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James Ong, Board Chair James began his relationship with Out On Screen in 1999 as a venue coordinator. He is a piano teacher, designer and works in festival production—most notably the Cultural Olympiad, Jazz Festival, Summer Live, Folk Fest, and Winter Solstice Lantern Festival. He's honoured to be part of such a great community. |
| As a CHRP, Penny is on the leading edge of her field and has a strong commitment to ongoing learning and professional development. She is employed as a Controller of Johnsen Archer LLP, a mid-sized CA firm in Vancouver. Penny looks forward to supporting and developing Out On Screen's strategic objectives and mission. Penny's approach is to serve the board with both accountability and integrity. |
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Melinda Johnston, Director at Large Melinda works in communications, marketing and fundraising for not-for-profit organizations. She is an author, and doer of various creative activities. As such, queer art and artists are among her favourite things. She is very excited to join the board of Out On Screen. |
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Dwayne Launt, Director at Large Dwayne grew up watching Bruce Lee, Clint Eastwood and John Wayne movies in a small town outside Halifax. After studying film production at Concordia University he worked in Vancouver's film industry for more than a decade. A few years ago he left movie-making behind for a new career as a realtor so that he could have time for other things—like being part of Out On Screen's board. |
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Ellen Tran is a Chartered Accountant who is currently working in public practice in Vancouver. Ellen is excited to be part of the board and a great organization. |
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Steve Mulligan, Director at Large Steve is a teacher with the Vancouver School Board. In his former role as the VSB Anti-homophobia and Diversity Consultant, he has worked very closely with Out in Schools to bring queer film and discussion into schools, and was the driving force behind our ever expanding annual PSA competition. His diverse life includes an engineering degree, life as an air force navigator, musical theatre performer and now something really challenging...parenting. |
| Yogi Omar, Director at Large Yogi currently works for the Vancouver Park Board in Special Events & Filming. He left Indonesia almost 10 years ago when he was 18 and it didn't take long for him to start volunteering at Out on Screen. He has been involved in various arts organizations in Vancouver, including Vancouver International Film Festival, GLASS Youth Choir and Vancouver Men's Chorus. He is really excited to bring his enthusiastic energy to the board! |
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Lori MacIntosh, Director at Large Lori is an educator, dog lover and media enthusiast. Prior to returning to Vancouver to complete her graduate work in Educational Studies, Lori lived and worked in Chicago and Seattle as a IT procurement manager, IT project manager, and HIV outreach coordinator/ curriculum writer. She credits her current love of teaching to this circuitous career path. Having worked with and developed an abiding love for Out in Schools, Lori looks forward to life as an Out On Screen Board Member. |
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Catherine Wong, Director at Large Catherine Wong a criminal defence lawyer at Martin + Associates. She is inspired by the work of Out On Screen and is honoured to be a member of the Board of Directors. |
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