Our People

Executive Director

Bill is dedicated to an understanding and practice of heritage that is centred on people and their ways of living and experiencing. He is committed to how diverse public memories, social histories, rituals and meanings of place can be better understood, experienced and appreciated through the environment around us.

Contact information

bill@heritagevancouver.org

604-254-9411 (voice/text)

2026 Board of Directors

Leticia Sanchez | President

Leticia Sanchez, M.Ed., brings extensive expertise across education, community development, culture, and philanthropy. She provided exceptional governance and leadership as the Head of Cultural Experience and Exhibitions at SYS Chinese Garden, as the past President of the Vancouver Asian Heritage Month Society, and of the Pacific Canada Heritage Centre-Museum of Migration. She serves as Vice President of Heritage Vancouver Society. Leticia is an active member of the Canadian Museums Association and the Association for Critical Heritage Studies. In recognition of her contributions to Arts and Multiculturalism, she received the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Medal from the Royal Commonwealth in 2022.   

Craig Gill | Vice President

Craig holds a PhD in History (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) and now works as a consultant in Vancouver. Craig’s historical background nurtured his interest in how cities develop a sense of place, and he is enthusiastic about fostering dialogue regarding the connection between Vancouver’s diverse heritage and its future.

Jurian ter Horst | Past-president

Jurian ter Horst is a cultural historian, heritage researcher and heritage consultant. He is particularly interested in how people relate themselves to their cultural and natural environments.

Victoria Lin | Secretary

Victoria Lin is an urban planner and community advocate specializing in heritage, housing, and public space planning in Canada and the U.S. She has worked with the Asian American Legal Defence and Education Fund and the National Trust for Historic Preservation on community-based projects in historic neighbourhoods. At Columbia’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation, she researched preservation and redevelopment and co-founded the Anti-Racism Task Force for the built environment. Now based in Metro Vancouver, she’s a pre-member of the PIBC and volunteers as a researcher with Heritage Vancouver.

Marcela Barreda | Treasurer

Marcela Barreda is a 25-year-old professional with a background in Industrial Engineering. She recently completed her MBA at the University of Canada West, specializing in Finance. Marcela brings experience in customer service, budgeting, cost control, and financial analysis. She relocated to Canada to pursue advanced career opportunities and continue her professional development in a dynamic, thriving and diverse environment.

Suchin Pawa | Director

Suchin grew up in East Vancouver and currently works as an Executive Search Consultant. He specializes in identifying and recruiting leaders for organizations across various industries. Suchin has a deep appreciation for Vancouver’s history and is committed to preserving the stories and spaces that shape the city’s identity.

Cheryl Reinarz | Director

Cheryl Reinarz is a Vancouver native with over 20 years of leadership experience in the air cargo industry, specializing in building networks and advancing logistics solutions. She has actively contributed to professional organizations such as the Vancouver Women’s Transportation Club and CIFFA, demonstrating her commitment to mentorship and industry development. Deeply connected to her hometown, Cheryl is passionate about preserving the cultural stories and community heritage that shape Vancouver’s identity.

Balie Tomar | Director

Balie holds an MA from UBC and has expertise in historical and archival research, community engagement, and policy development. She is passionate about how connections to local histories and cultural heritage can deepen a sense of place and belonging in a city. She is excited to foster dialogues and partner with communities to keep Vancouver’s histories alive into the present.

Kemmy Uwaya | Director

Kemmy is a seasoned banker, coach, and management consultant. She is interested in public policy and how communities and lives are affected by it. Kemmy loves Beacation, reading, and music.

Past presidents