Ellie Chung, Managing Director

Ellie Chung (She/Her) is a Korean-Canadian arts & nonprofit leader. Based in Vancouver on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, & Tsleil-Waututh Nations, Ellie brings years of senior leadership experience across arts, cultural, & nonprofit sectors.

Before joining WVCAC, Ellie served as Director of Operations at the Federation of Canadian Artists, where she provided executive leadership across operations, finance, administration, facilities, technology, membership, & organizational planning for a national arts organization serving more than 2,800 members. She also previously served as Executive Director of Centre A: Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, following her role as Gallery Manager. Throughout her career, Ellie has worked closely with artists, educators, volunteers, donors, funders, community partners, & Boards, focusing on strengthening organizations & creating meaningful opportunities for people to engage with the arts.

Her experience also includes working with the Contemporary Art Gallery, Satellite Gallery, & Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, as well as supporting arts education & children and youth programming. She is passionate about the role of arts & culture in building vibrant, connected communities. She is particularly interested in expanding access to creative experiences & creating welcoming environments where artists, learners, & community members can thrive.

Ellie holds a Master of Arts in Education and a Diploma in Art History from the University of British Columbia. She is excited to be a part of the WVCAC & looks forward to getting to know its members, artists, volunteers, partners, & the wider West Vancouver community, & to working together to support the Council’s continued growth & impact.

Steven Snider, Gallery & Communications Manager

Steven Snider (He/Him) has been with the WVCAC since 2009, having started as part-time summer staff while attending the IDEA School of Design at Capilano University. As Gallery & Communications Manager, he believes in & supports the WVCAC's mission to make the Arts accessible & impactful for all members of the community, while also fostering the talents of local artists. Steven's background in design, illustration, festival management, professional organizing & retail management - alongside over a decade with the WVCAC - has granted him the perspectives & skills of a creative, a client liaison, an administrator & community activator, which he proudly & enthusiastically dedicates to providing the public with opportunities to meaningfully engage with Art as part of the Arts Council.

Sara Salahi, Volunteer & Events Coordinator

Azi Yousefi, Art Box Coordinator

Azi Yousefi has over 20 years of experience as an animation producer in the children's television industry. She holds a BA in Cinematography, a Master’s in Art, and a Diploma in Digital FX from Capilano University.

Transitioning from a successful career, Azi embarked on a new path by opening the Lillian Gallery in downtown Vancouver in 2017. As the gallery owner, she gained valuable experience managing an art business and supporting local artists.

Azi always stays connected to the spirit of art and artisans through her artwork. She has been a member and an enthusiastic volunteer with the WVCAC at the Silk Purse Art Centre since 2023. As the Art Box Assistant she has the opportunity to assist local artists and share her experience and knowledge within a vibrant art community.