OUR PEOPLE
Diverse Backgrounds and Experience
Project Change Foundation is run by a volunteer board of directors. Collectively, the group brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in governance, management, operations, and administration. Every year we provide free advisory support and mentorship to help our recipient organizations achieve their goals.
Judy Adams
With over 25 years of experience in the service and hospitality sector, Judy Adams is a results-oriented executive known for her big-picture thinking and ability to elevate successful brands. She has held leadership roles at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Delta Hotels by Marriott, Coast Hotels, and Absolute Spa Group. Judy also brings valuable nonprofit and board experience, having served as Managing Director of the BC Partnership for Sustainable Tourism Society and co-chair of the YVR Golf for Kids Foundation. More recently, she was Vice President of Operations and Business Growth at Climate Smart Businesses before serving as a Trusted Advisory Group Chair with TEC Canada, helping business leaders overcome challenges and achieve their goals. Judy has returned to hospitality as General Manager of Residence Inn by Marriott in Vancouver, where she focuses on enhancing business performance through workplace cultural transformation and leadership development.
Patricia Bood
Patricia Bood is an experienced director, executive, general counsel, and corporate secretary with over 25 years of legal, governance, and operational expertise. She is the CEO of Puimac Consulting, a specialized governance consulting firm, and serves on the boards of the BC Passenger Transportation Board, Clean Prosperity, and a local community centre. She previously served as Chair of the Association of Corporate Counsel BC Chapter and a board member of InTransit (Canada Line). Patricia has led multifunctional departments at British Columbia Investment Management Corp and Brookfield Renewable, overseeing legal, procurement, risk, compliance, and corporate governance. She holds an independent corporate director designation (ICD.D) and an ESG designation (GCB.D) and has completed courses in artificial intelligence (MIT Executive Education) and Indigenous intercultural awareness (Law Society of BC).
Leah Coss
Leah Coss is an international speaker, identity strategist, and social impact entrepreneur committed to helping individuals and organizations reach their full potential—by design, not by default. With over 20 years of experience in franchise development and operational systems, she has helped founders and business leaders scale with purpose, strengthen organizational culture, and design their operations for sustainable growth. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of Build a Biz Kids, a national charity equipping youth with future-ready skills, emotional resilience, and strong self-identities through real-world learning experiences that foster long-term mental wellness. As a board member, Leah brings deep expertise in strategic growth, leadership, and identity development—along with a passion for supporting organizations focused on social impact and transformative education.
Gordon Johnson
With more than 35 years in hospitality management, Gordon Johnson has built a stellar reputation for delivering excellence in market and financial performance. His leadership experience spans senior roles at Atlific Hotels and Delta Hotels, where he spent over 30 years working across Canada. Gordon is currently Senior Vice President of Operations at SilverBirch Hotels and Resorts, overseeing a portfolio of 16 hotels in major cities from Victoria, British Columbia, to St. John’s, Newfoundland. A dynamic leader and strategic thinker, he fosters innovation, creativity, and strong relationship management. Gordon has held leadership positions with the Hotel Association of Canada, Tourism Vancouver, Tourism Calgary, and the Vancouver Hotel General Managers Association. He holds a Bachelor of Hospitality from Vancouver Community College and is a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at the University of Guelph.
Joe Kelly
Joe Kelly is dedicated to empowering businesses and nonprofits to drive sustainable and impactful change. With over 25 years of experience, he delivers actionable insights through project management, research, and training. As an educator, Joe has taught university courses and corporate workshops on leadership and change-making. His work has appeared in media and academic journals, and he is also a frequent global speaker, inspiring audiences to take meaningful action with clarity and purpose. Joe holds a PhD in Resource and Environmental Management and is the author of The Gandhiana Jones Project: An 8-Week Course in Becoming the Change You Want to See in the World.
Emily-anne King
With a passion for community care and social equity, Emily-anne King has dedicated her career to tackling child hunger and supporting vulnerable families. In 2012, she left her career as a legal assistant to cofound Backpack Buddies, an innovative program that bridges the weekend hunger gap for children in need. What began as a local initiative has grown into a vital resource, now providing food security for over 6,000 children weekly throughout British Columbia. In 2017, she became Executive Director of Quiet Cove Foundation, spearheading bold initiatives to address systemic social challenges and create lasting impact. A lifelong volunteer, she has supported families through Union Gospel Mission and Canuck Place, reinforcing her deep commitment to community service. A hands-on and visionary leader, Emily-anne champions innovative approaches to social impact, strengthening communities and supporting those in need.