LES KIESMAN (HE/HIM)

President

Also known as Dov the DJ and Mr. Gay Manitoba

Les is a proud member of the Cree Nation, while also an active member in his local Jewish community. He has been an avid volunteer and community representative for over 12 years.

LADY VALENCIAGA (THEY/THEM)

SOCIAL OUTREACH

Also known as John-Paul Traverse

Lady Valenciaga is a member of the Peguis First Nation. They are a proud, Non-Binary, Indigenous Performer. They hope to provide community programming and education through Be'TLV

KOREN RAMOS (SHE/HER)

VICE President

Runs things behind the scenes

Koren is a mom, social justice advocate and a long time volunteer at the Winnipeg Filipino Pavilion for Folkorama. She has been volunteering in the Jewish community for the past 3 years at Be’TLV. the Rady JCC, and the Jewish Federation.

GARRET SCHREYER (HE/HIM)

SOCIAL MEDIA

Social media star

Garret is located in Victoria, BC, but has been an integral part of the team with his amazing event ideas and social media prowess.

SHAWN WIPF (HE/HIM)

VICE President

Also known as Luna Thiq

Shawn is an Ex-Hutterite and has a been an activist since a young age. He has volunteered and performed at the Rady JCC, the Jewish Federation, Shaarey Zedek, and Etz Chayim over the past 4 years.

GISELLE VILLEGAS (SHE/HER)

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Behind the scenes Queen of organization

Creative Mastermind, member of Hinode Taiko, and long time volunteer at the Japanese Community Pavilion for Folklorama

ERIC STENHOUSE (HE/HIM)

TREASURER

Also known as Dov the DJ and Mr. Gay Manitoba

Eric is a bit of a wallflower, but has always been a loved and important member of our team

KAM SINGH (SHE/HER)

EVENTS COORDINATOR

Runs things behind the scenes

Mastermind of Bollypride, Kam is a proud member of the Punjabi community and a long time ally.

LUIGI ROMERO (HE/HIM)

SOUND 

Formerly known as DJ Darkstar

Our Latin Heartthrob, he's always quick to let us know what is hot (and what is not)