Jasmine Patrick, President
Jasmine Patrick is a professional communicator and community consultant at Urban Systems Ltd. specializing in communication and engagement strategy, media and stakeholder relations, and issues management. Driven to create safe and equitable spaces for communities to thrive and grow, Jasmine brings human-centred design thinking and behavioural economics into her practice. Having practiced for more than 15 years, ballet was an important part of Jasmine’s life growing up, and she’s delighted to be supporting Ballet Kelowna in this role.
Jonathan Voigt, Vice President
Jonathan Voigt is the co-founder and CEO of Agility CMS, a Headless Content Platform with an API-First approach to digital content distribution. He focuses on bringing flexibility and ease of use to the world of app and website development or any other digital property. He has volunteered on many boards including fundraising with the National Ballet of Canada and also supported Ballet BC when he lived in Vancouver. Now residing in Kelowna, Jon is very excited to be a part of Ballet Kelowna and hopes his experience can help support the organization in the years to come.
Kate Cumming, Treasurer
Kate Cumming is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC and is currently the Assistant Secretary-Treasurer at School District No. 23 Central Okanagan. Prior to joining the School District, Kate was a Manager with Grant Thornton LLP. She has focused much of her career on conducting and leading assurance engagements and providing business advisory services to privately held businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and public sector clients. Dance was an integral part of Kate’s life growing up and she is thrilled to be able to contribute to Ballet Kelowna.
Dayton Janz, Director
Dayton was raised in Winfield, BC his entire life until he purchased his first home in Kelowna, BC in 2016. As a proud member of the Tetlit Gwich'In First Nation, he uses his own actions to continue reconciliation in his practice. Being a child from a 60's Scoop parent, he feels it is part of his duty to spread awareness around this matter. His career started in the construction industry, but a motor-vehicle accident made him rethink the course of his life and ultimately led him to serve people in finance. In 2018, Dayton joined IG Wealth Management with a passion to help others build their financial well-being. He enjoys being able to work alongside clients and deliver advice that helps protect, create, and sustain their families’ wealth for generations to come.
Sharon Miller, Director
Sharon Miller, a seasoned Regional Employment Placement Specialist with over 11 years of experience at the BC Construction Association. Sharon's professional journey includes an early career in education and extensive work as a career development practitioner. She has dedicated over seven years as a volunteer with Ballet Kelowna, showcasing her commitment to the arts and community growth.
Bryce Traister, Director
Since 2017, Bryce Traister has served as the Dean of the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies at UBC’s Okanagan campus. Under his leadership, they have sponsored, co-presented, and developed peripheral academic programming for Opera Kelowna, the Okanagan Symphony Society, Chamber Music Kelowna, and, more recently, Ballet Kelowna. Although an English professor by day, he is a champion of arts and creativity broadly. His skill-set includes significant experience in human resources management at all levels, from policy development to strategic labor relations and collective bargaining, to conflict management and resolution, employee performance appraisal, and discipline. He also has wide experience in donor development and engagement.