Supporting the Work of the Council

The BC Blueberry Council team administers and executes the Council’s programs, initiatives, and day-to-day operations. Working in collaboration with the Executive Director and industry stakeholders, the team plays an active role in advancing the Council’s mandate across the BC blueberry ecosystem.

Council staff bring experience across applied research and variety development, grower engagement and education, business and international development, marketing and communications, industry relations, program delivery, and administration. Under the leadership of the Executive Director, the team helps drive implementation, coordination, and execution across the Council’s strategic priorities.

Our Team

The staff directory below provides contact information for the BC Blueberry Council team. For general inquiries, please contact the Council office.

Sudeshna Nambiar

Executive Director

Dipin Vasudev

Grower Relations Manager

Karen Carter

Office and Finance Manager

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Eric Gerbrandt

Research Director

Michael Dossett

Berry Breeder

Major Dhillon

Food Safety Coordinator

Kailea Heggs

Project Admin Assistant
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