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Who are we?
Who are we?
The Learning Disabilities Association Fraser South is a registered charity that has been serving the communities of Surrey, Delta, White Rock, and Langley since 1979. We are a not-for-profit organization governed by a body of dedicated volunteers (elected annually) and consist of professionals and parents who have a strong connection with learning disabilities.
Our Mission:
To advance the education, employment, social development, legal rights, and general well-being of people with learning disabilities. We are committed to creating a society in which people with learning disabilities are able to reach their full potential.
Our Vision:
Is to reduce the drop-out rate and school-avoidance of children and youth with learning disabilities by providing appropriate support, resources, and programming.
Meet the Board
Meet the Board
President - Philippa Slater
President - Philippa Slater
Following both her children’s dyslexia diagnosis, Philippa was greatly helped by the Learning Disabilities Association of BC and decided to became a member of the Surrey Chapter. In due course, she was voted as Chair of the Board there. It later expanded into LDA Fraser South.
Her experience includes serving as the Operations Committee Chair for LDA-BC and representing the province at LDA-Canada. Philippa's primary focus remains advocacy, especially after the successful Supreme Court ruling in J. Moore v. BC Ministry of Education.
Now retired and a grandmother, she was pleased to be asked to rejoin the LDAFS board.
Treasurer - Avril Glass
Treasurer - Avril Glass
Avril has been a resident of BC for her entire life. She holds a certificate in Personal Financial Planning and has completed the Canadian Securities Course. Avril's work experience has been in a variety of sectors, including many positions within the accounting departments and two terms as Executive Assistant to a CEO. Avril has two sons, both of which have learning disabilities, and for who she was a strong advocate throughout their school years. This included a successful outcome to her BC Human Rights Tribunal.
Board Member at Large - Diana Klingner
Board Member at Large - Diana Klingner
Diana Klingner is a senior executive and operations leader with over 30 years of experience managing complex organizations, multi-million-dollar budgets, cross-functional teams, and high-stakes initiatives across Canada. Her expertise lies in organizational leadership, financial governance, operational restructuring, and strategic program execution.
Throughout her career, Diana has led organizations through growth, transition, and stabilization. She has built governance frameworks, developed operational infrastructure, and implemented financial controls that ensure compliance, transparency, and long-term sustainability. Her leadership approach integrates strategic planning with disciplined execution, aligning stakeholders, resources, and systems to achieve measurable outcomes.
Diana has overseen budgets of up to $7 million, directed full-cycle accounting functions, implemented multi-platform revenue reconciliation systems, and delivered audit-ready reporting. She is experienced in regulatory compliance, board reporting, contract negotiation, and cross-jurisdictional operations, including international not-for-profit transitions and government-funded initiatives.
As a founder and executive leader of national and provincial organizations, she has established boards, structured reporting models, led strategic partnerships, secured stakeholder alignment, and delivered complex contractual programs from concept to completion. Her background includes direct supervision of operational teams, workforce coordination, vendor management, risk mitigation, and performance accountability.
Recognized for decisive leadership and systems-based thinking, Diana brings clarity to complexity. She strengthens organizational structure, enhances operational efficiency, and ensures financial and governance integrity while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships at the executive and board levels.
Board Member at Large - Laurel Logan
Board Member at Large - Laurel Logan
Laurel Logan is a Masters Certified Barton Tutor with nearly a decade of experience tutoring the Barton program to neurodiverse children and adults. She is currently both a Barton Tutor and an Inclusive Education Case Manager for designated students in K-12, where she leads the co-creation and ongoing coordination of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) with parents, teachers, Education Assistants, and external professionals, ensuring goals align with each student’s designation and needs. She develops student budget proposals, manages student learning plan spending, and coordinates assessments, contracted services, and external programs. She cares about helping each student reach their full potential.
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