Erica Timmerman

Job Title
Communications Specialist

Department/Location
Communications & Public Affairs (520 West 6th/VGH administrative office)

How long have you worked at VCH?

Coming up now to three months.

Tell us what you do at VCH in one or two sentences:
I support One Vancouver communications, including writing memos, designing posters, producing videos, organizing events and creating stories for the VCH News.

What’s your favourite thing about your work?
Meeting so many interesting people who work in various occupations all over the Lower Mainland. I’ve heard such wonderful stories of staff caring for patients and clients. It’s obvious people are very passionate about the work that they do.

How does your work contribute to the VCH True North goals?
I put people first in all the stories that I write. We have so many interesting programs and initiatives, but it is the personal stories that show how we are making a difference.

One thing we might be surprised to learn about you:
I’ve driven across Canada …twice.

Three things you always have in your fridge:
Hummus, veggies, and yogurt.

Who or what inspires you?
My grandfather was always a positive person. He always found the good in everything and because of that he maintained extremely good health up until his death at 105. I always think of him when I get frustrated in order to see things differently.

Most healthy habit:
Biking to work!

Favourite vacation spot:
Tofino is my happy place.