Roles and ResponsibilitiesThe elected or appointed board members oversee the activities of PAN, and as a collective group, the Board is the governing body of PAN organization. PAN Board members establish broad policies and objectives, such as organization’s vision, values and strategic directions, with the help of the Executive Director and staff. Board members are expected to support the Executive Director and staff in ensuring PAN activities and initiatives follow the organizational mission, mandate and strategic plan. Other roles include approving annual budgets and keeping the organization’s performance accountable to relevant stakeholders. Learn more if you’re interested in joining the Board. |
PAN Board 2025-2026Rosalind Baltzer-Turje Lonnie Brezina Danny Braaten Lucy Duncan Hermione Jefferis Katrina Jensen Darren Lauscher Alexandria West Dylan Wall Laurel White Kath W Co-Executive Directors (ex officio): Jennifer Demchuk and Joanna Mendell |
AGM – Keynotes and business meetings
The Board’s executive committee leads PAN’s Annual General Meetings, providing a leadership message to members and ensuring relevant and interesting topics for the keynote presentation or panel. The business meeting part is supported by the staff and is complemented by PAN’s Annual Reports which provide an opportunity to reflect on achievements of the year and refocus on the mission and vision for the work ahead, give a fiscal snapshot, talk about board elections and member applications, as well as major events in the life of the organization.
Last updated October 22, 2026