Aileen is proud to be serving as Chair of the Board and is our past Treasurer. She retired from Education and served as her Union President. She brings with her a strong foundation in Governance and Finance having served as Chair of the Board of Governors for Durham College (DC) and chair of Audit and Finance for both DC and Ontario Tech University. Aileen is an active volunteer in her community in addition to her service for RMG, she is the Properties Manager for Oshawa Little Theatre and works trackside as a Marshall at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. She has done extensive work in the areas of Equity, Mental Wellness, and Health and Safety presenting workshops on these topics across the province within the education sector. She has a B.Sc in Physics but is passionate for all of the Arts, and delights in how the different disciplines may integrate and produce an important voice within our communities.

Philip is a solutions and results focused commercial, sales, marketing and business development executive with experience in start-ups, small-midsized companies and multinationals.  Philip puts his people first and dives headfirst into solving problems by putting customer’s needs first.   His teams have a reputation of achieving great results and driving revenue growth.

Philip’s career has been focused in the healthcare sector where he has led the commercial activities for a number of organizations.  He holds a Bachelor of Business from Ryerson University and a Masters of Business Administration from Dalhousie University.

Philip’s personal profile is shaped by strong family values, a superior work ethic, a passion to give back to his community and an integrity driven competitive nature that drives him to succeed and motivate those around him.  He is happily married, has two daughters and lives in the Durham region.

Steve Maddiss holds a diploma in Urban Land Economics from the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia, was granted the use of the AACI, P.App designation from the Appraisal Institute of Canada, and is employed with Schaufler Realty Advisors Limited as a commercial real estate appraiser. Past professional experience includes IT consultant and network administrator for Simcoe Engineering Group Limited and teaching French with the Durham Catholic District School Board.  Steve has served on a number of committees and non-profit boards including past President of Theater 3×60 and former chair of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarington where he was also a Big Brother in their one-to-one mentoring program.  Steve enjoys travel, playing guitar/piano, and woodworking. 

Annie Pinet brings over 20 years of experience in the professional services industry with a focus on helping and guiding private and family-owned organizations of all sizes across Canada to grow and thrive. Currently, Annie leads the Sales Enablement team and strategy for PwC Canada’s Private Segment. With a focus on growth objectives through business development operations, integrated marketing strategy & planning and account management. Annie has been a resident of the city of Oshawa for over 35 years and is passionate about supporting and helping her community, as well as a music and art lover.

Michael joined the board in 2022, bringing over 20 years of fundraising expertise and creative thinking to support the RMG. Michael managed a team of sponsorship professionals responsible for generating multimillion-dollar revenues through private sector sponsorships, corporate and public sector grants, and foundations. Michael recently retired to pursue his personal passions, including photography, home improvements, travel and spending time with his dog Evie. Michael, who grew up in Oshawa, joined the board to give back to the city he once called home.

Lory is a seasoned museum professional with over 35 years of experience leading capital and major exhibition projects at the Royal Ontario Museum. Rising through the ranks from Project Manager to her current role as Vice-President, Major Project Management, Lory has built a solid reputation for getting things done and treating people fairly and respectfully in the process. As part of the Renaissance ROM planning team, Lory played a key role in master planning and preparations for the museum’s major building project in 2003. She has led teams through complex exhibition and gallery projects including Egyptian Art in the Age of the Pyramids, the Life in Crisis: Schad Gallery of Biodiversity, and the Teck Suite of Galleries: Earth Treasures. Lory has benefited from professional development opportunities at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, York University’s Schulich School of Business, and the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. She is a member of a wide range of professional associations around the world including the Canadian Museums Association, the American Alliance of Museums, and ICOM. Lory has lived in Durham region with her family for 25 years and was an active member and leader in the Pickering Soccer Club for three years. She values sharing her experience with the next generation of museum professionals and welcomes this opportunity to support her local community.

Audrey Forbes is an accomplished senior business executive (now retired), with over thirty-five (35) years experience in the broader public sector in Ontario. Her experience and skills include pension policy, communications, change management, innovation, and people development. 

She is an inquisitive lifelong learner and feels most fulfilled when she is writing, teaching, or coaching.  Her newly articulated (retirement), ambition is to inspire and uplift the human spirit through words, written or spoken. As such, shortly after retiring in 2023, she co-authored a children’s book with one of her daughters.

Audrey holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from York University and a master’s degree in public policy from Queen’s University. She is married and has three daughters. Audrey lives by faith. She serves on a variety of professional and community boards and is a defender of the common good.

Nicole recently joined Durham Region’s Economic Development and Tourism team as Business Development Specialist. Prior to, Nicole spent 5 years as the Executive Director of the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade and an additional 6 years in various roles at the same organization. During her tenure here, Nicole was responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, developing and implementing strategic plans, advocating for businesses’ interests, and promoting economic growth within Durham Region.

Driven by a passion to see businesses and communities thrive, Nicole is committed to creating opportunities for success through strategic partnerships and collaboration. Networking and connecting with individuals from diverse backgrounds is Nicole’s favourite part of her job. By leveraging her expertise and enthusiasm, she strives to contribute to the vibrant ecosystem of Durham Region, empowering businesses and individuals alike to reach their full potential.

She holds an Advanced Diploma in Public Relations from Durham College and currently resides in Clarington, ON.

Steven’s studio practice involves using photography as a means to collect day-to-day observations that highlight evidences of simple interactions between people, objects and space. Steven has received recognition and support from the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council and Toronto Arts Council through exhibition assistance and artist project grants. His work is represented by Tarantino Belli Gallery in Toronto.

Steven Laurie is a lens-based artist and museum professional who lives and works within the Greater Toronto Area. His education includes an Honours Diploma from the Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD), and a Master of Fine Arts from Western University. He has over 20 years of professional experience working in the arts and culture sector and is currently an Exhibitions Project Manager at the Royal Ontario Museum.

Jacqueline is the Head of Organizational Effectiveness for the Corporation of the Town of Whitby. She is a general manager with over twenty-five (25) years of leadership experience with responsibility for Human Resources, Information Technology, and Corporate Communications. Jacqueline has volunteered at the Board level for numerous not-for-profit organizations across the Durham Region. Her work in the not-for-profit sector has focused on governance, Board excellence, change management, and operational effectiveness. As a passionate lover of art, Jacqueline believes that art connects us to each other, to history, to our community, and supporting the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in its vision to leverage art to cultivate caring communities is an honour and privilege.

Kelly is a seasoned corporate curator with 15 years of experience working in Canadian fine art. She holds a BFA in criticism and curatorial practice from OCAD University, an MA in art history from Western University, and is an accredited member of the International Society of Appraisers specializing in fine art. She has worked in public and cooperative art galleries, owned and operated a private art advisory, and spent 9 years as Manulife’s full-time curator. Kelly brings extensive experience in collection management, investor relations, and non-profit governance. As a fairly recent transplant to Durham Region, Kelly is putting down roots with her husband and Labrador Retriever.

Wendy Vincent is a GTA based Communications and PR strategist and Media Relations expert. As former Partner/Director at Konvo Media Inc, Wendy led national PR campaigns for clients such as The Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation, Afrofest, Nia Centre for the Arts, the Toronto Police Service, Spelling Bee of Canada, ACTRA Toronto, Planet in Focus Film Festival, while providing equity informed strategic communications for Images Film Festival, EVA’s Initiatives for Homeless Youth (EIFHY), BirthMark, and Doula Training Canada. Past employers include The ROM, The CBC, Harbourfront, The Ontario Government, and Toronto Caribbean Carnival, with consultancy for The Toronto Mass Choir, The Archie Alleyne Scholarship Fund, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, The Barbados Tourism Ministry, and others. In spring 2024, Wendy was Guest Curator of the City of Toronto’s Migrant Stories exhibit. Wendy is a past board director for Operation Black Vote Canada (OBVC), the Canadian Association of Black Journalists (CABJ), the Urban Music Association of Canada (UMAC), and Art Starts.

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