Employees
Meet the team at the Rotary Centre for the Arts!
Jordan Davies
Technical Director
Jordan spends the majority of his time in the dark. Although we would like to see him more often, we know that he can be found hard at work between the lighting and sound consoles in the Mary Irwin Theatre.
A graduate from the Technical Theatre Program at Vancouver Island University, Jordan is a highly skilled multi-disciplinary technician, whose passion lies in audio engineering and design. Also a performer, Jordan is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who enjoys playing and producing music here in Kelowna.
td@rotarycentreforthearts.com | 250--717-5304 ext. 101
Shirley Dreja
Financial Services
On most days you can find Shirley Dreja crunching numbers for the RCA in her tidy upstairs office. Prior to working at the RCA, Shirley worked for 17 years in the Accounting and IT departments of a major oil company, where she received excellent experience in accounting and computer systems.
An employee since 2005, one of Shirley's proudest accomplishments is having designed processes to keep close control of the financial side of all RCA initiatives. Shirley enjoys working with all of the creative individuals at the RCA and making her contribution to the cultural life of Kelowna.
sdreja@rotarycentreforthearts.com | 250--717-5304 ext. 100
Theresa Edwards
Graphic Design
Adopted by the RCA in August 2007, Theresa is known around the office as T-squirrel for her quick and efficient work pace and quality of work. Having achieved her Digital Graphics Communications Diploma and Master Web Design Certificate from SAIT, Theresa brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the RCA.
A visual artist, Theresa has been painting and selling her work since 2003. She enjoys snowboarding or snowshoeing in the winter and hiking or biking in the summer.
tedwards@rotarycentreforthearts.com | 250--717-5304 ext. 108
Margaret Gobie
Public Programs
Prior to moving to Kelowna, Margaret led a superstar lifestyle working at the Toronto Fringe Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival. As the Artistic Director for Sunshine Theatre, Margaret plays an important role in organizing the Sunshine Theatre season. In addition, Margaret is responsible for everything related to RCA Education & Community Programming.
Margaret brings with her a colourful background in both live theatre and film. Highlights of her past accomplishments include working as the director and co-producer of Glass Hammer Productions, a live theatre company focusing on new works and literary interpretations.
mgobie@rotarycentreforthearts.com | 250--717-5304 ext. 111
Dawn Larsen
Volunteer Coordinator / Customer Service
An artist herself, Dawn joined our team in July 2009. Her background is in sewing & design, as well as administration and management. Dawn enjoys her role as our Volunteer Coordinator. She is known for her welcoming smile and customer assistance. Dawn keeps busy in a variety of roles within the community; and she enjoys traveling.
info@rotarycentreforthearts.com | 250--717-5304 ext. 103
Carrie Moir
Building Operator
Our very own "handy woman", Carrie has the RCA running like a well oiled machine. It is amazing what this girl can do! And, like many of our other team members, Carrie is also an artist herself.
cmoir@rotarycentreforthearts.com | 250--717-5304 ext. 112
Shelly Vida
Performing Arts / PR
As the Performing Arts Coordinator, Shelly is the RCA's queen of PR. Shelly's responsibilities include planning the RCA Spotlight Series, handling promotions & media relations and managing the ArtsCard website.
A musician herself, Shelly has been a part of LYService, a rockin' all-female piano percussion group for 7 years. Some of her recent accomplishments include organizing the 2003 Regatta Roots Festival and producing the BC Interior Music Awards show in 2008 and 2009.
svida@rotarycentreforthearts.com | 250--717-5304 ext. 105
Angelika Walter
Customer Service
Our lovely songstress Angelika, joined the RCA in 2006. Angelika is the RCA Facility Booking Coordinator, who plays a key role in managing facility rentals, ticket sales and Sunshine Theatre subscriptions.
Angelika is also a trained voice teacher who received her Associates Degree from the Camosun College/Victoria Conservatory of Music. In her spare time, Ang loves to walk her handsome daschund named Hagen and spending time with her 3 nieces.
info@rotarycentreforthearts.com | 250--717-5304 ext. 103
