Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
GVPTA is committed to being an organization where equity, diversity, and inclusion are not only valued, but embodied in all of our programs, activities, and the decisions we make.
Beyond our membership, we are responsible and accountable to the community as a whole; this community extends beyond those working in theatre, crossing disciplines and sectors. By working to remove physical, social, and economic barriers to participation, we aim to make our programming and activities accessible to all theatre artists and arts workers.
Who We Are

Kenji Maeda (he/him)
Executive Director
Kenji’s experiences are diverse and grounded in his passion for the arts, education, and building community, and influenced by his Uchinanchu heritage. In addition to his role at GVPTA, Kenji is the Project Director for SEARA (Sector Equity for Anti-Racism in the Arts), and an arts and culture consultant. He currently sits on the board of Mass Culture, a national organization where research and the cultural sector intersect, and an alum of the Banff Centre's Cultural Leadership Program. He was previously the artsvest BC Program Manager, the Executive Director of DOXA Documentary Film Festival, has worked in film, TV, and theatre and is a Jessie Award recipient.
Reach Kenji at kenji@gvpta.ca.

Jess Choi (she/her)
Administrative + Membership Coordinator
Jess is a communications and development professional with over a decade of experience in arts and cultural organizations across Canada, the UK, and the U.S. She specializes in member engagement, fundraising, and inclusive communications. Her portfolio includes PTC, Kauma Arts, Artistry Youth Dance, Angela’s Pulse, and Rungh, with past roles at DV8 Physical Theatre, Green Thumb Theatre, and One Dance UK. She brings expertise in CRM systems, digital content, and community-centered program support, and is passionate about supporting the theatre sector through advocacy, resource-sharing, and collaborative leadership.
Reach Jess at jess@gvpta.ca.

Mishelle Cuttler (she/her)
Programs Manager
Reach Mishelle at mishelle@gvpta.ca.

Rick Chung (he/him)
Social Media Lead
Reach Rick at rick@gvpta.ca.
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In recent years, GVPTA has made thoughtful changes to deepen our relationships with our community, increase the capacity of the organization, and ensure our programming and activities reflect the needs of our sector. The GVPTA board of directors has been and will continue to be instrumental in guiding the organization forward.
We invite anyone interested in learning more about the board to review the terms of reference and submit a Board of Directors Expression of Interest form.

Nicole McLuckie (she/her)
President
Nicole is delighted to be part of the board of the GVPTA. Nicole has been with The Cultch since 2013, previously as Director of Patron Development and now as the Associate Executive Director. Prior to The Cultch, she spent nine years at the Arts Club Theatre Company as Group Sales Associate and Communications Manager. Nicole loves the arts and her one-eyed Boston, Murphy.

Davey Samuel Calderon (he/they)
Director

Jasmine Chen (she/her)
Director

Jennifer Milley (she/her)
Director

Karen Ranalletta (she/her)
Director

Cindy Reid (she/her)
Director
Cindy is the Managing Director at Urban Ink and has over 20 years of experience with non-profit, charitable theatre organizations in Vancouver. She was a founding Board Member of Electric Company Theatre, served as Managing Director at The Cultch for 12 years, and held roles at The Improv Centre and Firehall Arts Centre. Cindy is currently Board President of Company 605 and brings expertise in arts administration, HR, and fund development. She has a lifelong connection to the arts as the daughter of commercial artist Bob Reid and niece of renowned Haida artist Bill Reid.