ARC Board Of Directors.

Shannon is a writer and artist with an eclectic background. She has worked in the arts, politics, education and entrepreneurship. Shannon credits her background in acting and training with the National Theatre School and the University of Windsor for teaching her to see the world in story and narrative. Shannon has worked in theatre and film/television across Canada and internationally, receiving nominations for her work from The Capital Critics’ and the Toronto Theatre Critics’ Awards.

As a writer, Shannon has led marketing and communications projects for organizations of all sizes and crafted speeches and other marketing/communication products for business leaders, politicians, and artists. She has written for various industries, including digital marketing, health and wellness, photography, the arts, education, hospitality, and crypto-currency. She has also worked with playwrights, screenwriters, and creators, contributing her work to scripts, short stories, plays, and experiential podcasts.

When she’s not at her home office in downtown Toronto, she is “out and about,” walking through neighbourhoods, looking at the houses and tall buildings – forever curious about the lives of the people in them.

Jennifer grew up in Winnipeg, and discovered her calling as a theatre audience member through attending the annual Winnipeg Fringe Festival, Shakespeare in the Ruins, and the Manitoba Theatre Centre’s notable 1995 production of Hamlet – featuring Keanu Reeve’s most excellent adventure in Winnipeg. In her professional life, Jennifer is an Information Technology professional with nearly twenty years of experience working with clients to solve problems in organizations’ information processes and technology.  She currently is the Director of Delivery at Grantbook, an IT consultancy that focuses on the philanthropy sector.

Jennifer has found the opportunity to use her skills and experience as a board member of ARC since 2015 to be extremely gratifying. Each show ARC has put on keeps raising the bar and she is excited to support where ARC will go next.

Jeff is one of Canada’s leading media relations, communications and issues management professionals, having served as a senior strategy advisor, speechwriter and national media spokesperson for some of Canada’s best-known institutions and brands, including Deloitte, CBC-Radio Canada, TD and Royal banks and York and Windsor universities. He’s also a life-long theatre-goer and enthusiast and is delighted to have joined the ARC board.

Ivy Luu is a strategic leader with expertise in procurement, risk management, and operations across industries like financial services, retail, and consumer goods. As Vice President of Global Procurement Strategy & Operations at Scotiabank, she drives ESG initiatives, oversees a global team, and implements transformative programs to optimize efficiency. Known for her results-focused approach, Ivy has a proven track record in process improvement, policy development, and team leadership. She holds an Honours BA from the University of Toronto. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her beloved dog Momo, her friends and family and staying active.