Capital Bike has 4 full-time staff in the office, 15+ part-time staff at the bike valet, and 20+ seasonal bike skills instructors and bike locker attendants. We have an amazing volunteer Board of Directors and dozens of program volunteers that keep us moving.
We’re proof that less is more and that a dedicated team can not only move mountains but encourage people to ride them. We rely heavily on companies, organizations, and individuals who appreciate the culture and commerce benefits of a bike-friendly and focused community.
Emmy Blouin is a fundraising professional, an Advancement Specialist with the Royal Roads University Advancement team. She led the fund development for Indigenous-led organizations and national non-profits. Additionally, brings numerous years of experience in board governance, sport development and event management. In every professional field, Emmy’s focus remains on community development. She is an avid cyclist, whether it be on the asphalt, dirt or gravel and a strong proponent for active transportation.
John Alexander is a Victoria lawyer. He has significant experience in governance and advising not for profits and serving on amateur sport boards. John’s interest in cycling is as a commuter cyclist, and competitive rider, and enjoys bicycles for fun, sport and health.
Liam currently works for Fed Urban Agriculture Society and is passionate about food security, food systems and biking. Connecting community members and cultivating sustainable ideas through food and two wheels. Liam also co-runs weekly rides in Victoria and has organized small grassroot bike events. Liam is excited to help make riding more accessible and inclusive in Victoria.
Chris is a professional musician, application developer and IT consultant. He is an avid cyclist, attempting to live as car-light as possible. If he’s not on tour or staring at a screen, he’s probably out in the woods somewhere on his bike.
With a background in entrepreneurship, government relations, and project management, Devon is all about navigating complex challenges and pedaling toward impactful solutions. Driven by a passion for sustainability and active transportation, he’s committed to helping communities in the CRD ride toward a better, healthier, and more sustainable future.
A life-long cyclist, Rob started his career in business and law before moving into a role with the 2010 Olympics and Paralympics. After the 2010 Games Rob became the CEO of not-for-profits active in the high-performance building and climate change fields, working with local, provincial, national governments and UN agencies. Throughout his career, he has served on numerous not-for-profit Boards operating at the local through national level, including as a Director of the BC Cycling Coalition.
Isabella (Bella) has lived in Victoria her entire life. With a passion for biking and making her community a better, more vibrant livable place- joining the board of Capital Bikes was an easy fit. She brings a decade of experience of community and political organizing. Bella loves to bike everywhere she can, especially with her new e-bike. She is keen to help create a more active and engaging urban environment. And continue to foster a cycling community in the CRD. In her spare time, she enjoys baking, and a good romance book. She is excited to hit the ground running!
Finn is a passionate and optimistic young man who believes in the potential of the bicycle as a tool to liberate people and transform our cities. His areas of expertise include infrastructure design, international precedents, the psychology of why people ride, and housing policy. While he is currently studying Geography at UVic in search of a career in urban planning, he has been involved in urbanism since age 12 when he wrote his first letter to the editor. Finn hopes to help Capital Bike reach its full potential and continue on its mission of getting more people cycling to more places, more often.
Catherine is a teacher and active member of the francophone community who believes active transportation plays a key role in building communities and supporting physical health. As a bike commuter, rock climber, and outdoor enthusiast, she is passionate about making cycling a fun, practical, and accessible choice for all.
Janaan is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in retail strategy and consumer insights. As a Manager of Category Leadership at Danone, she brings a sharp analytical perspective and a collaborative spirit to every initiative. Beyond her professional life, Janaan is deeply involved in her community and is passionate about healthy and active living. She is an avid cyclist and hiker and has been teaching yoga and fitness for over ten years. Her family shares this enthusiasm for cycling, often biking around the city to daycare, gymnastics, restaurants, and other activities. Janaan is dedicated to making cycling more accessible and inclusive and is enthusiastic about helping Capital Bike foster a vibrant, bike-friendly culture across the Capital Region.
Tira Okamoto (she/her) is a city enthusiast who can be found cycling along bike trails, at the farmers market, or jumping off the Banfield dock. She works in provincial climate policy and is taking steps to become a Registered Professional Planner. When it comes to biking, Tira is passionate about accessibility, sustainability, and connected communities. Fun fact – in college she co-led an annual bicycle powered concert called Ecochella.
Kody is passionate about sustainable transportation and safer, more connected bike networks. He works as a civil engineer at CFB Esquimalt and brings a decade of project management and leadership experience from across Canada. Kody is eager to see Capital Bike strengthen its participation in local government decision-making, build productive relationships with policymakers and staff, and ensure that community cyclists’ perspectives are represented in conversations about the future of our streets.
Newly retired from well over twenty years in (mostly) the public sector, James has always preferred to bike, run or walk most places when possible, and was a bike commuter for much of his working life, (spent mostly as a senior UX designer and research analyst at BCIT). He also has previous nonprofit board experience in the lower mainland, including serving on the inaugural board of the VACC, which ultimately became HUB (serving largely the same role there as Capital Bike does in the CRD). Advocating for better AAA infrastructure is very important to James after nearly being killed by a careless driver in April 2024 and suffering permanent injuries as a result.
Colleen is a committed cyclist and community advocate who is excited to apply her skills to help bring Capital Bike’s Five Year Strategy to life.
Rebecca, a graduate of Kinesiology from Université Laval, is dedicated to making movement an integral part of daily life for everyone. Passionate about inclusivity, she strives to create spaces where physical activity is accessible and enjoyable for all. Rebecca is on a mission to foster a healthier and more active community!
Aliya is thrilled to be part of this dynamic team at Capital Bike! As an avid cyclist and a teacher at heart, she’s excited to help make cycling more accessible to the residents of our beautiful city.
Alexandra joined Capital Bike with a passion for non-profits, years of experience planning diverse events, and innovative ideas to get more people on bikes. Growing up on Vancouver Island, she still remembers the excitement of Go By Bike Week (Bike to School/Work Week) in elementary school and the lasting impact it’s had across Greater Victoria. As the Event Manager, she’s focused on creating fun, engaging, and inclusive events that bring people together, celebrate cycling, and inspire everyone to get outside.
Lana Taves is a Senior Bike Skills Instructor. Lana values the physical and mental benefits of biking, from increased energy to the feeling of self-powered, low-carbon freedom. She holds Master of Resource and Environmental Management degree.
Capital Bike is always on the lookout for new and exciting ways to get involved in the community and grow our programs.
Have an idea? What to get involved? Let’s get in touch!
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