Board of Directors
2008 Board Member Profiles
Scott Bruce, FCSI, CFP, CFA
President
Since graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Calgary, Scott has achieved over ten years of experience in the financial/investment industry. Scott has also filled many roles in various not for profit organizations ranging from miscellaneous volunteer to President of the Board. He brings with him hands-on knowledge in such fields as project management, human resources, finance, and fund raising. Though an ardent admirer of all artistic disciplines, Scott has a keen interest in visual arts and filmmaking.
Sanja Boskovic, PhD
Vice-President
Sanja is Department Head and the lead VClass Thermodynamics and Applied Mechanics instructor for BCIT's Power Engineering innovative distance education methodologies. She launches successful on site programs and ensures successful completion for all students. She has been pivotal in establishing quality instruction for clients like Norske Canada and Celgar Pulp Mill. She is also the WebCT administrator for all Power Engineering projects and support instructors during multiple internal and industry specific projects. Sanja arranges and conducts effective on site plant tours for day students to various plants, and seamlessly integrates the tours into applied learning for her lessons. Sanja is extremely effective with all students, and particularly with new inexperienced students or those long from school.
Michael Brooks
Vice-President
Since moving to Vancouver from Fredericton in 1994, Michael has done just about everything in theatre except act, and that is only because of legal limitations (although he has acted up and out on more then one occasion). Michael trained in both Fredericton and Vancouver and was even informed at an audition for Studio 58 several years ago that he should already be working. So he did. Since then, Michael has Stage Managed throughout the province as well as across Canada. Michael first ran into Andy Thompson in 1998, and immediately apologized while helping Andy back up. Since then Michael became so impressed with the ensemble that he joined the board as treasurer and occasional goof... But always charming.
Stasa Andric, BBA
Secretary
Devoted to living simply and being kind to the Earth, yet deeply fascinated by all things urban, Stasa is a tour de force paradox. She loves music, yoga, dancing, film and live theatre. Oh, and let's not forget travel. Stasa brings with her rich marketing and public relations experience to The Virtual Stage. Stasa is currently involved with the Playhouse Theatre Company as their sales manager. Previously, she worked as an advertising and graphic design consultant with SharedVISION Magazine and on pan-European management consulting projects with Theron Business Consulting in Germany. Over the years, she's been involved in event management, public relations and fundraising, especially through her very active involvement with AIESEC at Simon Fraser University, where she also obtained a Bachelor in Business and Administration. Stasa immigrated to Canada from former Yugoslavia in 1994. She plays and lives in Vancouver, BC with her partner, writer/photographer Roman Korec, and their daughter Maya, with whom life is simply amazing.
Milena Jordanova
Treasurer
After immigrating from Bulgaria in 1995, Milena has been actively pursuing a career in accounting and is currently working towards acquiring her designation as Certified General Accountant. She is employed in the public practice sector and has extensive experience in the financial accounting field. As a result, she has gained strong knowledge in controlling and managing companies. Known for her very fun personality, Milena is excited about sharing her knowledge-base in her role of Treasurer.
Liam Hayes
Member-At-Large
After migrating from the climes of Halifax Nova Scotia in 2001, Liam has spent all of his time in pursuit of artistic endeavours. A graduate of the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (1994), Liam has worked in high-pressure design firms and advertising houses, even working at one point as lead designer for a bicycle company. Seeking a deep reconnection with his fine art and print making background, Liam now heads an "art for art's sake" company called Grumpy Clothing. After attending one of The Virtual Stage's productions in Vancouver, Liam was completely hooked.
Meliha Selak, P.Eng.
Member-At-Large
Meliha B. Selak is a Specialist Engineer in Electrical Power Systems with BC Hydro. She has an Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Sarajevo and has over 30 years of experience in various aspects of power systems engineering. Prior to joining BC Hydro in 2000, she worked as a research engineer in the Power System Group at the University of British Columbia (UBC). She is a Registered Professional Engineer in the Province of British Columbia (APEGBC) and is a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Under her leadership, IEEE Vancouver Power Engineering Society (PES) Chapter received a prestigious award IEEE Power Engineering Society "2006 Outstanding Large Chapter". Although, Meliha has a very technical profession, she has a very strong passion for arts, which have always been an inspiration in her life. As a student, she was performing as an actor, singer and dancer.
