Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 15, 1999
• Invested on: September 23, 1999

She has brought the wonder and joy of the arts to the young people of Vancouver and the Lower Mainland for over 20 years. She is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Arts Umbrella, a not-for-profit organization that provides excellence and innovation in the education of youth through the visual and performing arts. Thanks to her leadership, dedication and commitment, this organization instills in young people self-esteem, confidence and an educational experience that will inspire them for the rest of their lives.