Richmond Art Gallery
Board and Staff
RAGA Board
John Richardson - President
John Richardson is a retired elementary school principal who has lived in Richmond since 1975. His artistic output comprises 101 albums full of travel and family photos, along with the design and production of family Christmas cards for many years!
Winnie Wang - Secretary/Treasurer
Winnie Wang started her own accounting business in 2009 and currently provides senior accounting service to Rick Hansen Foundation and was most recently the Controller of the Ballet BC. She is actively involved in the international trade as a Chief Financial Officer through her family business, Canada New Vision International Trading. She has always had a love of art and feels that this, coupled with her accounting skills in both business and non-for-profit sectors allows her to contribute to the Richmond Art Gallery Association.
Frank Xiao - Director
Frank Xiao emigrated to Canada 20 years ago from Shanghai, P. R. China. He was a Chemistry professor at East China Normal University in China. He has been with RBC since 1999. He has been actively participating in a variety of charitable fund raising events in the lower mainland including BC Children's Hospital, United Way, Walk with the Dragon in the past 8 consecutive years for the community. He is currently in the position as Senior Account manager at RBC. He is recognized as "Best in BC” by RBC for his outstanding achievements and commitment in client service in 2009.
Deirdre Whalen - Director
De joined the Board in 2009. She has lived in Richmond since 1975. De has a degree in Biological sciences and experience in both public heath sciences and union negotiations. As president of the Richmond Women's Resource Centre Board, De has gained experience in administration, fundraising, program development and building community relationships. “I feel my experience in negotiations, administration and outreach will benefit the Richmond Art Gallery Association."
Barry Magrill - Director
Barry Magrill holds a PhD from the University of British Columbia and is currently a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Victoria. He teaches art and architectural history at various post-secondary institutions in BC and is a practicing artist specializing in oil and printmaking.
Yue Zhang - Director
Yue Zhang has a degree in Arts Administration from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a degree in Museum Studies from University of Florida. She curated art exhibitions, researched art collections, and managed a university gallery in the U.S. Since 2008, she has been organizing Asian art lectures and programs with the Canadian Society for Asian Arts in Vancouver.
Karine Lin - Director
Karine Lin is a Financial Analyst at BC Hydro. Previously, Karine held various key finance and accounting roles at Weyerhaeuser Company Ltd., one of the world’s largest forest products companies. Karine has lived in mainland China, Hong Kong, the Philippines and the United States before settled down in Richmond, BC. She strongly believes in giving back to the community. Karine is a Certified General Accountant and has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting and Finance from Simon Fraser University.
RAG staff
Lynn Beavis - Director
Nan Capogna - Education and Public Programs Coordinator
Paula Hickey - Exhibition and Gallery Coordinator
Gillian McQuade - Senior Graphic Designer
Mary Castellanes - Junior Graphic Designer
Kathy Tycholis - School Programs Coordinator & Instructor
Karmjit Sidhu - Administrative Assistant (maternity leave)
Cornelia Wyngaarden - Administrative Assistant
Brian Joe - Family Sunday Facilitator
Matthew Brown - Preparatory
Ana Gereluk - Preparatory