Jacqueline Kingma
Executive Director
Jackie began her role as Executive Director at Meadow Rose Society in May 2023. She holds a degree in leadership from Trinity Western University. Jackie has a background in hospice care and counselling and brings her passion for compassionately supporting those in our community into her leadership role. She has a strong commitment to see families thrive.
Jackie is married and a mother of 3 and was born and raised in the Fraser Valley. When away from the office, she can be found taking a walk at river, sipping a chai tea latte with a friend or studying for her Masters in Counselling Psychology.
Denny Friesen
Board Chair
Denny was born and raised in the Fraser Valley and feels blessed to be living in such a beautiful place.
He has been on the board of directors at Meadow Rose since July 2012. Denny believes in what Meadow Rose does and the importance of the impact it has in our community. He loves how our community supports us and is always in awe of how giving and loving the people of Chilliwack are when they open their hearts and hand to Meadow Rose.
Denny has been married to Sheila since 1988. He is also involved with one of Meadow Rose’s partners, Main Street Church as a director. Denny enjoys fishing, skiing and camping in his spare time.
"It is more blessed to give than receive." - Acts 20:35
Sheila Friesen
Director
Sheila joined the Meadow Rose team in February 2012 after seeing a post on Facebook. She instantly fell in love with the cause. Sheila retired and joined the board of directors in June 2023.
In her spare time, Sheila loves to camp and do various crafts. Denny and Sheila are the proud parents of 3 children gave them 8 grandchildren.
Krystal McKay
Director
Krystal is a member of the board of directors for Meadow Rose Society. In 2014 she stumbled across an available volunteer position and soon fell in love with the purpose of Meadow Rose Society and has enjoyed being a part of the growth over the years and watching how MRS has become such a vital part of the community. Krystal especially loves seeing how supportive the people and businesses of Chilliwack have been in helping the most vulnerable members of our community.
When Krystal is not studying, you can find her outdoors with her husband and 7-year-old son, usually camping, fishing, boating or hiking. A cup of coffee and good book is never far from her reach.
Krystal’s favorite quote that she tries to live by every day is: “Be the change you wish to see in the world”.
Derek Van Oosterom
Treasurer
Derek has been serving as a Treasurer at Meadow Rose since March 2014 after hearing about the cause from Sheila and seeing her and Kathereen’s passion.
Serving as treasurer has been an amazing blessing by being able to witness the incredible generosity of the community as well as the continued commitment by all the volunteers.
Derek works in accounting at a local company and in his spare time likes to enjoy the outdoors by mountain biking or hiking and spending time with his family.
He looks forward to seeing all the incredible things Meadow Rose will accomplish with the talented team behind it.
Devon Sanderson
Director
Devon joined the board of directors in 2021. Motivated by a strong desire to give back to the community, Devon is committed to serving the mission of Meadow Rose Society and is inspired by the generosity within the local community and the dedication of the MRS volunteers and staff.
Bringing over ten years of experience in fund development, she has an extensive background working with various charities across British Columbia and Ontario.
Devon and her family like to explore the natural beauty of the Fraser Valley region, spending time at the lake, camping, and enjoying walks to the nearby ice cream shop.
Ashley Parshyn
Board Secretary
Ashley Parshyn joined the board in 2024 after seeing the important work being done by MRS as a volunteer.
Ashley deeply enjoys volunteering at the Meadow Rose Society office and assisting the wonderful families and adorable infants that access our services. Ashley believe in the power of community and giving back, and is very thankful for the opportunity to be a volunteer and board member at MRS.
Ashley works as a Communications Manager at an environmental nonprofit and is deeply connected to to land and nature. In her spare time, you can catch Ashley bird watching, crouching down to take a better look at plants and fungi, and laughing with her husband.