Founding Director
Jessica Freedman is a disabled visual artist and arts organizer whose work has been exhibited across Canada, the United States, and internationally, and is held in private and corporate collections worldwide. She has received multiple grants, including support from national arts funders, and her practice has been featured in magazines, radio, and television. Alongside her artistic career, she brings over two decades of administrative, financial, and community‑development experience, with expertise in bookkeeping, stakeholder engagement, program coordination, and organizational systems. She has taught and spoken on disability and the arts, creative practice, and arts marketing, and is completing a Master of Arts in Disability Studies, grounding her work in accessibility, inclusion, and community‑based cultural development.
Founding Director
Becky Wosk is a disabled multidisciplinary filmmaker, creative producer, and arts professional whose work spans film direction, content creation, music, and visual storytelling. She is the director of One Thread, an award‑winning documentary recognized with the Earl Parker Award for Jewish Film and screened at multiple festivals, including Vancouver and Edmonton, where it was noted for its thoughtful exploration of identity and community resilience. With more than a decade of experience as an independent creative professional, she has produced, filmed, edited, and designed projects across media, while also providing consulting, communications, and grant‑writing support to artists and organizations. Her background includes roles in event coordination, membership communications, and digital engagement, supported by formal training in directing, arts and entertainment management, and general studies. She brings a blend of artistic vision, technical skill, and organizational experience to her work in community‑based creative development.
Director at Large
Margaux Wosk is an autistic, disabled artist, designer, advocate, and entrepreneur whose work centers disability justice, neurodivergent inclusion, and accessible self‑expression. As President of BC People First, they provide provincial leadership to elevate disabled voices and advance systemic change, while their long‑running business, Retrophiliac, designs bold communication tools that support identity, pride, and accessible communication. Their advocacy and creative work have been recognized through community awards and national visibility, including speaking on Parliament Hill, contributing to York University’s Mental Health Literacy Guide for Autism, and being featured in media and exhibitions. They founded the We Belong Market to support disabled and neurodivergent entrepreneurs, and continue to lead workshops, public talks, and community‑based initiatives that challenge ableist systems and expand opportunities for disabled creators.
Advisory Board Member - Finance
Yehudi (Hy) Freedman is a retired public‑sector executive and financial professional with extensive experience in governance, municipal leadership, and complex project finance. He has served as a two‑term municipal councillor, board chair and CEO in regional emergency services, and a board member across multiple public bodies, consistently overseeing finance, planning, and organizational development. With a background in provincial treasury, debt management, and public‑private partnership evaluation, along with earlier senior roles in corporate finance, he brings rigorous financial oversight and seasoned governance expertise to the organization.
Advisory Board Member - Health
Donna Kirk is a retired nurse with decades of experience in public health, long‑term care evaluation, and complex case management, including more than twenty years as a District Nursing Officer supporting veterans’ health needs. She has an extensive background in health promotion, chronic pain and mental‑health assessment, and quality‑of‑care oversight in community and facility settings. With advanced training in adult and community education and a long record of professional service and committee leadership, she brings deep clinical insight, systems knowledge, and a strong commitment to accessible, high‑quality care to her role as health liaison.
Advisory Board Member - Youth
Luca Hodge is a neurodivergent Gen Z artist and writer currently completing an Honours Bachelor in Creative and Professional Writing at Humber College, after earning a diploma in Acting for Stage and Screen. Their background spans acting, improvisation, dance, clown work, and youth‑focused community engagement. Luca has performed in network television, independent films, and ensemble improv, and teaches acting to children and youth. They contribute a grounded, youth‑centered perspective and a commitment to inclusive, creative community building.
