Our
Team
Kenza
Events and Retail Coordinator
Kenza is a dedicated professional with a solid background in sales management, customer relations, and event coordination. With experience as a Sales Manager and Advisor in Morocco and her current role as Events Coordinator, she brings expertise in client acquisition, key account management, and effective communication. She is passionate about driving customer satisfaction and retention, skilled in payment management, invoice processing, and social media promotion, and is committed to enhancing customer experience through strategic engagement and event-driven promotion.
Margaret
Visitor Centre Manager
Margaret graduated from the Hospitality Administration program at VCC. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Visitor Centre. Over 30 years of experience in managing in the healthcare system for Vancouver Coastal and PHSA. Most recently as a Quality Assurance Coordinator in Powell River. She also managed Yale Historic Site for 5 years. She has experience on the AdvantageHope Board and the Tourism Advisory Council. Margaret enjoys interacting with the public and serving the community.
Shawna
Museum Manager
Shawna has worked in the heritage sector since 2010. While she has held various positions she has primarily acted as the Manager/Director leading many successful projects and initiatives.
Shawna holds a Bachelor of Arts (History/Anthropology) and a Graduate Diploma in Heritage Resource Management. She is currently working towards an MA in Heritage and Social History, as well as a micro-credential in Indigenous Cultural Stewardship.
For Shawna, history is about change and tying the past into the present and future. Her focus as a leader in the industry is to ensure museums remain relevant for today’s audiences.
Richard
Executive Director
Richard, MBA, over two decades of comprehensive marketing experience. Throughout my extensive career journey, I have consistently showcased proficiency in marketing, digital marketing, sales force effectiveness, project management, and strategic planning. My professional trajectory includes pivotal roles at companies such as Vendasta, FFUN Motor Group, Tecnofarma, and leading pharmaceutical corporations like Janssen (Johnson & Johnson), Bayer, Boehringer-Ingelheim, and Sanofi-Aventis, as well as renowned technology firms like Xerox and Microsoft. Guided by a commitment to excellence and innovation, I have actively contributed to the growth and success of each organization I’ve been associated with.
