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Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge with gratitude that this work takes place on the traditional lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Say hello to your Downtown Van team. Each of these friendly faces brings a wealth of knowledge, skill, energy and passion for community building. Together, they make Downtown Vancouver a safe, thriving and fun place to be.

Jane
Talbot

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President & CEO

Jennifer
Lai

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HR & Administrative Assistant

Joshua

Davidson

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Interim Director of Operations

Sofia
Laratta

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Lead, Marketing & Communications

Shayna
Andrus

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Coordinator, Graphic Design

Tyshaya
Smith

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Coordinator, Events

Winki
Tam

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Manager, Placemaking & Public Spaces

Clare
Warner

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Lead, Placemaking & Public Spaces

Claire
Leonard

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Coordinator, Placemaking & Public Spaces

Josh
Dimmer-Drew

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Coordinator, Placemaking & Public Spaces

Gavin
Duffus

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Manager, Economic Development

Sean
Bailey

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Research Analyst

Nikola
Fischerova

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Lead, Membership Engagement & Economic Development

Charlene
Gelera

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Manager, Community Safety

Waseem
Laher

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Lead, Operations, Community Safety

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