Andrea Thomas Hill, Founder and Chair
Andrea Thomas Hill moved to Vancouver from Toronto in 1999. She has 20 years of experience in marketing communications, both in advertising agencies and for corporate clients. In 1992, Andrea organized the first Run For The Cure for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. After expanding the Run For The Cure across the country, Andrea later sat on the Board of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, BC Chapter for several years before shifting her attention to single mothers and children living in poverty in Vancouver. Andrea is married and mother of two children.
Leanne Armstrong, Acting Treasurer
Kim Craig, Secretary
Kim Craig has parlayed 25 years of private-sector experience into her role as Secretary at Cause We Care. Her unique combination of expertise in children’s book publishing and real estate – plus fundraising for non-profits – brings with it a diverse, problem-solving skill set. Kimhas volunteered with various organizations supporting education, arts, and sciences. She was inspired to join Cause We Care to help affect real change in the lives of women and children living in poverty. Kim and her husband have been Vancouver residents since 2007. They have two children.
Tanis Goldman, Outreach Services
Tanis Goldman brings marketing and development strategy expertise to bear on issues of Cause We Care’s community outreach and fundraising efforts. A lifelong believer in community participation, Tanis has volunteered with a number of charitable organizations. Her passion for women’s and children’s rights drive her commitment to Cause We Care, where she manages CWCF’s three annual supply drives. Tanis is married and has one child.
Vandana Varshney Lecky, Fundraising
Vandana Varshney Lecky was born, raised and educated in Vancouver. A Senior Investment Advisor at Canaccord Wealth Management for over 17 years, Vandana also gives back to the community and city she loves through her ongoing charitable efforts. She previously served on the Board of Endeavour Society for the Benefit of the Arts, Sciences and Health, and was a member of the 2008 Arts Umbrella Gala committee. She has been providing her fundraising expertise to Cause We Care Foundation since 2009. Vandana is married with three children and is committed to helping all mothers provide for themselves and their families.