David Prowten, Executive Director and Board Secretary
In May 2010, Dave joined the Foundation, following several years in senior management roles in the not-for profit sector, and working in the packaged goods field at the start of his career. Arthritis has been a large part of his personal life experience and he is committed to increasing the funding for research, so that one day, we can say we have beat arthritis.

Joy Davidson, Director of Development
Joy joined the Foundation in April 2009, having worked in the not-for-profit sector for over 10 years in increasingly senior positions with experience in development, project management, marketing, human resources and information technology. At the Arthritis Research Foundation, Joy is responsible for Leadership and Major Gifts. Joy is active in her community and has been a member of various local and community boards.

Jennifer Marczak, Events Manager
Jennifer joined the Arthritis Research Foundation team in March 2010 with many years of event experience in corporate and non profit sectors. She has directed projects ranging from school and community playground builds to client service management under the big top at SkyDome. Delighted to be part of the Foundation and the larger University Health Network family, Jennifer will focus on existing events such as Day at the Races and plans to add internal and third party events.

Outside AARCF Jennifer can be found at equestrian events, swimming, boxing and travelling with her family.

Emily Shandruk, Event Manager Power of Movement
Emily joined the Foundation in the Spring of 2010, having worked in the non-profit sector for two years as an Events Manager. Emily has been involved with events big and small; from 5k charity walks to black tie Galas. Since 2009, Emily has been the Vancouver lead on the Power of Movement and is extremely excited to be involved with the event in a much bigger way. Emily is committed to dispelling the myths that surround arthritis and autoimmune diseases, through events like the Power of Movement.

Emily also enjoys running, practicing yoga, spending time with friends and family and getting lost in a good Douglas Coupland book.

Gillian Williams, Special Events & Communications Coordinator
Gillian joined the Foundation in October 2010. She is a recent Business and Event Management graduate and has worked as a communication specialist for the past three years. Gillian has helped organize and implement a multitude of events including the NHL Awards and the G8 and G20 Summits. She is extremely excited to be a part of the Arthritis Research Foundation team and is happy to be working on events that will support a great cause.

Gillian took a wine tasting course in University and now loves trying new and interesting wines as well as spending time with family and friends when not at work.