

Director: Operations & Housing

Alex Eriksson holds a Bachelor's Degree in General Studies from Thompson Rivers University. With a strong background in housing and community living, Alex has been an integral part of the organization since 2020, contributing to various roles and helping foster a positive, supportive environment. Outside of work, Alex enjoys playing baseball, experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, and spending quality time with family in the Shuswap. Passionate about both personal and professional growth, Alex is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the community.

Geraint Roberts

Director: Immigrant Services and Senior Services

Geraint has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Cardiff Metropolitan University, with over 8 years experience working in Change, Continuous Improvement and Project Management in the British Health and Fire Sectors. This has enabled Geraint to work with Welsh Government and many organizations on a Collaborative strategic level to improve services for clients and numerous staff levels. In 2022, after many visits to Chilliwack, and receiving Permanent Residency, Geraint began working as an IT Project Manager in the Higher Education Sector before joining CCS in 2024 to give back to the community that has welcomed him to Canada. Geraint also has PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.