Directors (listed in alphabetical order by last name)
GRC - Taylor Bohn
LinkedIn Profile URL - https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorbohn/
As an Information Security Risk Advisor at UBC, I advise initiatives on Privacy and Information Security risk and support in the development and implementation of mitigation strategies. Ensuring alignment with BC FOIPPA and UBC information security standards. This at times includes providing guidance and recommendations to various stakeholders across the university. I have multiple years of IT experience, with a focus on Information Security, in both the finance and health sectors. I have strong skills in Systems Administration and Automation, Data Analysis, and Business Process Improvement, which I leveraged to enhance the security posture and performance of the systems and networks I managed. I am a self-motivated, hardworking individual who seeks out problems and determines solutions to address the root cause.
Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) - Simon Chu
LinkedIn Profile URL - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-chu-ca-cpa-cisa-a3058111
Simon Chu is a Vancouver based GRC leader with extensive experience supporting global organizations across complex regulatory and risk environments. He currently serves at Teck Resources Limited, where he focuses on digital risk, compliance, and governance, bringing a strong foundation in internal controls, audit, and information security. In addition to his CISA certification, Simon holds a CPA designation, and is an active contributor to the professional community through leadership roles with ISACA.
Communications, Marketing, and Social Media (CMS) - Smayan Daruka
LinkedIn Profile URL - https://www.linkedin.com/in/smayandaruka
Smayan is a cybersecurity professional, currently working as a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst at D-Wave Quantum. With experience spanning cybersecurity operations, human risk management, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), and enterprise security, Smayan brings both technical insight and a people-first perspective to his work. His work focuses on bridging technical security practices with practical business outcomes through cross-functional collaboration.
He is particularly passionate about approaching cybersecurity not only as a technical discipline, but as a balance between security, usability, risk, and human connection. He has served as the CMS Director since June 2023. Smayan is committed to giving back to the community and bringing people together through impactful events, thoughtful engagement, and initiatives that support both personal and professional growth across the cybersecurity community.
Membership - Margaret Dibor
LinkedIn Profile URL - https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretdibor/
Margaret Dibor, CISO with over 20 years of experience advising organizations on governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management. CEO at Dima Risk Solutions. A longstanding member of the ISACA community has contributed to both ISACA London and ISACA Vancouver, where she served as Membership Director. In that capacity, she led membership growth initiatives and introduced community engagement programs that strengthened chapter cohesion beyond formal programming. Margaret Dibor now seeks to bring their professional expertise, governance acumen, and proven commitment to the ISACA mission back to the ISACA Vancouver Board of Directors.
SheLeadsTech (SLT) - Sabrina Feula
LinkedIn Profile URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinafeula/
Sabrina Feula is a senior engagement and communications leader with over 18 years of experience working at the intersection of government, academia, and innovation. As Director of Member Engagement & Communications at BCNET, she leads province-wide strategies that connect 44 post-secondary and research institutions, advancing collaboration, digital infrastructure, and research capacity across British Columbia. Sabrina brings deep expertise in stakeholder engagement, governance, and strategic partnerships, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale programs and high-impact events. She has worked extensively with senior leaders across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, building relationships that drive policy alignment, funding, and innovation.
Special Programs - Anthony Green
Anthony enjoys giving back through teaching and volunteering. His passion for sharing his knowledge and expertise is further demonstrated by his role as the instructor of the Cyber Security Strategy and Risk Management Micro-Credential at UBC. Moreover, his expertise in the field is recognized by his position the lead curriculum developer for a Governance, Risk and Compliance diploma upcoming at VCC, where he offers valuable insights and guidance to help advance the program and prepare students for successful careers in the field. In addition to his professional pursuits, Anthony is committed to giving back to the community by volunteering his time and serving as the Immediate Past President for the ISACA Vancouver chapter while previously holding the roles of President, Vice-President and Communications Director. Lastly, Anthony has been very active in the mentorship community actively mentoring students and young graduates looking to help them land their first opportunity!
Certifications - Jing (Jenny) Li
Jenny Li is a senior security analyst at BC Liquor Distribution Branch, with experience across both private and public sectors and a strong background in GRC and risk assessment. She holds two master's degrees and brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her work. Prior to transitioning into cybersecurity, she worked in the private sector as a senior software engineer and quality assurance manager, gaining extensive experience across the software development lifecycle. Jenny is an active volunteer with the ISACA Vancouver Chapter, contributing to both the GRC and Certification units. Since 2024, she has served as Associate Director of the Certification unit, where she has led and supported impactful initiatives. Jenny brings leadership, organizational, and collaboration skills, along with a strong commitment to professional development. She is passionate about creating accessible learning opportunities and empowering others to pursue ISACA certifications and advance their careers.
Academic Relations for Post Secondary - Fred Liu
I am a Senior Manager within the Technology Risk team at EY with over 13 years of experience, and I served as the Post-Secondary Director for ISACA in 2025.
Mentorship - Daina McFarlane
LinkedIn Profile URL - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/daina-mcfarlane-99542b1a5
Daina is an experienced IT security professional with expertise in security awareness training, DFIR, threat hunting and risk management. An SME for Cybersecurity and an ambassador for SheLeadsTech that is passion and commitment driven and takes pleasure in helping others to achieve personal and professional growth.
Programs - Chris Shachtay
LinkedIn Profile URL - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-shachtay/
Chris is an independent technology and cybersecurity advisor with more than 20 years of experience spanning sales strategy and execution, cybersecurity, governance, risk, compliance, and emerging technologies. He is the Founder of Spark Advisory AI, where he focuses on helping organizations align technology sales and marketing with AI-enabled execution and responsible governance practices. Chris is actively involved in the local technology and cybersecurity community through his work with ISACA Vancouver, where he contributes to program development, event strategy, and community engagement initiatives.
More recently, he joined Acetech as an Event and Marketing Specialist, supporting initiatives that foster collaboration, leadership, and growth among technology founders and executives. His areas of focus include AI strategy and governance, cybersecurity risk management, sales enablement, and building stronger connections across the business and technology ecosystem.
Government Relations - Gulshanpreet Singh
Gulshanpreet Singh is a cybersecurity leader and Senior Consultant at EY Canada, specializing in strategic advisory, incident response, and cyber transformation. He holds a Master of Engineering in Telecommunications & Information Security from the University of Victoria and maintains several industry-leading credentials, including CISSP and GCFA. Gulshanpreet currently serves as a Board Director for the ISACA Victoria Chapter, where he has been instrumental in driving community engagement and professional growth initiatives since 2023. Throughout his career at EY and BC Transit, he has developed a strong track record of translating complex technical risks into high-level, business-aligned strategies—specifically through architecting Zero Trust roadmaps and delivering executive risk reporting. He is eager to leverage his experience in strategic planning and cross-functional leadership to support ISACA Vancouver’s mission and strengthen its professional initiatives.
Academic Relations for High School - Darren Yung
Darren has his roots in Burnaby BC. He holds a computer science degree from SFU and completed his teaching certification in 2000. He's been teaching computers, IT and math for over 20 years and over the past five years is teaching the Palo Alto Cybersecurity Academy in the Burnaby School District at Cariboo Hill Secondary School.