Dr. Jane E. Brindley is a clinical psychologist and adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia who has a long time involvement in the arts. She is a member of the University Art Committee of the University of British Columbia, has served as a board member and chaired the Fundraising Committees at the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival and the Arts Club Theatre Company. She is a former member of the Ontario Arts Council where she served on its Governance and Public Affairs Committees. Previous experience in the arts sector includes serving as the President of the Art Gallery of Windsor, the founding President of the Sudbury Fringe Theatre Festival, an International Governor of the Shaw Festival, and a board member of the Phoenix Theatre Company. Currently, she serves as a volunteer advisor to the national board of the Manitoulin Centre for Creativity and Performance. Jane has been recognized by the Association of Fund-raising Professionals for her volunteer and fundraising achievements in arts and education with the “spirit of philanthropy” award, and the Art Gallery of Windsor honoured her with naming the “Jane E. Brindley Creative Space” in recognition of her leadership and volunteer contributions to the gallery.
A member of Council since 2017, her current appointment was made on December 31, 2019 for a two year term.