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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

Winki
Tam

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Director, Strategy and Development

Joshua
Davidson

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Director of Operations

Sofia
Laratta

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Manager, Marketing & Communications

Janice
Chan

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Coordinator, Marketing

Gizem
Keskin

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Marketing Assistant

Ingrid
Valou

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Manager, Economic Development

Tyshaya
Smith

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Lead, Corporate Events and Membership

Sean
Bailey

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Research Analyst

Clare
Warner

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Manager, Placemaking & Public Spaces

Claire
Leonard

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Lead, Placemaking & Public Spaces

Michael
Dove

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Coordinator, Public Realm Activations

Waseem
Laher

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Manager, Community Safety

Karam
Rai

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Lead, Operations, Community Safety

Arthur
Arnao-Feijoo

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Dispatcher, Community Safety

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