Our Staff

Welcome to Meghan Cross and Deena Arens who joined the Gwaii Trust team in 2020. Haw’aa/Haawa to our outgoing Chief Investment Officer, Errol Winter, for his many contributions to the Gwaii Trust and to the communities of Haida Gwaii over the years.

CARLA LUTNER, CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

Manages the day-to-day operations for the Gwaii Trust Society, including staff management, public relations and oversight of the various programs Gwaii Trust administers.

CHRISTINE CARTY, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

Manages the day-to-day financial operations, preparing accounts payable and receivables, payroll and in-house financial statements.

JOEY RUDICHUK, COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Manages Internal and external communications and supports the Gwaii Trust Board of Directors and Youth Board.

JAAD GUDANGAA ‘LAAS DANA BELLIS, PROJECT OFFICER Community resource to support islanders and local organizations through the grant application process and is their focal throughout the life of their project.

PAM HILL, GRANT COORDINATOR

Manages the Continuing Education, Travel Assistance, and Haida Gwaii Staycation grant programs.

MEGHAN CROSS, GRANTS & TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR

Manages a small portfolio of grants and assists more senior staff in all grant management activities. She also serves as the internal resource for Gwaii Trust’s technology systems.

DEENA ARENS, ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE ASSISTANT

Finance and administrative support for Gwaii Trust, Athlii Gwaii Legacy Trust and the Haida Gwaii Community Foundation.