“Hire people who are better than you are, then leave them to get on with it. Look for people who will aim for the remarkable, who will not settle for the routine.”
-David Ogilvy
Communicator Sarah Temple introduced me to that quote in her 2014 talk to IABC/BC on lessons from her multinational career. And let me tell you– does it ever describe how I feel about the experienced, creative and, not to mention, fun team we’ve brought together to lead the world’s third largest IABC chapter into its 40th anniversary!
Just scroll down to see for yourself– this year’s board of directors slate has it all:
- 220 years of professional experience
- More than a century of IABC membership
- 18 IABC awards
- 9 leaders of teams
- 9 new faces to the board
- 4 GCCC certifications and IABC accreditations
- 100% fun!
So without further ado, allow me to introduce to you IABC/BC’s proposed slate of directors for 2019/20.
Has the FOMO started yet? Don’t worry– you can get to know them better at the 2019 IABC/BC AGM where you can vote on the slate. And don’t forget to celebrate with them at the Wave Awards, right afterward!
President
Adam Brayford, SCMP
Title & Company: Director, Student Experience Communications, Simon Fraser University
Twitter: @adambrayford
LinkedIn: Adam Brayford
Vice President
Dana Higgins, PMP
Title & Company: Manager, Events Sponsorship and Alumni, SFU Beedie School of Business
Twitter: @danahiggi
LinkedIn: Dana Higgins
Past President
Gemma Lawrence
Title & Company: Coordinator, Mayors Council Secretariat (Contractor), Translink
Twitter: @gemstars81
LinkedIn: Gemma Lawrence
Executive Administrator
Julia White
Title & Company: Senior Manager, Communications, CDRD
Twitter: @JuliaW604
LinkedIn: Julia White
Treasurer
Jennifer Casey, MBA PMP
Title & Company: Director, Digital Transformation, Simon Fraser University
Twitter: @Jnnacasey
LinkedIn: Jennifer Casey
Co-Director, Events
Nicole Adams, ABC
Title & Company: Director of Communications, Industry Training Authority
LinkedIn: Nicole Adams
Director, Membership
Jasmine Bradley
Title & Company: Manager of Corporate Communications, E-Comm 911
LinkedIn: Jasmine Bradley
Director, Sponsorship & Partnerships
John Corry, ABC
Title & Company: Director, Corporate Communications, Concert Properties
Twitter: @corryographer
LinkedIn: John Corry
Director, Special Interest Groups
Lauren Girdler
Title & Company: Communications Advisor, Fisheries & Oceans Canada
LinkedIn: laurengirdler
Co-Director, Marketing & Communications
Nicole Grima
Title & Company: Accounts & Operations Manager, Simpleview
Twitter: @NicoleGrima
LinkedIn: Nicole Grima
Director, Career Development
Denise Leech
Title & Company: Senior Director, University Communications, Simon Fraser University
Twitter: @deeleech
LinkedIn: Denise Leech
Co-Director, Marketing & Communications
Rumnique Nannar
Title & Company: Content & Communications Specialist, Creative BC
Twitter: @rotikapdarum
LinkedIn: Rumnique Nannar
Director, Award Programs
Elaine O’Connor, CMP
Title & Company: Senior Consultant, Communications & Public Affairs, Fraser Health
Twitter: @elaine_oconnor
LinkedIn: Elaine O’Connor
Director, Student Development
José Vargas
Title & Company: Communications Officer, Provincial Health Services Authority
Twitter: @josevargastogo
LinkedIn: José Vargas
Director, Volunteer Services
Rachel Wong
Title & Company: Communications Advisor, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
LinkedIn: Rachel Wong
Co-Director, Events
Jinny Wu
Title & Company: Communications Manager, Vancouver Convention Centre
Twitter: @jinnywu
LinkedIn: Jinny Wu
