Staff and Advisory Committee:
The Living Wage Campaign is a program of Vancity Community Foundation and guided by an advisory committee, with representatives from community organizations and other partners and supporters across BC.
Our Staff:
Anastasia French, Provincial Manager, Living Wage BC.
Anastasia (she/her) is a seasoned campaign strategist with over a decade of experience leading initiatives that have shaped public policy and raised millions for social impact across the UK and Canada. Since 2020, she has spearheaded the Living Wage campaign, driving systemic change to improve income equity. Anastasia also serves on the board of the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition, contributing her expertise to provincial anti-poverty efforts.
As a proudly neurodiverse leader, Anastasia brings a unique perspective, creative problem-solving, and deep strategic insight to her work. Outside of advocacy, she’s explored every park, library, and brewery in Vancouver.
Jessie Niikoi, Communications and Administration Coordinator, Living Wage BC.
Jessie (she/her) recently started at Living Wage BC in October 2025. She has previously worked as the Chairperson of the British Columbia Federation of Students (BCFS), an advocate for affordable and accessible post-secondary education in BC. In her spare time, she enjoys reading romance books and watching anime. Jessie is a sneaker lover and loves talking about new tech devices.
Advisory committee members represent the following organizations: