The Whistler Institute Board of Directors 2024-2025
Sue Adams
Director, Chair
Cathy Jenkins
Director, Vice Chair / Secretary
David Cronin
Director, Vice Chair/Treasurer
Adam Seedsman
Director
Current Board Committees
Executive Committee (Human Resources and Governance): Sue Adams (Chair), David Cronin, Cathy Jenkins, and Mandy Rousseau (staff)
Global Perspectives Speaker Series Committee: Mike Van der Loos (Chair), Sue Adams, Elyse Feaver, Dave Williamson, Jack Crompton, Mandy Rousseau (staff), and Jennifer Ford (staff)
Business Development Committee: David Cronin (Chair), Jeff Murl, Cathy Jenkins, Steve Milstein, Kate Covello, Mandy Rousseau (staff), and Jennifer Ford (staff)
Past Directors
Dave Williamson
Past Director
Diana Chan
Past Director
Doug Forseth
Past Director
Jack Crompton
Past Director
Jim Godfrey
Past Director
Justine Nichol
Past Director
Laurie Grant
Past Director
Leslie Alexander
Past Director
Prajakta Kharkar
Past Director
Councillor Jeff Murl
RMOW Appointee
Suki Cheyne
Former Executive Director
Founders and the Road Ahead
Along with core partnerships with post-secondary institutions, independent educators, and resort associations, the Whistler Institute has been generously supported by Visionary Founders: Raindrop Foundation, Duane Jackson, Bill Kunzweiler, and McLean Group, Patrons: Bob and Sue Adams and Zen Group, as well as grants from the Katz Amsterdam Charitable Trust, Whistler Community Foundation, Whistler Blackcomb Foundation, and the Resort Municipality of Whistler.
In the immediate term, The Whistler Institute is seeking financial support in order to develop and deliver educational opportunities within Whistler and embed thought leadership as a fundamental pillar of Whistler’s place-branding, while contributing to the overall well-being of this community.
Founders value building education as a pillar of the Whistler’s social and economic fibre. Founders are passionate about diversifying Whistler’s social, economic and cultural community. Financial support makes the Global Perspectives speaker series possible and ensures funding of annual programs.
To learn more about our Patron Program and how individuals and businesses can support the Whistler Institute please contact the Executive Director.
The Whistler Institute is the operating name of the Whistler Institute of Learning Society, a registered Canadian charity. Charitable tax receipts are issued in accordance with CRA guidelines.