Board of Directors
Carla Bekkering
Carla is a member of Canadian Defence Lawyers, the Canadian Bar Association, the Vancouver Bar Association, the Commonwealth Lawyers Association, and, the ADR Institute of British Columbia.
Fisnik Kumnova, Q.Med, Q. Arb
An ADRBC member in good standing since 2018, Fisnik brings a combined body of experience and education in multiple ADR Disciplines, alongside over five years’ direct experience as ADRBC’s Manager of Stakeholder Relations.
Glen W. Bell, C.Arb.
Glen Bell practiced law for over 40 years in the fields of arbitration, mediation and litigation. He holds the Chartered Arbitrator designation from the ADR Institute of Canada.
Yeda Hong, Q. Med
Having been an ADRBC member ingood standing since 2018, Yeda has also been a very strong and generous volunteer contributor to our annual Symposium over several years, and also serves on our Regulated Civil Mediation Roster.
Perminder S. Tung
As an experienced Lawyer and Mediator, Perminder uses his strength as an effective communicator, and his keen ability to relate to people, to assist parties in resolving their disputes.
Marco Abruzzi, FCIArb
Marco Abruzzi is an experienced mediator and arbitrator dedicated to helping parties resolve disputes with clarity, fairness, and efficiency.
Beata Chami
Beata Chami is an Organizational Psychologist, executive coach, mediator, and researcher specializing in cultivating psychologically safe and high-performing workplace cultures.
Joan Cotie, C.Arb, C.Med, Reg Social Worker
Joan is a mediator, arbitrator, parenting coordinator, and writes Views of/Hear the Child Reports.
Maria Constantinescu
Maria Constantinescu is a distinguished and dynamic conflict resolution professional known for her unwavering integrity and empathetic approach.
Wally Oppal
Wally is an experienced counsel and strategic advisor. His practice focuses on alternative and traditional dispute resolution as well as Aboriginal law.
Brin Hamilton, Q.Arb, Q.Med
Brin Hamilton is a conflict consultant, mediator, arbitrator, facilitator, human resources professional, and a Partner at ADR Education, a pan-Canadian dispute resolution firm.
Cheri Williams
Cherie Williams brings extensive experience in governance, fairness, and dispute resolution to her candidacy for the ADRBC Board. She currently serves on a strata council and has held leadership roles on two strata boards, guiding bylaw and governance initiatives.
Senior Staff
Stacey R. Rose – Executive Director
Stacey is a seasoned dispute resolution professional, having spent her entire career working with parties in the realms of commercial insurance, Strata property, and general civil litigation.
Zana Sulhasi Zherka – Roster Manager
Zana is an experienced professional, having spent over fifteen years developing a diverse background in project management, market research, and finance.
Lisa Pope – Operations Manager
Having joined the ADRBC Team in October 2023, Lisa brings an extensive background in customer service, project management and administration within various areas of direct stakeholder engagement.
Janine Guy – Education Coordinator
With more than 20 years of experience in customer service and operations management, she has a passion for challenges and a results-driven approach.



















