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
Established 2016 | Formerly known as Chofshi |
Be'TLV is a registered Not-For-Profit organization who's volunteers work with the LGBTQ2IA and Jewish communities to provide community services, provide LGBTQ2IA inclusive religious observances, and to promote cultural diversity, promote tolerance, and empower under-represented community members.
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)
