Our team is committed to providing health, safety and well-being information, education, and resources to the community social services sector. With diverse knowledge, extensive experience in health and safety, mental health, and psychological safety, our professionals are committed to fostering a safer, healthier work environment.
We engage with both unionized and non-unionized members to support our partners to implement best practices in health, safety, and well-being. We aim to work in collaborative ways, to enhance the overall safety culture within the sector. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, non-discriminatory workplace culture, and providing equal employment and advancement opportunities throughout our organization. Get to know our dedicated team.
Tigran Bajgoric
Chief Executive Officer
Tigran brings extensive senior management, healthcare, and occupational health and safety experience to the role. He has a comprehensive background in organizational health and safety culture, significant experience leading complex provincial projects, and management of multi-disciplinary teams.
He is passionate about growth mindset, collaborative leadership, and helping organization achieve optimal health, safety and wellness culture.
In his spare time, he loves coaching fencing, spending time with his family, and traveling around BC and beyond.
Ana Lucia Mateus
Director of Operations, People and Culture
Ana Lucia has more than 20 years of experience supporting senior level executives by coordinating, planning, and supporting daily operational and administrative functions; and 11 years of experience as a Paralegal.
Her work as an Executive Assistant/Coordinator and Paralegal has given her exposure to many different business sectors including Legal, Local Government, Health Authority, and Social Services. She has a strong, optimistic attitude towards life, people and career.
Savanna Rutkowski
Occupational Health and Safety Advisor
Savanna is an experienced Safety Advisor with a diploma in Occupational Health and Safety from BCIT who is passionate about creating safer and healthier work environments. Throughout her career, she has developed extensive experience in training and instruction, supported by her education in the Provincial Instructor Diploma Program. She facilitates engaging learning experiences that empower people to take a proactive approach to workplace safety and well-being. With a background in community social services, she is committed to supporting organizations by developing practical safety programs, resources, and training that align with both regulatory requirements and the unique needs of the sector. She takes a collaborative approach to workplace safety focusing on education and best practices that foster a positive safety culture and promote the well-being of every employee.
Therese Barrozo
Engagement and Wellness Coordinator
Therese is an experienced social services worker with five years in the non-profit sector. She has a strong background in community engagement and program development. As a support worker, she has been instrumental in developing and implementing programs, including health and safety initiatives that promote safe working conditions to ensure high-quality services are continuously provided. Her passion is to provide tools and resources to empower individuals and the community. With a commitment to improving working conditions in the sector, she is looking forward to collaborating with various partner organizations to create safer and more supportive environments for both employees and the population being served.
Jackie Lee
Occupational Health and Safety Advisor
Jackie brings a diverse background in occupational health and safety, with experience spanning retail, warehousing, healthcare, fuel, transportation, and residential care. After completing the Occupational Health and Safety Certificate Program at Red River College in 2014, Jackie began his professional journey with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, supporting injury prevention initiatives in complex healthcare environments.
Since relocating to British Columbia in 2018, Jackie has continued to build practical, frontline-focused safety expertise before joining the Community Social Services Health & Safety Association (CSSHSA). He has extensive experience in incident investigations, job hazard analysis, risk assessments, safe work procedure development, and COR auditing.
Jackie is passionate about reducing workplace injuries through proactive prevention strategies, with a strong focus on education, effective training, and clear safety communication that supports safer workplaces for workers and people they support.
Lusine Grigoryan
Manager of Education and Training
Lusine is a dedicated educator with a strong background in course design and implementation. As Education and Training Coordinator, she supports
the development and delivery of training programs across the organization. With a Master of Arts in Teaching and hands-on experience using learning
management systems (LMS), Lusine is passionate about integrating technology to improve access, efficiency, and learner engagement.
She is experienced in coordinating projects and supporting day-to-day operations. With a collaborative mindset and a positive attitude toward working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, Lusine is excited to contribute to the health and safety sector by streamlining training processes and enhancing operational support.
Lusine lived and taught English in China for 5 years, an experience that deepened her appreciation for cross-cultural communication and diverse learning environments. She enjoys painting, photography, and graphic design. She values a healthy lifestyle and enjoys yoga, hiking and swimming.
Diana Ramirez
Education and Training Lead
Diana is an education and training professional with a background in instructional design, e-learning, and project coordination. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education and a Master’s degree in E-Learning, bringing experience across both academic and business environments. Her work focuses on creating effective learning strategies, optimizing processes, and supporting engaging educational experiences.
She is passionate about education, continuous learning and developing creative solutions that drive meaningful results. With a motivated and collaborative approach, Diana enjoys taking initiative and values working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, appreciating opportunities to share her own culture while learning from others.
Outside of work, she enjoys exploring new creative hobbies, spending time with her cats, and travelling.
Deberra Chiu
Logistics and Events Coordinator
With over a decade of experience in Vancouver’s hospitality sector, Deberra has developed a comprehensive background in food and beverage operations, event coordination, and client relations. She is widely recognized for her adaptability, meticulous attention to detail, and collaborative approach to leadership.
Outside of her professional pursuits, Deberra is passionate about travel, fitness and mindfulness. These activities fuel her positive outlook and maintain her well-rounded perspective.
Anita Lee
LMS and Technical Support Administrator
Anita is a learning and development professional with expertise in learning management systems, program management, and instructional design. She is passionate about designing engaging, user-focused learning experiences and supporting organizations through effective training, content development, and process improvement. Anita values collaboration and enjoys helping teams create meaningful learning opportunities that drive success.
In her spare time, she enjoys baking, photography, exploring new destinations, and spending time with her family.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, non-discriminatory workplace culture, and providing equal employment and advancement opportunities throughout our organization.