Jon is a recent arrival in New Westminster but can honestly say that nowhere has ever felt more like home. The NWFM, with its focus on local produce and community, is one of the things that makes him feel that way. It’s a struggle to get him to cross the city border and ever leave New West… except for beer. Promise him good beer and he’ll follow you anywhere.

Simone has called New Westminster, the traditional territories of the Qayqayt First Nation, home for over a decade, but her connection to New West spans a few decades to say the least.  As a young child growing up in Burnaby, she recalls many fun-filled outings to Moody Park, Queen’s Park, afternoons at the Quay, and swimming lessons at Canada Games Pool.  As an avid theatre goer, she has enjoyed shows at the Massey Theatre (shout out to Royal City Musical Theatre) and more recently has taken in events at the Anvil.  Simone has a deep love for her family and extends that affection to her community through various mentorship opportunities.  She looks forward to bringing her skills, passion and corporate work experience into serving on the New Westminster Farmers Market Board. And with that, the friendships and deepening relationship with the community this opportunity brings.

Lily was born in New Westminster and moved all around the province before happily settling back in this fine city in 2013. Lily teaches high school at the Surrey School District. However, you may know her from her 5 years spent as part of the management team right here at NWFM! 

Romain is a software engineer working for a video games company. He joined the New West Farmer’s Market in 2024 and somehow ended up on the board. During what’s left of his free time, he loves spending time with his partner, playing video games, running long distances, and petting his cats.

Kevin is a long-time resident of New West, and long-time superfan of all farmer’s markets everywhere. He’s volunteered since COVID at the NWFM and loves to get to know all the vendors and community supporters, not to mention advocating for and encouraging people to support local food sources and try new delicious things! He works in cybersecurity by day, and is excited to give his tech skills and passion to the board this year.

Ujjwal grew up in Nepal, inspired by his dad’s passion for growing his own produce and staying connected to the land, an early influence that shaped his love for fresh ingredients, local growers, and community spaces that bring people together.

He has a background in accounting and finance. Outside of work, you will likely find him exploring his neighborhood, visiting local markets, or venturing a little farther for good food, scenic routes, and meaningful experiences.

Wei joined the Board as Treasurer. She has a background in public practice and brings experience in accounting and tax to support the NWFM’s financial stewardship and transparency.
Wei lives in Burnaby and she spends a lot of time in New Westminster visiting friends and walking along the Fraser River at the Quay. She loves the vibrant atmosphere of the Farmers Market and the way it brings people together through food, music, and community events.
In her spare time, Wei enjoys hiking around beautiful BC, trying new restaurants, and watching TV series and movies.

Emily (She/Her) has lived and worked on the unceded lands of the Halkomelem speaking peoples on and off since 2017 – and something about the strong sense of community keeps her happily rooted in New West. She has a background in nonprofit event management and is a graduate of the interdisciplinary Global Stewardship program at Capilano University. Emily is deeply committed to the process of building inclusive, equitable and sustainable communities. With a passion for food justice and shopping all things local, she’s thrilled to continue the important work of providing a space for local entrepreneurship and community to thrive at the market. In her down time, you might catch her enjoying some live music, thrifting too many knick-knacks or attending the next community event!

Nic Murker (They/them) has lived in New West for just over a year now, and is thrilled to be able to connect with the community through the Market. They come from a background centreed around music, having completed a bachelor’s degree in musicology from the University of Victoria, they are always willing to have a discussion about folk songs. They are passionate about non-profit event planning, and currently also works as an event leader with the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. They are always looking to broaden their knowledge about community, food systems, equity, and sustainability. When they aren’t planning the next hit event, you can find them reading books, playing video games, taking pictures of their cats, or creating fun vegetarian recipes!