Melanie was re-elected Chair at the 2020 AGM, having served 5 years on the BCCC Board to date. A 30-year cycle commuter to Vancouver General Hospital, Melanie served on the advisory committee for the VCH Cycling Centre, encouraging and mentoring colleagues. Melanie volunteers during the summer with BCCC’s Kids on Wheels program, and participates in a variety of charity rides and triathlons across the province.

Kids on Wheels Committee Chair

Executive Committee, Member

Anastasia grew up in Russia where cycling and walking were the norm and car ownership was uncommon. Having experienced the contrast between where she grew up and car-dominated North American communities, she became passionate about safe and people-friendly urban, suburban, and rural environments.

Now based in Powell River, BC, Ana works as the Sustainability Planner for the City of Powell River. In her role, she leads all of the City’s active transportation work - her main focus and passion. She has led the development of the City’s first AAA Bicycle Network Strategy - an ambitious plan for a complete all-ages and abilities cycling network linking all key destinations in the community. This plan has been adopted by Council into the Official Community Plan and she has secured grants for a number of key projects that are currently in the implementation phase.

Ruth Lloyd is a multimedia journalist and dedicated advocate for safe, accessible active transportation. After moving back to her hometown of Williams Lake in 2020, she was struck by how far the city lagged behind in cycling infrastructure—dominated by trucks and highway design that made it hostile to cyclists.

In response, Ruth co-founded Streets For All Williams Lake with her friend Denis, a grassroots group focused on raising awareness and pushing for safer infrastructure in the community.

Ruth brings a strong background in non-profit organization development, fundraising, marketing and communications, cycling education, and event planning. She played a leading role in organizing local Go By Bike initiatives, serving as a coordinator for a year, and is a regular participant in the annual Bike Rodeo. She also helped develop an arts centre for a local non-profit and currently contributes her expertise to the City of Williams Lake’s Active Transportation Working Group, helping shape the city's AT network plan.

An avid cyclist, Ruth has ridden in diverse environments around the world—whether commuting, touring, mountain biking, or gravel riding. Her passion for cycling and community building, combined with her on-the-ground experience in rural and underserved regions, makes her a strong voice for equitable and inclusive transportation solutions across B.C.

Colleen MacDonald is the author of the website Let's Go Biking and three BC cycling guidebooks:  Vancouver, Okanagan and Vancouver Island. She loves exploring and discovering great places to ride, walk and roll in BC and Around The World.  Looking for easy and fun places to discover by bike ... check out the latest posts on letsgobiking.net 

Dean is a lifelong runner and cyclist with over 30 years of experience in finance and administration at a publicly funded post-secondary institution. A dedicated advocate for active transportation, Dean currently lives in Vancouver where walking, running, and cycling are part of his daily routine. He believes in the urgent need to shift more vehicle commuters to active modes and public transit—both to improve public health and reduce road conflict between drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.

Rob Higgins is an Associate Professor of Biology at Thompson Rivers University and a long-time advocate for active transportation. With over 35 years of experience as a cycle commuter in smaller cities like Williams Lake and Kamloops, Rob has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing communities where cycling infrastructure is still developing.

He co-founded Kamloops’ first cycle commuting organization and currently serves as co-chair of the Kamloops Cycling Coalition (KCC). His work has focused on non-profit organization development, community engagement, and strengthening relationships with municipal staff and elected officials to advance support for active transportation.

Under Rob’s leadership, KCC has become a key voice for safer, low-carbon mobility in Kamloops. The organization is now prioritizing public engagement as part of its strategy to build momentum and awareness around cycling and accessibility in the region.

Rob brings valuable grassroots experience to the BCCC Board and is committed to supporting cycling advocacy across B.C., especially in smaller and mid-sized communities.