Susan Jackson’s professional background includes 20+ years of arts administration and consulting experience in the BC arts and nonprofit sectors. Since 2012, Susan has served as Executive Director of the YVR Art Foundation overseeing grants, scholarships and exhibition opportunities for BC and Yukon First Nations artists. Previously, she held leadership roles at Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Knowledge Network, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and the Craft Council of BC. Susan’s community work includes volunteering at Vantage Point, where she has co-developed and facilitated educational workshops for arts organization leaders. She has a Master of Business Administration from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Victoria.
A member of Council since 2016, her current appointment was made on December 31, 2019 for a one year term.