Board of Directors
2009 Board Member Profiles
Scott Bruce, FCSI, CFP, CFA
President
board member since 2000
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.
Michael Brooks
Vice-President
board member since 2001
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.
Sanja Boskovic, PhD
Vice-President
board member since 2006
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.
Stasa Andric, BBA
Secretary-Treasurer
board member since 2004
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, live theatre, film, traveling. Stasa brings with her rich marketing communications 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 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.
Quelemia Sparrow
Member-At-Large
board member since 2008
Quelemia loves all things in nature; little spiders are her friends. Since graduating from Studio 58's acting program she's had more time to hike in the trails and to sit in the dirt, weeding and planting in her garden. Quelemia acts for both TV, film and theatre. She is the recipient of a Leo Award for Best Guest Appearance in a TV series for Da Vinci's Inquest. Quelemia is drawn to the rich art of storytelling in many different forms, which led her to the world of writing. She is also a graduate of the Film Arts Program at Langara College in the writing stream. Since graduating that program she has written several short films and is currently writing a play and her one-woman-show. Now, she is about to embark on yet another journey, receiving her yoga teacher training certificate... yoga... her other passion in life.
