• Finance, Technology and Human Resources
• Support for Accountability & Reporting
• Governance Support & Risk Management

As Director of Operations, Amador’s role is to strengthen viaSport’s operational foundation and prepare the organization for efficient and cost-effective growth.  Amador holds professional designations in Accounting (CPA, CMA) and project management (PMP). He acquired his MBA from the University of Michigan (and still follows Wolverines football and basketball).  Amador has worked for a variety of organizations, from small entrepreneurial companies and non-profits to large corporations. During the summer, he enjoys hiking the beautiful nature trails of British Columbia.

T: 778-655-1747

Responsibilities include: 

• Strategic Communications
• Stakeholder and Partner Engagement
• Grant Management and Revenue Development

Biography: 

As Director, Communications and Engagement, Ninu communicates across a broad stakeholder group of partners across sport, health, education, community and business. He supports a united approach to make sport experiences that are safe, inclusive and meaningful for all British Columbians. Ninu brings close to 25 years of experience helping organizations, in both the public and private sectors, build engagement and succeed through communications and media relations. He also serves on the Oceanwise/Vancouver Aquarium Board Marketing and Communications Committee.

Ninu graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science in Adaptive Physiology, and is a member of the International Association of Business Communicators.

T: 778-655-1742

Responsibilities include:

• Research design, data collection and analysis
• Strategic development, reporting and assessment
• Bridging connections across BC sport sector

Biography

Shawna holds a Master’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia, and focused her research on the sustainability policies and partnerships of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Her areas of expertise include critical sport studies, qualitative research methodology, sport mega-event policy analysis, and public relations. Shawna’s approach is research-centered, solutions-oriented, and laser focused  on positive change.

Formerly a nationally competitive soccer player and dancer, Shawna now participates in more joint-friendly activities like yoga and cycling. Originally from Saskatchewan, she spends a lot of her time reveling at the beauty of BC in the trails and on the beach. Shawna also holds a Bachelor in Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia and has worked with athletes across the lifespan, from age 5 to 95.

Responsibilities include:

• Provincial & Community Sport Development
• Gender Equity
• High performance
• Physical Literacy

As VP of Sport Development, Jennifer champions sport and works with leaders to strengthen the sport delivery system so that more British Columbians can access the health and social benefits that come from quality sporting and physical activity participation at all levels. Jennifer’s extensive experience at all levels of sport and across sectors uniquely positions her to help lead viaSport.

In addition to her high performance sporting career Jennifer has worked in the private sector as a member of the Deloitte Innovation consulting team as well as in the not-for-profit sector, as co-founder of B2ten, a privately funded organization that takes an innovative approach to supporting sport and well being in Canada.

Jennifer continues to advocate and empower young women around the World through access to education. In 2013 Jennifer successfully raised $1million for the Because I am a Girl initiative.

She graduated from McGill University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Commerce degree.

As the most successful freestyle skier in Canadian history, winning Olympic Gold and Silver medals, Jennifer is a member of the Alberta, Quebec and Canada Sports Hall of Fame as well as a recipient of the Meritorious Service Decoration (M.S.C.) awarded by the Governor General of Canada.