Rhoda Hallgren, new FNHDA Board Vice-President

Wishing a warm welcome and congratulations to our new FNHDA Board Vice-President Rhoda Hallgren! Rhoda joined the Board in 2025.

“My name is Rhoda Hallgren and I am from the Lake Babine Nation (LBN). I belong to the Likh Ji Bu (bear clan); my mother was Sophie Disher and my father was Larry Disher. My maternal grandparents were Catharine & Athanase Adam and my paternal grandparents were Patricia and Larry Disher Sr. I grew up in the LBN community, Woyenne, located within the Village of Burns Lake which is where I currently reside and choose to live, work, and play.” Read Rhoda’s full bio and meet the rest of our Board here!

New Board Members

And a warm welcome to new Board members that were just elected in May, 2026! 

Tammy Abram, Shíshálh Nation (Vancouver Coastal, South Coast)

Evening Star Casimir, Penticton Indian Band (Interior)

Clifford Casper, Tsal’alh (Interior)

Daniel Manson, FNHDA Senior Advisor

We also want to congratulate staff member Daniel Manson on his promotion to Senior Advisor. The FNHDA team is grateful for his thoughtful insights on the advisor team with Lauren Marshall, and appreciates his coffee-fueled enthusiasm. 

Welcome and congratulations to all!