Your AGA is a centre of excellence for the visual arts in Western Canada thanks to this talented and dedicated team. Meet our staff whose hard work creates a welcoming and engaging environment where people are motivated to transform their understanding of the world by connecting with the visual arts.
Staff Listing
Catherine Crowston, Executive Director and Chief Curator
Exhibitions and Collections
Laura Ritchie, Head, Exhibitions and Collections Management
Danielle Siemens, Interim Registrar
Leonore-Namkha Beschi, Curatorial Administration and Interpretation Coordinator
Sherisse Burke, Preparator, TREX Program
Charles Cousins, Curatorial Designer
Manon Gaudet, Public Programs and Outreach Coordinator
Shane Golby, Manager/Curator, TREX Program
Sara McKarney, Exhibitions Coordinator
Dani Rice, Head Preparator
Jordan Rule, Preparator
Clint Wilson, Senior Preparator
Gallery Attendants
Lauren Ball
Paul Blinov
Mitchell Chalifoux
Elisabeth Hill
Ainsley Hillyard
Rebecca John
Kaida Kobylka
Alexandra Morrison
Emmanuel Osahor
Caitlin Richards
Adam Whitford
Education and Learning
Evelyn Liesner, Interim Head, Education and Learning
Nicole Reeves, Education Business Manager
Gallery Educators and Instructors
Patrick Arès-Pilon
Terrena Boss
Roger Garcia
Sophie Gareau-Brennan
Patrick Higgins
Andrea Motz
Hilary Mussell
Adriana Onita
Marina Power
Emma Wales
Finance and Administration
Pedro Carriel, Deputy Director/Head, Finance and Administration
Mike Slywka, Head, Facility Operations
Josée Blouin, Executive Administrator
Gracie Cai, Accounting Manager
Barry Reed, Accounting Administrator
Enterprise and Engagement
Janette Hubka, Head, Enterprise and Engagement
Victoria Modine, Enterprise and Engagement Liaison
Thom Golub, Enterprise Associate
Guest Services
Nicole Boychuk, Guest Services Coordinator
Clifford Humphrey, Guest Services Coordinator
Kali Inche, Guest Services Coordinator
Art Rental and Sales
Brandon Bilhete, Art Rental and Sales Assistant
Shop AGA
Jasmine Bedingfield, Shop AGA Sales Associate
Kali Inche, Shop AGA Sales Associate
Kate Knowles, Shop AGA Sales Associate
Marketing and Communications
Nikki Van Dusen, Head, Marketing and Communications
Alex Keays, Graphic Designer
Lexi Pendzich, Marketing Coordinator
Sarah Teasdale, Communications Coordinator
Lynda Vang, Public Relations Coordinator
Sponsor and Donor Engagement
Megan Bertagnolli, Head, Sponsor and Donor Engagement
Maggie Barton Baird, Event Planner & Volunteer Coordinator
Barbara Keir, Donor Services Liaison