Twin Rainbows Member Gallery
I have been a member since 2011 and I live with my partner Mike and our kids, aesa (18) and Declan (11), and our dog Stella (9ish). We used to live in 5E for 9 years before moving to 1W. I was born in New Westminster and moved to Brentwood Bay (just outside of Victoria) when I was 2. I’m a social worker at BC Childrens Hospital, working part time on the psychiatric emergency unit. I also work part time as a therapist in private practice, specializing in anxiety, eating disorders and burnout.
Things I love to do: Yoga, seawall walks, cold plunging, hanging with my family & pup.
How I contribute: Work Parties, Committee work, Being a Buddy, Contribute photos or articles to Newsletter, Attending AGMs and GM, Putting up posters, Served on the Board.
Skills: Organizing and helping.
Funs facts about me: Mike and I were both DJs for years. We got to travel all over the world playing our records in places like Tokyo Japan, Seoul Korea, Melbourne Australia, Whitehorse Yukon and NYC. We always let the kids know….we used to be cool!
What’s great about TR: Too much to list. Every day I wake up and pinch myself for how lucky we are to live in a safe, affordable, beautiful home and community.
I’ve been a member since 2009. I live with Pete Vann. I was born in (or grew up in) New Brunswick.
I work for HUB Cycling, and we promote Active Transportation, and work on making it easier to get more people cycling more often.
I love to crochet, play my ukelele, walk my dog Junebug, and eat yummy gluten free food.
I love working with the amazing people on the Newsletter and the Aging in Place Working Group.
I have been a member since 2000 and I live with my husband, Jeff Evans, and children Matthew (15 yrs old, born 2010) and Carys (12 yrs old, born 2013). Our pets include 2 aquatic frogs, a goldfish and dog, Joey. I was born in Montreal. Grew up in Toronto. Moved to Calgary in 2004, then to Vancouver in 2006. In case anyone doesn’t know, I have alopecia – which is an auto immune condition which causes hair loss. That’s why I have no hair, and I choose to wear a bandana on my head!
I work as an Education Assistant (EA) or as the Vancouver School Board calls it, and SSA or SSW. I work with children and youth with extra needs.
Things I love to do: walking our dog, snowshoeing on Cypress, playing games and having movie nights with my family. I love to take photos! I’m trying to exercise more regularly lately and am entertaining taking a fitness class at False Creek CC. I want to learn how to knit/crochet.
How I contribute: Work Parties, Putting out the Recycling Bin, Bread Team, Facebook Admin.
Fun facts about me: I used to play the violin for almost 15 years when I was younger. I also used to sail regularly when I was younger; one day I’d love to have my own boat!
What’s great about TR: I know my neighbours and I care about them. I love being part of a support system. We are all invested in our home together and I love this co-op living concept! I feel lucky to be part of TR.
I have been in member since 2022 and I live with my partner Audrey and our sons Will and Rory. I was born in New Zealand and I work at SFU.
How I contribute: Work Parties, Committee work, Attending AGMs and GM, Represent the Coop (e.g. CHF Delegate, Replan, or False Creek South Neighborhood Association).
What’s great about TR: The impromptu chats I have with my neighbours around the buildings.
I’ve been a member since 1989. I live with my spouse, Kyong-ae. We have one child, our daughter Riam, who was born in Vancouver and lived at TR until age 18 when she went off to university. I was born in Kitimat, BC.
What kind of work do I do? I’m a semi-retired refugee lawyer. I didn’t fit in to conventional legal work. When I discovered refugee law I knew it was what I wanted to do. I’ve worked with refugees from more than 30 countries. I taught a refugee law course for UBC Downtown for 20 years. In 2025-26 I’ve been working with refugees from Afghanistan, Tibet and Iran.
What do I love to do? Outdoor activities, theatre, songwriting and travel. I enjoy cycling, kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snorkelling & scuba, and hiking. I’ve written, and produced 4 musical theatre plays for the Vancouver Fringe Festival and directed 7 productions at the Fringe. I’ve enjoyed casting and working with young actors, musicians and music directors, often BIPOC or LGBTQ+. In recent years, Kyong-ae and I have travelled to Ecuador, Tasmania, Cornwall and South Africa, and we’re currently planning a trip to Kosovo and the Balkans.
How do I participate? I’ve been twice on the Board, including a term as President, and I’ve also served on the Membership and Inspection Committees. I’m currently on the Green Working group along with Huck Baldwin from the West and, Laura Harvey and Eben Alton from the East. We’re responsible for bicycle parking and electric vehicle (EV/PHEV) charging in the 2 buildings, and we arranged for Telus fibre optic to be available to TR. We obtained a TR EV Ready Plan, subsidized by BC Hydro, and have explored the possibility of having some Level 2 charging stations installed. When our new transformer is installed sometime in 2026, we’ll revisit obtaining Level 2 chargers. We welcome new participants and suggestions for new environment-related projects, such as the installation of rooftop solar panels to reduce our Hydro bills, and a campaign to get the 2010 electric streetcar line back up and running alongside Lamey’s Mill Road.
What are some interesting or fun facts about me? I had never been to an Olympics so when the Winter Games came to Vancouver in 2010 I decided to volunteer. I trained to become a Biathlon Timing Official, received a certification, and ended up working at the Biathlon Finish Line at the Whistler Olympics. I still volunteer as an official, most recently at the BC trials for the Canadian Junior and Youth National Biathlon Teams. I had never written a song until about 15 years ago when they started popping into my head. Since then I’ve written over 40 songs and had 3 make it to the semi-finals of the UK Songwriting Contest.
What’s great about living at TR? The sense of community. I really like knowing my neighbours and their kids, and enjoying the social events, along with being part of the solution to the housing crisis in Canada instead of part of the problem. Governments are only know starting to realize that co-op housing is essential for the future of affordable housing in this country.
I have been a member since 2022 and I live with my partner Abdul and our sons Will and Rory. I was born in Vancouver and I currently look after our kids full time.
I love making art, knitting, and spending lots of time outside with my family and friends!
I’ve just volunteered to help the Communications Committee lay out their newsletters.
I love being in community with my neighbours. I still feel very touched by how well I was cared for after giving birth to Rory.
I’ve been a member since 1989. I live with my spouse, Kyong-ae. We have one child, our daughter Riam, who was born in Vancouver and lived at TR until age 18 when she went off to university. I was born in Kitimat, BC.
What kind of work do I do? I’m a semi-retired refugee lawyer. I didn’t fit in to conventional legal work. When I discovered refugee law I knew it was what I wanted to do. I’ve worked with refugees from more than 30 countries. I taught a refugee law course for UBC Downtown for 20 years. In 2025-26 I’ve been working with refugees from Afghanistan, Tibet and Iran.
What do I love to do? Outdoor activities, theatre, songwriting and travel. I enjoy cycling, kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snorkelling & scuba, and hiking. I’ve written, and produced 4 musical theatre plays for the Vancouver Fringe Festival and directed 7 productions at the Fringe. I’ve enjoyed casting and working with young actors, musicians and music directors, often BIPOC or LGBTQ+. In recent years, Kyong-ae and I have travelled to Ecuador, Tasmania, Cornwall and South Africa, and we’re currently planning a trip to Kosovo and the Balkans.
How do I participate? I’ve been twice on the Board, including a term as President, and I’ve also served on the Membership and Inspection Committees. I’m currently on the Green Working group along with Huck Baldwin from the West and, Laura Harvey and Eben Alton from the East. We’re responsible for bicycle parking and electric vehicle (EV/PHEV) charging in the 2 buildings, and we arranged for Telus fibre optic to be available to TR. We obtained a TR EV Ready Plan, subsidized by BC Hydro, and have explored the possibility of having some Level 2 charging stations installed. When our new transformer is installed sometime in 2026, we’ll revisit obtaining Level 2 chargers. We welcome new participants and suggestions for new environment-related projects, such as the installation of rooftop solar panels to reduce our Hydro bills, and a campaign to get the 2010 electric streetcar line back up and running alongside Lamey’s Mill Road.
What are some interesting or fun facts about me? I had never been to an Olympics so when the Winter Games came to Vancouver in 2010 I decided to volunteer. I trained to become a Biathlon Timing Official, received a certification, and ended up working at the Biathlon Finish Line at the Whistler Olympics. I still volunteer as an official, most recently at the BC trials for the Canadian Junior and Youth National Biathlon Teams. I had never written a song until about 15 years ago when they started popping into my head. Since then I’ve written over 40 songs and had 3 make it to the semi-finals of the UK Songwriting Contest.
What’s great about living at TR? The sense of community. I really like knowing my neighbours and their kids, and enjoying the social events, along with being part of the solution to the housing crisis in Canada instead of part of the problem. Governments are only know starting to realize that co-op housing is essential for the future of affordable housing in this country.
IMy name is Kyong-ae Kim. I’ve been a member since 1989. I live in 11W with Daniel McLeod (our daughter Riam grew up here but now lives in England). I was born in Seoul, Korea.
What kind of work do I do (or did I do)? I was a lawyer who regulated the competence and ethics of psychiatric nurses and lawyers. I also managed the delivery of civil legal aid in BC. Now I serve on the board of a regulatory body, plus write decisions for the Passenger Transportation Board.
What do I love to do? Yoga! I discovered yoga in 2005 at the FC community center and felt like I’d come home. Along with other members I used to do yoga with Dood (a former member) every Monday night in the west lounge. I also love outdoor activities like cycling, kayaking and hiking. And I love sharing good food with good company.
What skills or talents do I have that might be useful for the Co-op? I have expertise in organizational governance and in policy development.
What are some interesting or fun facts about me? When I was in law school in the 1980s, I was a key organizer who stopped the UBC Lady Godiva ride. That’s when male UBC Engineering students used to parade a naked woman on a horse through campus. I organized a community meeting and media campaign. I’ve also travelled in more than 50 countries, including months-long solo backpacking trips through Asia and the South Pacific.
Hi everyone, my name is Dheeraj Waran, ‘Dh’ (as in adhere), ee-‘rudge’ as in budge). I use they/she/ he pronouns, and I’m 31. I joined Twin rainbows recently, and moved-in in March 2025. I live in 47W, and I am from Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India, and I moved to Vancouver for my undergrad at UBC in 2013.
I have worked at the University of BC in undergraduate student support and academic advising, most recently, with the Faculty of Applied Science (engineering). I have also worked as Venue Manager with the Vancouver International Film Festival. I hope to develop a long term artistic practice in writing, film, and music in the future. I am also passionate about politics.
I love reading, art, watching film & TV, politics, and dancing, and play the guitar, keyboard, and sing as well. My favourite writer is Ursula LeGuin. Some of my favourite films include Haider by Vishal Bhardwaj, Suspiria by Luca Guadagnino, and The Handmaiden by Park Chan Wook, and my favourite TV show is Yellowjackets. I listen to a range of genres, and a few of my faves these days are Nina Simone, Etta James, Karen O.
I have strong administrative and technological skills, and I’m putting the latter to use as a member of the communications committee, where I’m helping with website design.
A fun fact about me is that I have been a keyboard accompanist with a choir since 7th grade.
I’m so grateful to live at Twin Rainbows, and I love living at Granville island!!
My name is Sharon Esson I’ve been a member since 1983. I was born in Kamloops then lived in Penticton.
What kind of work do I do (or did I do)? Currently retired, but I was Administrator/office manager at the Co-op Housing Federation of BC for 20 years.
What do I love to do? I have a full life and volunteer at things that bring me joy.
What skills or talents do I have that might be useful for the Co-op? I’m a great organizer! Full stop! or How do I participate? I sit on the Aging in Place Working Group.
What are some interesting or fun facts about me? I won prizes for the reddest hair and the most freckles when I was little. I have also lived in five units in Twin Rainbows in 42 years here.
What’s great about living at TR? I know my neighbours. I can guarantee they will support me in times of need. And they have!