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Our Approach
About Us
The Pacific Society of Nutrition Management (PSNM) is passionate about nutrition and food service in British Columbia. PSNM empowers Nutrition Managers with proven, clear and simple pathways to accelerate their professional development. We help you meet the industry challenges. From cost-control and quality assurance, to accreditation and safe food handling, as a PSNM member, you’ll be connected to the growing needs of the field through education and training, access and opportunity.
Together, we bridge the gap between food service administrative and personnel, coordinating operations in a variety of settings.
Our Story
Meet the Team
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sib Shaw
President
25 years of experience in hotels and hospitality, retail, cruise, catering, multi-unit long-term care, assisted living, and independent living. Sib is well-versed with WorkSafeBC regulation and policy, financial statements, and unionized workplace environments. Sib has built partnerships with First Nation, Metis, and Inuits.
Andrea Stathos
Social Media
Experienced Food Service Supervisor within Fraser Health with a background of culinary arts and Kitchen Management. Experience using several platforms including CBORD, Meditech Magic ordering system, Microsoft Office, Quickbooks and ESP. Four years of management experience in the hospitality industry. Completed Nutrition & Food Service Management Diploma. Current Member in good standing with the Canadian Society of Nutrition Managers. Culinary Arts Certificate from Vancouver Community College and volunteers regularly with Girl Guides of Canada in an administrative role.
Stella Buttner
Treasurer
Stella has been working in the food industry for over 30 years since training in food service management in Ontario. She is a member of the Canadian Society of Nutrition Managers and the Pacific Society of Nutrition Managers. Stella has worked in 3 provinces in various roles including hospitals, local community centers, and long-term care. She also had her own successful catering company for many years. Her love of food started in England with her parents, grandparents, and even a great-grandmother who always had delicious homegrown food on the table. When she is not working, you can find her creating dishes at home for her family and out on the local trails walking her energetic dogs.
Stephanie brings over 25 years of experience in food service management. She has worked with Regional Health Authorities, non-profit organizations and the private sector. Presently Stephanie’s position is Director of Compliance and Quality Assurance for the WestCana team. She has been a Certified Foodsafe Instructor for the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority for the past 15 years. Stephanie is a Certified Member of the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management and served as President of PSNM 2015-2018.
Loveleen Kaur
Tom Wong
Maria Chelini
Past President 2018/2019
Maria has worked in the Food Services Industry since she was 16 years old. Starting as a Dietary Aide in a Long-Term Care Facility, then taking the program at Langara College and graduating in 1988. Maria has worked in large hospital settings in both Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Health Authorities.
Maria is a certified Member of the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management, and has served as Secretary on the PSNM Board of Directors for the past two years, taking on the role as President Elect in 2017, and then as President for the PSNM 2018/2019 year. Currently working in the private sector, she has run independent living, assisted living and complex care as a Support Services Manager and Director of Support Services.
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