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This is your voter’s kit for the election of the 2026 BCFHNA Group Elections.
Voting will take place by electronic means only. No paper mail-in ballots will be provided.
Nominations have now closed.
The following positions are open in the 2026 election cycle:
- Member-At-Large – 2-year term
- Member-At-Large – 2 year term
- Member-At-Large – 2 year term
Following the close of nominations, the following positions were acclaimed:
- President – 2-year term (Nikhil Gandhi)
- Vice-President – 2 year term (Lacey Woloshyn)
- Secretary – 2 year term (Sara Pyke)
- Treasurer – 2 year term (Priyanka Prabakaran)
An election will be held for the three (3) Member-At-Large positions.
Voter Eligibility
BCFNHA members in good standing.
Voting Instructions
Please read the following information carefully: Voting System.
If you have any questions or require any assistance, please send an email to elections@pipsc.ca.
Resumes Submitted by Candidates
Candidate biographies are available for review through the online voting platform.
Biographies are reproduced as submitted, without edits.
Please review all materials carefully before casting your vote.
Deadline for on-line voting: Monday, April 13, 2026 @ 9:00 PM PST.
Thank you,
Rick Cuzzetto, PIPSC National Elections Chair
BCFHNA Group Executive – 2026 Election
Positions and Candidates
| Position | Candidate |
| President | Nikhil Gandhi (Acclaimed) Nikhil is a grateful, uninvited guest on the traditional, unceded, and ancestral territories of the Kwantlen, Musqueam, and Tsawwassen First Nations. He has been an integral member of the BCFNHA Group Executive for three years as a Member at Large, Secretary, and Treasurer. He is also an executive member of the PIPSC BC-Yukon Region and Vancouver Branch, and a member of the PIPSC Bylaws and Policies Committee. He has organized multiple member engagement events and Lunch and Learns for our Group. As a Steward, he has helped several members resolve workplace issues, and was recently recognized as the BC-Yukon Region Steward of the Year. Nikhil’s goal is to now better represent and advocate for our members in the broader PIPSC union as Group President. His vision is to continue to increase member engagement, awareness, and organization to ensure we keep improving our working conditions over the long term. This includes better coordination around Occupational Health and Safety, representation at various levels of PIPSC, and advanced bargaining preparation. He also intends to prioritize furthering cultural safety and reconciliation in our Group’s work. Nikhil is grateful to be nominated for Group President this year and encourages all members to participate in the election process. |
| Vice-President | Lacey Woloshyn (Acclaimed) I’m a third generation white settler of mixed Eastern European ancestry. My great grandparents fled from the Ukraine just prior to World War 1 and settled in Saskatchewan, just north of the Qu’appelle. I grew up in BC and currently reside in Victoria. I’m a Registered Nurse and I have worked at FNHA for over 12 years. I have been involved in PIPSC and union activities as a Steward for over 7 years. I have sat on the Executive Committee for the past 5 years, and my most recent term was as President. For this next term, I’m seeking the role of Vice President. I’m a strong advocate, ethically driven, and centre relationship in my interactions with Members and the Employer. Please consider extending a vote of support. |
| Secretary | Sara Pyke (Acclaimed) Sara Pyke is running for the position of Secretary. She is keen to serve our members in this role. Sara isorganized, dependable, and cares about getting the details right. Sara has worked with FNHA for over 7years. She has over 2 years’ experience as both a PIPSC Steward and as a Member at Large on theBCFNHA Group Executive. In these roles, Sara has supported members with interpreting our CollectiveAgreement and navigating the grievance process. Sara has also led development of group guidelines forthe implementation of our Facebook group. Sara has successfully applied for funds and hosted funmember engagement sessions. Sara has also attended numerous union events and completed additionalSteward training. Sara looks forward to continuing to support our members and the Executive team in therole of secretary. |
| Treasurer | Priyanka Prabakaran (Acclaimed) Currently I am a member at large on the BCFNHA executive. Over my term I have learned quite a bit and have participated within union activities. I believe my time as a member at large has given me a good foundation and I am ready to support my executive team and the members in another capacity as treasurer. |
| Member-At- Large | April Coulson I am a mother, sister, daughter, and grandmother and a Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in/Han Nation citizen, with English and Polish settler ancestry.My family and I are grateful to be guests on the unceded and traditional lands of the Syilx Okanagan people, where we have lived for the past 13 years. I live and raise my family on these lands, and I recognize this land as a living relative, one that holds stories, teachings, and responsibilities.The foundation of my practice is connection, relationships, vulnerability, truth, respect, and openness.I have worked as a Registered Nurse for 11 years, with experience in acute care, residential care, and home and community care. I am grateful and humbled to have served a First Nations community as a Home Care Nurse where the gifts of connection, love, and reciprocity continue to guide my personal and professional growth.I now work alongside First Nations community nurses and FNHA programs as a Home Health Practice Consultant, and my time as an Occupational Health Nurse has added a valuable lens of staff wellness and support to my practice. I am also grateful and honoured to walk alongside students at UBC Okanagan as an Adjunct Professor in the School of Health and Exercise Sciences, where I am able to nurture my passion for education and mentorship. I am putting my name forward for the PIPSC Member at Large role because I believe in collaborative leadership, transparency, and creating a workplace grounded in integrity and belonging. My practice has always centred on relationships, advocacy, and ensuring people feel seen, heard, and supported.A core value I bring to this role is recognizing lived experience as a vital source of wisdom. Our members carry diverse histories, strengths, and challenges, and I believe these experiences should guide how we support one another and how we shape our collective direction.I would be honoured to serve in a way that reflects our shared values and responsibilities to one another. |
| Member-At- Large | Lisa Blok I have been an RN for 25 years, more than half of my life. I have extensive experience in Emergency Nursing, and have been with FNHA for just over 2 years. Previous board experience I have is with the PAC at my children’s school, in both president and vice president capacity over a period of 3 years. |
| Member-At- Large | Victoria Stevens My name is Victoria Stevens, I originate from the Ktunaxa Nation. I have been employed with FNHA since 2024, as the Serious Illness Chronic Conditions Social Worker. I came to this position to support the role in guiding community Health Workers to respond in the best way possible to help First Nations addressing health conditions. It is my pleasure to put forward my name as a member at large. I believe it is important to be involved in the societal processes that assist us in governance of the organization. I look forward to learning and sharing knowledge about the PIPSC union. |
| Member-At- Large | Zach Hans I have been on the BCFNHA executive for 4 years now, this will be my third term if selected. I also am in my 2nd round of bargaining negotiations for our membership. Lastly I sit on the PIPSC BC/Yukon regional Executive (Vancouver branch) I am passionate about workplace equality and protecting employees rights and overall work experiences in relation to union matters. |