Community leadership
Meet Valour’s
Board of Directors.
Volunteer leaders helping guide three neighbourhood sites and strengthen community life across Winnipeg’s West End.
Meet the BoardHow Valour is governed
Local voices.
Shared responsibility.
Valour Community Centre is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected by community members at the Annual General Meeting.
The Board provides oversight, sets organizational direction and works with staff to keep the Clifton Site, Isaac Brock Site and Orioles Site welcoming, responsible and responsive to community needs.
Current leadership
2026–2027 Board
Elected at Valour Community Centre’s Annual General Meeting on May 21, 2026.
Vice-President, Human Resources
Ethan Schnerch
Vice-President, Social Activities & Special Events
Shauna Grisdale
Treasurer
Bryna Skelly
Secretary
Elliott Sorensen
Director of Programs
Gabriel Hurley
Opportunities to serve
Open Board Positions
Open position
President
Open position
Vice-President, Facilities & Grounds
Community representatives
Directors at Large
Director at Large
Diane Proutt
Director at Large
Trish Goncalves
Director at Large
Robert Bruce
Ex officio, non-voting
Liz Jackimec
General Manager
The General Manager advises the Board and supports the implementation of its decisions but does not hold a Board vote.
What the Board does
Stewardship in action.
Board members bring community perspectives to the table while sharing responsibility for Valour’s governance and future.
Governance
Uphold Valour’s bylaws, policies and legal obligations while maintaining accountability and transparency.
Direction
Set priorities and guide decisions about programs, facilities, partnerships and community impact.
Financial oversight
Review budgets and financial reporting to support responsible, sustainable operations across all three sites.
Community voice
Represent local needs and help Valour remain inclusive, accessible and connected to the neighbourhoods it serves.
Open governance
Board meetings are open to the public.
The Board meets at least seven times each year. Community members who want to propose an agenda item must provide notice at least 14 days before the meeting.
Get involved
Help shape what happens in your community.
Board service is an opportunity to meet neighbours, contribute your experience and help create programs and spaces that make the West End stronger.
No previous board experience is required. What matters most is a willingness to participate, learn and work collaboratively.
Ask about joining the Board