Youth and Parent/Caregiver Advisory

The planning and design of our local Foundry centre is supported by our Youth Advisory and Parent & Caregiver Advisory.

Meet our Parent and Caregiver Advisory

These advisories meet monthly and support the Foundry SC team and Community Partners in creating a centre that is welcoming, accessible, and adapting to the needs of young people and their caregivers.

In the spring, some of our PCA members met for a cedar weaving workshop with Jessica Silvey at Red Cedar Woman Studio. This was a perfect opportunity to connect with each other and grow our knowledge of Coast Salish culture. Left to Right: Lisa Weitendorf (Engagement Facilitator), Jen Davey, Rebecca Ryan and Cheryl Alsop (Advisory Members) and Nievelina Carmona (Indigenous Engagement Facilitator).

Meet Our Youth Advisory

Izzy (she /her)

Izzy is 23 years old, and a graduate of Chatelech Secondary School (2020). Since graduating she has completed a Social Support Worker program. She is a board member for the Family Support Institute, and a member of the Minister’s Advisory Council for Youth with Support Needs. Izzy identifies as a neurodiverse female who is a part of the LGBTQ2IAS+ and she is committed to creating safer spaces for neurodiverse and LGBTQ2IA+ youth in our community. Izzy has been integral in creating and circulating Foundry Sunshine Coast’s community engagement survey. Izzy and Lisa are working together to deliver presentations and facilitate the Foundry engagement survey in high schools across the coast.

Riley (he/him)

Riley is a member of our Youth Advisory. He is excited to help build community awareness around Foundry planning, and future supports. "Hi! I’m Riley, and I’m passionate about volleyball — it’s my favourite way to stay active and connect with others. I was introduced to Foundry by a friend, and I was immediately drawn to the vibrant community. I wanted to join Foundry to develop my skills and build lasting connections with like-minded people. I’m excited to grow alongside everyone and contribute to this amazing community!"