Our Team

PRESIDENT

Teresa is a multimedia artist and the president of the Pearl Ellis Gallery. In her current practice, she is delving into the many possibilities of felt-making. Teresa describes the Pearl Ellis Gallery as a "hidden gem," or "pearl" located in a lovely and welcoming town. Her leadership and passion for the arts continue to inspire and enhance the local cultural scene.

TREASURER

Lynne retired from a senior executive role in the Canadian financial services industry, including positions at CIBC and BMO Financial Group. She has extensive experience in marketing, communications, strategy, planning, and operations, and has served on for-profit and non-profit boards. An avid hiker and kayaker, Lynne enjoys spending time outdoors.

SHOW COORDINATOR

Originally from Edmonton, Alberta, Joan brings extensive experience in education and arts leadership, with a strong background in board governance. After a 20-year teaching career, she led the Yellowhead Regional Arts Festival and helped establish The Creative Campus through a major regional grant. Her leadership in the arts continued as a board member—and later Chair—of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.

Maggie Ziegler is a mixed media artist, graphic designer, and fine art printmaker based in the Comox Valley. With a background in graphic design, along with hands-on experience organizing exhibitions and managing creative projects, Maggie brings a practical, detail-oriented approach to her work. She is particularly interested in strengthening systems, communication, and processes that support sustainable gallery operations and continuity over time.

Roberto Binda brings a background in strategic planning and nonprofit leadership, having worked as a consultant with Urban Systems Ltd. and served as a Board Member and President of the Urban Systems Foundation, a western Canadian charitable organization.

Emma Doyle brings a background in art and education, with experience teaching art and ceramics to both children and adults. Her focus on communications and social media will help share the gallery’s artists, exhibitions and activities with the wider community.