Darren Usher

Darren Usher (Chair; he/him) RSW, MSW (University of British Columbia).

Darren brings a background in Gestalt psychotherapy (Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy: Gestalt Center, London U.K.) / social work and over 25 years’ experience delivering and managing front line social services for gender and sexually diverse individuals and communities.

Darren has extensive knowledge of the British Columbian mental health community and coordinated the BC Alliance on Mental Health and Addictions from 2010 to 2012.

During his five years (2009 to 2015) as Program Manager of Health Initiative for Men (HiM: B.C.’s gay men’s health organization), Darren initiated many programs focusing on gay men’s (MSM) mental and social health.

Most recently Darren spent two years working as Director of Professional Practice at the British Columbia College of Social Workers focusing on professional regulation.

Currently Darren works with the BC Association of Social Workers advocating for social work and social justice issues in BC.

Outside work Darren loves traveling, cooking (and eating!) and relaxing with his partner of 24 years and their close friends.