The Real Estate Foundation of BC is pleased to announce the appointment of our newest Governor: Mavis Underwood, an elected member of Saanich Nation’s Tsawout band council. Mavis has been appointed by the Minister of Finance for a three-year term.

“With four decades of experience in Indigenous governance, education, and social services, Mavis is a strong addition to our Board of Governors,” said CEO Jack Wong. “We’re extremely fortunate to have her and I look forward to working with her over the next three years.”

Mavis began her career as a certified teacher and has taught First Nations studies, learning assistance, counselling, and social studies. She has also served as Aboriginal Deputy Director with the Province of BC, as Executive Director of NIL/TU,O Child and Family Services, and as an adult educator at the Saanichton School Individual Learning Centre.

Mavis has earned a BA in Child and Youth Care, a BC Teachers Certificate, a Sexual Abuse Counsellors Certificate, and an MA in Indigenous Governance. She has been recognized with a Derek Thomson Award for contributions to social policy change, a Woman of Distinction Award for community leadership, and a Canada 125 medal.

Today, Mavis is (mostly) retired and enjoys spending time with her two daughters, granddaughter, and dog.

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The Foundation is directed by a seven-member Board of Governors. The British Columbia Real Estate Association, the Real Estate Council of British Columbia, and the Real Estate Institute of British Columbia each appoint one member. The BC Minister of Finance appoints three members, and the Union of BC Municipalities appoints one member.