Our Team

In addition to the numerous IT services provided by Vancouver Community Webwork (VCN), the webteam aims to provide Vancouver not-for-profits with access to affordable multimedia and web design services. We can help you – whether your non-profit is looking for a website (new or revamped); web optimization; and graphic design such as business cards, brochures or a new logo.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us. We would be happy to answer your questions.

 

Hugues Deraps

Lead Project Manager • Web Consultant (SEO) • Multimedia

Designer • Fluent in English & French

Hugh has consistently drawn upon his passion and inspiration to see that each customer’s vision is made a reality. With threefold expertise in web & print design, photography, and outstanding customer service with ten years experience. By offering accessible, up-to-date and effective consulting and design, Hugh strives to ensure that your non-profit organization’s web journey starts off on the right foot.

Core competencies include:
Html & CSS, SEO, web & print layouts, website plan, graphic design, Adobe CS5, computer management & project management. 

Altaz Jamal

Marketing Manager • Lead Business Strategist • Branding Specialist

Taz is an innovative marketing professional with track record of success developing and implementing marketing strategies for start-up, mid-size, and high-growth organizations. Experience in building strategic alliances and partnerships to fuel revenue growth. Known for creative approaches to both traditional and online marketing activities.

Core competencies include:
Strategic Planning, Market Identification, Marketing Campaign Design, New Product Launch, Market & Consumer Research, Competitive & Risk Analysis, Product Positioning, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Advertising & Promotional Strategies & Event Management.


 

Melissa L. Garcia

Web Designer + Developer • Fluent in English & Spanish

Self-motivated and highly creative, Melissa has been working with local non-profit organizations for over five years – both as a web designer for the Vancouver Community Network (VCN) and as a freelancer. Her time management skills and commitment to the webteam since its inception mean that each client has their needs addressed in a fast and friendly manner.

Core competencies include:
Html & CSS, javascript, webgui platform 

Faris Chebib

Web Developer • Programmer • System Analyst

A graduate from Simon Fraser Unversity, Faris applies his knowledge of cognitive science to better model web-information systems. He specializes in content-management-system (CMS) creation and user experience (UX) in order to create platforms which best fit the requirements of clients with high expectations.

Core competencies include:
Python, PHP, Java, Ruby, Html & CSS, javascript (jQuery), django platform, Linux system administrator

 

Jonathan Taggart

Writer • Photographer

Jonathan’s photojournalism work centers on issues of social justice and for years has provided ideal opportunities for crossover into the non-profit sector. An accomplished writer and photographer, his work for the VCN|webteam includes streamlining written content, managing / implementing social media, and all manner of photographic services, from headshots to event photography. Jonathan holds a BFA in Photography from Ryerson University and currently teaches photography to at-risk youth as a volunteer with Vancouver’s Urban Native Youth Association.

His work is available in two online locations: www.jonathantaggart.com (journalism portfolio).

Chris Chan

IT Support • Development

A web programmer whose work supports the back-end of all website creation, Chris’ formal education in Computer Science and his experience in providing one-on-one technical help at VCN make him an incredibly valuable asset to the team.