ANARCHIST MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY SOCIETY

The Anarchist Mountain Community Society (AMCS), is a not-for-profit community group that was formed in 2008. The Community Society brings together the interests of residents and landowners on Anarchist Mountain to create a sense of community, preserve its natural setting, and promote living in harmony with the native flora and fauna of the mountain. 

AMCS has been successful in bringing together residents to engage and connect with similar interests and common goals, working towards making the mountain an exceptional place to live. 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Get to know your 2025 AMCS Board of Directors!

Your Board is dedicated to providing opportunities for residents to socialize and engage through events for all ages in all seasons. 

Dean Stevenson

President 

After living in Oliver for 20 years, Dean and his spouse Cindy decided to leave the big city and move to the mountain. Being originally from Canmore, they love the outdoor actitivities that are so abundant in all four seasons here in the Okanagan. Dean worked for FortisBC and its precdecessors for 26 years before retiring in 2018 from his role as Director OH&S and Technical Training. Cindy retired in 2017 after 30 years of teaching is still a TOC for SD53. 

Dean looks forward to contributing to the community and creating new friendships along the way.

Christina Brooks 

Vice-President Events and Volunteers 

Needing to be closer to aging family, Christina and her husband Oliver moved from Ontario to a cute house with an amazing view near Osoyoos. She quickly became involved in the local community, including the Osoyoos Sailing Club, snow shoeing, downhill skiing, and all things outdoors! 

While she is still employed (working remotely) as a Master Scheduler in the Automotive Industry with her Toronto office, she is expanding her love of Yoga by studying to be a Yoga Instructor. 

Christina is thrilled to be able to contribute her time to the community.

Maya Alonso

Secretary

Always drawn to this region for vacations, Maya and her husband made the move to Anarchist Mountain for the breathtaking beauty and to raise their young family in the great outdoors. 

Maya worked for over 15 years in Mental Health and Substance Use in the Greater Vancouver region. Working in Health Promotion, she believes in the restorative power of nature for our physical and mental health. 

She is now proud to call Arosa Ranch home, operating a small campground and event venue. Maya loves photography, being in nature, yoga, playing cards or board games and traveling. 

Maya volunteered for the AMCS board in part, for the opportunity to meet more residents of this wonderful community.

Sandra Newfield

Treasurer 

Sandra and her husband Ard moved to Anarchist Mountain to build a home in a beautiful area away from the coastal rains. Immediately they were welcomed by friendly neighbours and enjoyed the social activities in the area and at the Summit Centre. 

After working in the BC Ministry of Finance for 20 years, Sandra thought getting involved with volunteer activities to keep using her accounting skills would be a great way to give back. She and her husband enjoy hiking, snowshoeing, and exploring the area’s back roads and wineries. With great restaurants and venues like Venables Theatre on our doorstep who needs the big city?

Wendy Shah

Director Facilities and Projects

Anarchist Mountain checked all the boxes for the next chapter in Wendy and Ali’s lives – a small, peaceful acreage in the mountains, neighbours within throwing distance, amazing views, mild winters, plus orchards, interesting activities, great local restaurants, and the friendly welcome of mountain residents. Six months after getting settled in their dream home, Wendy’s husband passed away unexpectedly. She chose to stay on the mountain because of the incredibly vibrant and supportive community. And for this reason, the JS Memorial Park has great significance for her. 

Wendy enjoys connecting with others and likes to contribute to the community. She was the Food Coordinator at the Anarchist Mountain firehall during the 2021 wildfire, organized the Share your Passion event last fall and helped establish and fundraise for the community quilting group. Wendy still works from home but finds time for her love of hiking, baking, and spending time with friends and family.

Jo-Anne Emery

Director Communications and Fundraising

Jo-Anne and her husband Lorin Levac have been spending holidays at their cottage in Osoyoos since 2011 and moved there in 2023. They then set their sights on mountain living and purchased a building lot where they enjoy the fresh mountain air and the outstanding views. 

She recently retired after 30 years owning a business designing websites, print materials and visual presentations as well as working with not-for-profits in fundraising and event coordination – with clients/projects in six countries. She brings decades of board and committee experience to the AMCS as well as technical and creative skills.