Museum Staff
Photo: Tayu Hayward
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Matthew believes in the power of community building through the shared exploration of cultural history. Through his experiences working as a heritage professional, he has seen the magic that can occur when people are encouraged to make meaningful connections with artifacts and archives. Working at the Museum since 2011, Matthew was the project lead on the award-winning Time Travel Sunshine Coast project, and has worked intensively with community members in the co-curation of exhibits, interpretive content, and educational programs. Matthew holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Guelph and a diploma in Cultural Resource Management from the University of Victoria. When not at the Museum, you will find him in the Coast Mountains, or swimming at Secret Beach.
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Gavin Croteau
Museum Assistant |
Gavin has just completed his first year at the University of Victoria, where he is pursuing a major in history. Gavin is excited to work at the Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives as a first-time Museum Assistant. He looks forward to interacting with our vibrant community and exploring the rich history of the Sunshine Coast. When he’s not diving into the annals of history, Gavin loves to unwind with friends on the Coast's stunning beaches. He also enjoys walking his senior pooch, Rosie, delving into historical non-fiction books, and playing video games. Come by and meet Gavin at the museum – he's eager to share his knowledge and hear your stories about the Sunshine Coast!
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Allie is an interdisciplinary visual artist from Nova Scotia. She attended the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design as well as the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts, where she received her BFA in Studio Art. She has previously worked at institutions such as the Banff Centre for the Arts and Creativity and the Audain Art Museum. Outside of the museum, Allie can be found hiking with her film camera and identifying local flora along the Sunshine Coast.
Board of Directors
April 2023-2024
Larry Penonzek - President
Mike Clement - Vice-President
Thor Olsen - Treasurer
Ian Thomson - Recording Secretary
Sharon Venechuk - Corresponding Secretary
Fran Gamache - Director-at-Large
Lisa Hilton - Director-at-Large
Carol Howie - Director-at-Large
Ruth Mason - Director-at-Large
Stephen Suh - Director-at-Large
Trish Wray - Director-at-Large
Mike Clement - Vice-President
Thor Olsen - Treasurer
Ian Thomson - Recording Secretary
Sharon Venechuk - Corresponding Secretary
Fran Gamache - Director-at-Large
Lisa Hilton - Director-at-Large
Carol Howie - Director-at-Large
Ruth Mason - Director-at-Large
Stephen Suh - Director-at-Large
Trish Wray - Director-at-Large
