Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia, C.M., O.B.C.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia is a philanthropic and entrepreneurial force in British Columbia. Co-owner of a successful family business, she is also lauded for her role in co-founding the Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN). The first state-of-the-art knowledge and research centre of its kind in North America, PAFN provides essential services to individuals living with autism spectrum disorder, as well as to their families. Generous with her time and expertise, she has been a valued and engaged advisor to important organizations within her community, and was the first woman to serve as a trustee of the Vancouver Police Foundation.