Administrative Staff

This is the group of fantastic individuals who take care of the essential day-to-day operations of the orchestra.

Geraldine Parent

Executive Director

Nikki Attwell

Marketing Assistant & Music Librarian

Maja Pannes

Community Engagement Coordinator

Karen Kerswell

Office Coordinator

Vacant

Communications and Fund Development Officer

Shantay Woytas

Senior Accountant

Tim Watson

Orchestra Personnel & Operations Manager

Sarah Anderson

Assistant Music Librarian

Meaghan Williams

Artistic Advisor

Karmen Doucette

Website Consultant

Dennis Colpitts

OSYO Co-Conductor

Vacant

Chorus Coordinator

Geraldine Parent
Executive Director

Geraldine Parent is an Arts Administrator with over 25 years of experience in the arts and culture sector. She has worked in non-profit, municipal settings and university settings; managed organizations, developed and executed programs, taught art history, and held prominent roles on provincial and national boards. Most recently, Geraldine served as the Arts Services Manager for the City of Burnaby for over nine years and held the positions of Theatre Manager of the Kelowna Community Theatre and Operations Coordinator for Chamber Music Kelowna prior to becoming the Executive Director of the Okanagan Symphony Society. Geraldine holds a BA from Brock University, St. Catharines and an MA in Art History from York University, Toronto.

Administrative Staff

Geraldine Parent

Nikki Attwell

Maja Pannes

Karen Kerswell

Vacant

Shantay Woytas

Tim Watson

Sarah Anderson

Meaghan Williams

Karmen Doucette

Dennis Colpitts

Vacant

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Geraldine Parent
Executive Director