About
An accomplished director, gallerist, and artist working in the arts and culture field across commercial and public sectors for over 25 years. International experience in art museum management and executive-level business development coupled with a strong educational background in arts, culture, indigenous art and movements, community development, the environment, and overall entrepreneurship and leadership.
Outstanding conceptual, analytical, strategic, communication, coaching, and presentation skills. Demonstrated record of organizational change management, building substantial, long-term relationships and directing large and diverse groups.
A respected and conscientious leader with uncompromising values and integrity - a true champion for indigenous culture, artists, the community, and the environment.
Goals: CEO/Ownership and Executive Director opportunities.
Specialties: Art Gallery Ownership/Management; Organizational & Mandate Change Management; NFP Leadership and Strategic Planning; Major Gift fundraising - individual giving and corporate partnerships; Membership Development
Managing large staff - 25+;
Not-for-profit Strategic Planning and Management;
RFP Processes and Management;
Event Management;
Board Policies and Practices;
Customer Service and Job Description policy writing;
Retail and Customer Service Management - 7+ years;
Community Involvement;
University-level athletics coaching and playing;
Arts Management - Visual Art sector
Activity
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Indigenous Art of the Day - Spirit Mask, 2020 by Hjalmer Wenstob (Nuu-chah-nulth). This conceptually carved red cedar mask (one of our favourites)…
Indigenous Art of the Day - Spirit Mask, 2020 by Hjalmer Wenstob (Nuu-chah-nulth). This conceptually carved red cedar mask (one of our favourites)…
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Indigenous Art of the Day - Eagle Bentwood Box, 2023 by Trevor Husband (Gitxsan/Cree). A beautifully carved yellow and red cedar box, painted and…
Indigenous Art of the Day - Eagle Bentwood Box, 2023 by Trevor Husband (Gitxsan/Cree). A beautifully carved yellow and red cedar box, painted and…
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Indigenous Art of the Day - Songs of the Salmon People, 2017 by lessLIE (Coast Salish); 24” powder-coated aluminum sculpture (1/1). “In the spirit of…
Indigenous Art of the Day - Songs of the Salmon People, 2017 by lessLIE (Coast Salish); 24” powder-coated aluminum sculpture (1/1). “In the spirit of…
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Indigenous Art of the Day - Sun Mask, 2019 by Silas Coon (Kwakwaka’wakw). This exceptionally carved miniature mask (only 5” diameter) in yellow cedar…
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Indigenous Art of the Day - Truth, 1995 by Jane Ash Poitras (Cree); mixed media painting on board. Internationally renowned, Poitras works in a…
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Indigenous Art of the Day - Kwakiutl Tsonokwa Miniature Mask, 1983 by the late Chief Tony Hunt Sr (Kwakwaka’wakw). This fine example of a regular…
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Indigenous Art of the Day - Talking Stick, 1972 by Roy James Hanuse (1943-2007), Kwakwaka’wakw. This early contemporary talking stick is…
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Indigenous Art of the Day - Komokwa (Copper Maker), 2023 by Edwin Neel (Kwakwaka’wakw/Nuu-chah-nulth). This beautifully knife-finished red cedar mask…
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Indigenous Art of the Day - Into the Light, 2008 by Susan Point (Coast Salish). This rare and incredible Artist Proof silkscreen print (only 10) is…
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I’m proud to announce that I will be serving as the 74th President of the Union Club of BC and only the 2nd woman President. This role is chair of…
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i'k̓ik̲a̲la. Honoured. Happy. Humbled. ola̲k̓ala ika! There are not enough words to express what this means to me. Gilakas’la
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