Lise Andreana, Chair
As an artist with commercial art training, Lise brings a deep love of the visual arts. Lise founded Continuum II, a highly respected boutique financial planning firm in Burlington Ontario. As a trusted source for Globe and Mail, National Post and Toronto Star, Lise's financial planning accomplishments include authoring 3 books. She served on the Board of Directors for Halton Women's Place and established the Andreana Family Trust Fund to assist youth and their families. Lise was honoured to receive the award for the 2024 June Callwood Outstanding Volunteers in recognition of her dedication to the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre.
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Neil Chartrand, Treasurer
Neil brings a unique perspective to the Board, incorporating his extensive experience as a former professor and long-serving Dean of Business, Hospitality and Tourism spanning several decades at Ontario Colleges. His formal education includes a Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees, a Diploma in Applied Arts,and an MBA.
Neil and his wife have lived in Historic Old Town for over 20 years, where he passionately pursues his creative impulses as an artist in his studio and at his Art by Rene Gallery.
Natalie Early, Secretary
Natalie has over 35 years experience working in municipal and provincial government. She is an accomplished and respected subject matter specialist in strategic planning, communications, governance, operational and regulatory policy
and business process re-engineering. She holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) specializing in local government from the University of Western Ontario. Known to dabble in acrylics in her spare time when not playing tennis or sailing. Natalie is inspired by the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre's vision of "Art for All" and the effect visual arts has on the well-being of her community. Natalie and her husband are residents of Historic Old Town.
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Joanne Morandin, Events Chair
After earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Joanne dedicated over 35 years to diverse roles, including Acute Care Hospitals, The Canadian Red Cross, Community Health, Workplace Safety and Insurance, and Information Technology, implementing Electronic Health Records in Ontario. After retiring, she settled in Niagara-on-the-Lake, focusing on volunteering and visual arts. Art has always been a part of her life, from needlework to watercolour painting. Combining volunteer work and artistic pursuits, Joanne finds joy in meeting new people and witnessing creative journeys unfold.
Charles Cozens, Member at Large
Charles, a St. Catharines resident, is a renowned Canadian arranger, composer, conductor, pianist, and accordionist. He has scored over 3,000 orchestrations for global artists like Sir Elton John and The Canadian Tenors. Founder of Burlington New Millennium Orchestra, Cozens has guest conducted internationally and is a Juno nominee.
Murray Marshall, Member at Large
Murray Marshall is a retired lawyer, occasional illustrator, writer, and grandpa. His 35-year legal career focused on working with Indigenous communities, and led him from Alberta to Quebec to Ontario. Murray hopes to bring more Indigenous art to Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre and offer guidance on any legal issues. He loves living in Niagara-on-the-Lake, finding it the perfect place for him and his wife. Murray ("Papa") and Lynne ("Nana") enjoy traveling and spending time with their granddaughter, Diana June.
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Dorothy Soo-Wiens, Member at Large
Dorothy graduated from Carleton University with a degree in Political Science and Mass Communication. It was in Ottawa's vibrant art community that she was introduced to the art world. Dorothy and her husband Erwin farm 120 acres of vineyards in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Balancing work duties with her Board role at Cornerstone Community Church, co-organizer of the Christmas Tractor Parade and contributor to charity quilting projects, Dorothy takes a pragmatic approach to navigate her multifaceted responsibilities while ensuring her unwavering dedication towards her commitment to community enrichment and impactful initiatives.
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Sandra O'Connor, Town Council Rep.
Sandra O'Connor is a Niagara-on-the-Lake Councillor, and is delighted to join the board of directors. Throughout her life, Sandra has volunteered in her community. A Brock graduate in geography, she has focused her career on research for scientific organizations. Although her passion is the environment, she has a great appreciation for visual arts and has artwork from many local artists in her home.