Who We Are
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