Description

The Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce is excited to present 'Practical Governance for Today’s Boards- Watson Board Advisors' on November 5th, 2026. 

Strong governance is foundational to effective leadership. It builds trust, accountability, and long-term organizational success for businesses, non-profits, chambers, and member-based organizations serving their communities.

Join Watson Board Advisors for a practical and engaging breakfast session designed for board members, executives, business leaders, and professionals looking to strengthen their governance knowledge. Drawing on extensive experience working with organizations across Canada, the Watson team will share insights, best practices, and real-world examples that participants can apply within their own organizations.

Whether you currently serve on a board or are interested in enhancing your understanding of governance, this session will provide valuable guidance on the responsibilities, opportunities, and challenges facing today's boards.

What You’ll Learn

● Foundations of effective board governance
● Director duties, responsibilities, and fiduciary obligations
● The role of boards, board chairs, and executive leadership
● Governance versus operations and where to draw the line
● Common governance challenges and how effective boards address them
● Best practices for building strong, accountable organizations

The session will conclude with a dedicated Q&A, providing attendees with the opportunity to ask questions and gain practical advice from experienced governance professionals.

Who Should Attend

● Current Board Members
● Board Chairs and Committee Chairs
● Executive Directors and CEOs
● Business Owners and Senior Leaders
● Non-Profit Professionals
● Individuals interested in strengthening their governance knowledge

Breakfast will be provided.

Meet our Advisors

Robyn Curry, Senior Associate

Robyn is a Senior Associate at Watson and has worked with hundreds of Board during her 10 year tenure at Watson. Robyn has worked closely with a wide varity of NFP boards across British Columbia and Cananda and is deeply familiar with the governance structures, pressures, and dynamics specific to the sector. She has facilitated conversations on role clarity, boardroom dynamics, and decision-making in complex environments.

In addition to her work at Watson, Robyn serves on the board of FarmFolk CityFolk. She brings both practical and theoretical insight to governance — and a clear understanding of what it takes to make it work in practice.

Robyn’s ongoing governance learning includes attending numerous workshops, webinars, courses and events, including: San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training, Sotera Safety Aboriginal Awareness, U of A Indigenous Canada, University of Colorado

Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity, UBC Sauder Facilitation Skills for Leaders, DCRO Risk Governance Institute: An Introduction to Risk Governance

Hannah Duchnycz, Associate

As an Associate at Watson, Hannah supports clients on governance reviews, board evaluations, CEO and director performance assessments, and board education initiatives. She brings a balanced perspective grounded in both governance advisory and executive and board recruitment, enabling her to advise clients with a keen understanding of the competencies, motivations, and dynamics that drive high-performing leaders and effective boards.

Before joining Watson, Hannah worked with a national executive search and leadership development firm, where she supported the recruitment of senior executives across sectors.

Hannah holds a Bachelor of Management from the University of British Columbia Okanagan and a Human Resources Management Diploma from the British Columbia Institute of Technology. She also serves as a Junior Board Member with Dress for Success Vancouver.