About
Since 1969, the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society (DHAS) has supported Delta Hospital through a wide variety of programs and initiatives. The Auxiliary supports patient care and comfort at Delta Hospital Campus of Care, which includes Delta Hospital, Mountain View Manor, and Irene Thomas Hospice.
Staff
The DHAS staff is responsible overseeing and supporting the administrative, operational, and volunteer management activities of DHAS. The staff works collaboratively with Unit Coordinators and volunteers to ensure the Auxiliary’s objectives are met.
Matt Doherty
Operations Coordinator
Board of Directors
The DHAS Board of Directors is responsible for steering the organization toward a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure DHAS has adequate resources to advance its mission. Our volunteer Board members are drawn from the Delta community and are committed to serving and prioritizing the best interests of the DHAS. Board members bring to the table expertise in finance, human resources, healthcare, communications, business, and more.
Board of Directors
A retired elementary school music teacher, Cathy has been a member of the Delta Hospital Auxiliary since 2017. She started working in the Thrift Store on Saturdays and continues to work with the Collectables Team on Sundays. Cathy has been the Secretary of the Auxiliary Council, Vice-President and held the position of President from 2020 to 2024. Cathy is proud to be a part of an organization who’s volunteers have worked so hard over the years to contribute to making the Delta Hospital the success it is.
Yvonne has been a Ladner resident for 53 years. She and her husband of 57 years raised three children who often return with their families visit in Ladner.
For many years Yvonne worked with immigrants, teaching English, and then until 2017 managing the Delta School District Adult ESL programs and contracting with Canada Immigration.
She has been a thrift shop volunteer since 2000, first working as treasurer, and then mainly in the electrical area and with watches. She is a life member and as Auxiliary historian she researched and wrote a book of the first 50 years of the Auxiliary. Yvonne was a Board member for more than 13 years including 2 years as president. She has done a lot of computer, social media and online work for the Auxiliary, especially with the website, Facebook, Epos, and Better Impact.
Yvonne wishes to serve on the Board to help with policy and procedure practices and she also hopes to work towards a better communication model with the volunteers in the various units. She wishes to see all volunteers happy in their various roles.
I have been a Thrift Store DCO for the past 5 years. I am the former supervisor of DHAS Lifeline program (3 years). I have also served as a Director and Treasurer of DHAS for 1-1/2 years. I have a B.Comm from UBC and a CGA Accounting designation. Past work experience includes corporate banker, accountant and comtroller for Delta Bus Company for 30 years. I was responsible for all financial matters for a company with 200 employees and $20 million in annual sales. I have lived in Ladner for the past 32 years. I would like to serve on the board because I want to contribute to the continued success of the Auxiliary. I also believe my prior experience on the board will help the transition to the new board. I think the biggest challenges of the Board and the Auxiliary will be maintaining sufficient volunteers in all departments as the current volunteer group ages and moves on, as well as getting volunteers to step up to fill supervisory and the coordinator positions when these current volunteers want to move on.
My name is Angela Smith, and I have proudly volunteered with DHAS for the past 12 years.
I began my journey in the Thrift Shop, where I worked in every aspect of the store before quickly becoming a cashier—a role I truly enjoyed. Later, I became the Thrift Shop Coordinator, leading the store through some incredibly challenging times, including the COVID-19 pandemic and, later, a devastating fire. Those were certainly difficult years, but they also demonstrated the resilience and dedication of our volunteer team.
Since then, I have taken on the role of Thursday Daily Supervisor. One of the most rewarding parts of volunteering has been the opportunity to work alongside such an incredible group of people. My fellow volunteers have become like family, and the time I spend with them brings me great joy.
Outside of DHAS, I run a trucking business from my home while also caring for my mother, who has dementia. I am the proud mother of three wonderful daughters and grandmother to seven amazing grandchildren, all of whom I am fortunate to see and be actively involved with every day. My life is full, and I truly wouldn't change a thing.
As for serving on the Board, I know there will be a great deal to learn, and I look forward to the opportunity to serve my community!
My name is Gerry Fraser and I have volunteered as a DCO at the Ladner Thrift Store since April 2025. I have lived in Delta for 26 years, I have 3 children and 5 grandchild. I enjoy the overall comradery and sense of community at the Thrift Store and like all volunteers share the goal of wanting to raise funds to support health services in our community. I also get some exercise out of the deal! When I’m not at the Thrift Store you might find me on the golf course or my grandson’s baseball game.
I believe my 40 years of work experience in forestry and the oil and gas sector and previous volunteer experience make me a good candidate for the DHAS Board. I have a lot of experience with strategic planning, managing large budgets, permitting and regulatory compliance and health and safety. I served as President and Treasurer of the Gold River Minor Hockey Association, President and Treasurer of the strata where I reside and I was also appointed by the Province of BC to the Nootka Resource Board. An advisory body on land use issues in the Nootka Sound region.
As a DHAS Board member I will work collaboratively with the Chair and other Board members to ensure open lines of communication where good ideas are gathered and acted on. I will ensure a clear annual plan and budget is prepared and presented to the membership at the AGM.
Michaela Fengstad is a career educator and community advocate with more than 30 years of experience in education, human resources, career development and community engagement. She holds a Master of Education and has proudly called Canada home since 1999. Her journey as an immigrant has shaped her strong commitment to inclusion, collaboration, and building welcoming, resilient communities. She brings strengths in strategic thinking, governance, volunteer support and occupational health and safety. She believes strong organizations are built through transparency, thoughtful decision-making, and genuine respect for people, and she looks forward to helping the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society continue its important work in our community.