Our Staff

Brin Morgan

Brin was born in Edmonton and raised in Prince George. She has called Victoria home since 1991, when she moved here having never visited the city before. She attended Camosun College and the University of Victoria, studying psychology and then business administration. After 16 years in the tourism industry, she changed career paths and joined a local real estate company. As part of their support staff for over 5 years, she filled many different roles including Reception and Conveyancing. Outside of work, Brin enjoys an active lifestyle, reading, and creating foods, crafts and memories with her family.

Rory Grewar

Rory was born and raised in Winnipeg and attended the University of Manitoba. He worked for 14 years as a Senior Administrator with the Provincial Government’s Environment Commission. In 2004 he moved to B.C. to become Director of Administration at the David Suzuki Foundation and in 2010 fulfilled a lifelong dream to move to Vancouver Island when he joined the Victoria Foundation. Rory has served on several charitable boards including the All Charities Campaign of Manitoba, the Institute of Public Administration of Canada, and the Performing Arts Lodge (Vancouver). He has also volunteered with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, The Immigrant Centre of Winnipeg and, most recently with the Victoria Film Festival. He has a passion for travelling and has visited over 30 countries and loves theatre, classical music, art and architecture.

Gord Griffiths

Gord Griffiths has lived in the Greater Victoria area since 1989 and for the vast majority of that time has been involved with the community.

Gord has served in various capacities as a Controller, Executive Director, CFO, and CEO in both the private and public sectors. He is a CPA, CA, and Audit Committee Certified by The Directors’ College. He has been both reporting to and serving on Boards since 1994. Having dealt extensively with many varied businesses and philanthropic pursuits as a professional accountant, and in his banking career, his familiarity with finance and governance is supported by knowledge and experience in human resources and general business operations.

He is also active on hockey association, private company, co-operative boards of directors, and in various volunteer roles. Gord and his family reside on Vancouver Island and participate in a variety of sports and outdoor pursuits.

Nathan LaPointe

Nathan was born in Vancouver, raised in Victoria and graduated from Oak Bay High School. He has been with the foundation since May 2008. He graduated from Camosun College in April 2009 with his Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting Option) degree. He completed the Certified General Accountant program in August 2011. Nathan completed co-operative work terms with local accounting firms before joining the Foundation. Nathan enjoys volunteering, reading books and playing board games.