board of directors

		Lorne Zapotichny Vice-Chair Lorne Zapotichny is the retired Chief Constable of New Westminster Police Department. Prior to joining the New Westminster Police Service, Lorne completed 30 years of service with the R.C.M.P. At the time of his retirement from the RCMP, Lorne was the Officer In Charge of the 160 member Coquitlam/Port Coquitlam Detachment where he demonstrated a strong commitment to community policing. With the assistance of many people, numerous new policing initiatives and strategies were implemented. Lorne has been a supporter of the CERA Society since the organization's inception. Lorne holds a B.A. from Notre Dame University of Nelson and a LLB (Bachelor of Laws) from the University of Victoria.
		C.J. (Greta) Airhart Treasurer Greta Airhart is a practicing lawyer providing service in the Tri-Cities area and a proud resident of Coquitlam. As a member of the BC Law Society and the Canadian Bar Association's family and children's law sections and through her practice, Ms. Airhart commits her every day to helping children grow into better lives by supporting and guiding families through legal conflict. Ms. Airhart commits to CERA's purpose to bringing restorative justice into the community with her goal to aid youth in trouble by facilitating opportunity for redirection to live into their own unique and inherently good lives.
		Chantall Long Director Chantall Long is a legal professional and community advocate who brings a strong commitment to access to justice and conflict resolution to her role as a board member of CERA. With a background in family law, civil litigation and administrative law, Chantall has appeared before various tribunals and courts in British Columbia. In addition to her legal practice, Chantall has contributed to legal education as a contract instructor at Douglas College, where she taught courses in litigation and family law. She has also completed formal extensive training in Alternative Dispute Resolution, reflecting her belief in collaborative and restorative approaches to resolving conflict. Chantall's values closely align with CERA's mission to repair harm, restore relationships, and strengthen communities through restorative justice. She is passionate about supporting processes that prioritize dignity, accountability, and meaningful outcomes for all parties involved. Outside of her professional work, Chantall is actively involved in community initiatives reinforcing her belief that strong, healthy communities are the foundation of a just society.