Our team

The voluntary run board of Arts on the Ave consists of nine members, seven of whom are either practicing or former professional artists. The group started as a collective of like-minded individuals who planned, developed, implemented, managed and worked together toward their common goals. The board has seen some amazing successes and transformations. Its strength lies in its members. It is comprised of people with a vested interest in the success of the organization and the community. The members are diverse in their education and outlooks on life, but they share goals and values and are not afraid to work to advance those. One of the most effective aspects of the board is the depth and breadth of its roots and branches in the community.

The structure of the organization consists of an executive committee supported by standing and ad hoc committees. These supplementary committees have a minimum of one board member per committee. They are staffed by the organization’s membership and/or community volunteers. In addition, several interdisciplinary subcommittees meet regularly to discuss issues, collaborate on projects, and communicate ideas and directives between the board and the membership.

AOTA is supported by paid professional staff and guided by an Artistic Director and curatorial leadership, ensuring curated gallery exhibitions and professional artistic presentation across all programming.

Board / Staff

Board Members

Randall Fraser, President
Torrey Dance, Vice President
Ann Pugh Jones, Vice President
Tiina Jansen, Secretary Treasurer
Darlene Kowalchuk, Director
Diane Davies, Director
James Walsh- Director
Jessa Dupuis, Director
Randy Ritz, Director
Will Vandervelde, Director

Staff

Christy Morin - Executive Director
Mary Ann Roa -Operations Manager
Edwin Aquino - The Carrot Manager
Kaida Kobylka - Volunteer Coordinator
Jesse Cunningham - Music Coordinator Ashley Drouin - Graphic Designer
Melayne Shankel - Funding Coordinator
Hope Corbin - Community Coordinator
Megan Lindsay - Community Coordinator
Shumaila Pervaiz - Community Coordinator Ammar Alshikh - Lead Barista

Community Interns

Dilon Meyer, Marketing
Eu-Lim Jang, Volunteers
Koda Harrow, Event Support
Meredith Black, Communications
Yadhiera Despeines, Community Bilingual