Andrea brings over 20 years of experience in non-profit leadership roles with a focus on creating opportunities and events that spark community engagement and create positive social change; often using arts-based methods to create connection, dialogue and understanding.

Whether she is producing large-scale events like the annual Vancouver Pride Parade and Festival, conferences, awards ceremonies, neighbourhood block parties or even a Unicorn Ball, she brings a wealth of event planning expertise and her own unique brand of creativity that ensures attendees experience moments of awe and wonder.

In her volunteer life, Andrea has contributed her skills and experience to two different organizations as a board member – Lumiere YVR and Fierte Canada Pride. Since 2014, she has also produced annual events for the Greater Vancouver Interactive Arts Society (the local Burning Man community).

Madison Holding (she/her) is a community organizer and event producer based in Vancouver. Since 2016, she has helped bring people together through events like the Vancouver Pride Parade & Festival, Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival, and Astro Arts Festival.

With a background in operations for large-scale public events, Madison’s experience spans human resources, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, finance, and communications.

An avid volunteer, Madison produces events with the Greater Vancouver Interactive Arts Society (GVIAS) and loves supporting as many community events as possible throughout the city.

Kat brings a wealth of communications and marketing experience with a special interest in sharing impactful narratives. Known for a compassionate approach, she aims to crafting and delivering compelling stories that resonate and drive meaningful connections.

Ronald Sz is a Canadian event coordinator who prioritizes community, sustainability and growth in the events he oversees. Whether it be major annual events such as the Vancouver Pride Parade, or constant events such as the various Farmer’s Markets in the Tri-cities/Vancouver, he remains flexible in his mindset to juggle all sorts of positions to ensure the longevity and
success of his events.

Having been a part of the creation of Vancouver’s ranked #1 escape room for over 10 years, to raising national champions and TedX speakers as a Competent Communicator in the world of Toastmasters, Ron enjoys witnessing the growth of those around him the most.

Joyce Lee is a programming coordinator, event producer, and hospitality worker based in Vancouver and the GVA. With a background in arts, culture, and the heritage sector – and in working with diaspora and marginalized communities – she is well-versed in community engagement and brings an abundance of enthusiasm for each live event she produces. Joyce is dedicated to creating meaningful experiences that people of all backgrounds can feel at home and safe in, and enjoys volunteering her free time with various community organizations throughout the Lower Mainland.