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WHO WE ARE

Front Line Leadership Team

Here at Touching Hearts Family Services, we are driven by a single goal; to do our part in making the world a better place for all. Our decision-making process is informed by comprehensive empirical studies and qualitative data evaluation. We strive to build productive relationships and make a positive impact by the fruit of all of our pursuits.

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Sharon Holburn
President and CEO

Sharon is the President and CEO here at Touching Hearts Family Services. She has a vast array of experience with providing services to individuals from all demographics of need. Her specialty is in the area of children, youth and families. Sharon’s role is to equip the leadership and to drive the vision and mission of Touching Hearts Family Services through our various programs. She is a verified pastoral counsellor, and it shows in how amazing she treats her staff. Her hobbies include gardening and riding her Harley motorcycle. When she's not serving her staff at one of the many homes or in the office, she is travelling the world promoting her recently published book, Journey: Pathway to Freedom. She is also very actively involved in the ministry at College Street Victory Church in Chilliwack, British Columbia.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (604) 798-5703

"It takes a big heart to help shape little minds".

Sylvia Bouw
Executive Program Manager

Sylvia, as Executive Program Manager, has years of experience working with Individuals in care of all ages. She has a strong, leadership skill set that inspires her staff and colleagues. Sylvia’s main role is to equip the senior workers and support teams with all of the needed resources while ensuring that all of the supported residential homes and programming are inline with the standards of care provided to us by the funding agencies of Touching Hearts Family Services.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (604) 404-5539

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"Working today for a better and brighter tomorrow."
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Bob Holburn
Director of Operations

Bob is our Director of Operations here at Touching Hearts Family Services. A former pastor and engineer, he brings a vast amount of experience to the team. Originally from Scotland, he made the move to North America early on in his life. His hobbies include travel and photography, and he is an avid history buff. He is very actively involved in the ministry at College Street Victory Church in Chilliwack, British Columbia.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (604) 997 6976

“Children are great imitators. So give them something great to imitate.”

Heidi Bauman
Chief Financial Officer

Heidi is the Chief Financial Officer here at Touching Hearts Family Services. She is a mother of 2 boys, and she has a real heart for helping women and children. She has been a women's pastor, a foster parent as well as a step parent. Her hobbies include singing and playing the piano, gardening and landscaping. When she's not living her dream at Touching Hearts, you'll find her out in nature somewhere with her two boys. She is also very actively involved in the kids ministry at College Street Victory Church in Chilliwack, British Columbia.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (778) 344 3401

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