Our Board of Directors
The ARC Foundation Board of Directors currently comprises eight directors. The composition of the board brings together a mix of expertise and experience which the foundation believes is ideally suited to the achievement of its strategic objectives and effective governance and oversight.
Scott Graham, Chair (he/him)
Scott is a long-time philanthropist, community organizer and thought leader, serving on multiple boards and organizations and donating his time generously to endeavours in both Alberta and British Columbia. With particular interest in improving and addressing human rights, health, education and poverty, Scott serves in a variety of capacities as a director, committee chair, member, advisor, and mentor across multiple organizations, including the Stollery Charitable Foundation, Edmonton Community Foundation, Vancouver Foundation, Loran Scholars, and the University of Alberta’s Fyrefly Institute for Gender and Sexual Diversity, among others. Scott holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Alberta, is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal, and he is also a recipient of a 2023 honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Alberta in recognition of his community building.
Arleen Chuang, Treasurer (she/her)
Arleen attended an inclusive and supportive liberal arts college, where she was able to explore her intersectionality as a queer immigrant woman of color. With that experience in mind, Arleen is passionate about working to fulfill ARC Foundation’s vision of "a world where children and youth of all sexual orientations and gender identities [can] live authentic lives". Arleen has an academic background in educational administration, policy, and student recruitment. Her passions include cycling, gardening, walks with her partner and their dog, as well as exploring food wherever she goes. Arleen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Smith College and a Master of Science Education from the University of Edinburgh.
Elizabeth Rush, Secretary (they/them, yel/el)
Elizabeth Rush is a public school teacher, community translator, and language equity activist. Growing up on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, Elizabeth acquired Eurocentric models of French and English, but no education on Indigenous language, nor any learning about of how aspects of language use (such as gendered personal pronouns) reflect culturally specific ways of talking about, and understanding, others. Acknowledging that school-based understandings of language proficiency continue to emphasize notions of purity, separation, and Eurocentric assimilation rather than interconnection, place-based, and consent-based practices, Elizabeth works with students within BC's francophone minority community to counter stigmatization and foster creative agency among 2SLGBTQIA+ students. Now a member of the Diversity, Decolonization, and the French Curriculum collective, they are passionate about linguistic innovation as a form of healing from colonization. Elizabeth's hobbies include exploring Haitian Creole and Mitchif français.
Morgan Bazin, Director (they/them)
Morgan has made a career of being able to speak the language in the areas of Accounting and IT to help build stronger understandings that better serve project outcomes, currently serving as a Solution Architect, designing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions for organizations looking to transform their organizations through technology. They approach issues with a lens of intersectionality and recognize that representation matters. Morgan has been involved in many philanthropic endeavors, including work for Partners for Mental Health, The Pride Centre of Edmonton, CASA Mental Health, and the Kids with Cancer Society. Morgan maintains a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and holds a Bachelor of Management from the University of Lethbridge.
Jag Bilkhu, Director (he/him)
Jag is a Sustainability Consultant with 25 years’ experience in environmental management and Corporate Social Responsibility. Jag’s recent experience includes working with a wide variety of stakeholders and First Nations in British Columbia, in addition to his substantial international experience. Jag has a passion for building and giving back to the community. He has served the 2SLGBTQ+ community including Board roles with Health Initiative for Men; Vancouver Frontrunners, including three years as President; and the Vancouver Pride Run & Walk organization committee. Jag is also a recipient of the Vancouver Pride Legacy Award for Sport. Jag holds a Master of Environmental Design degree from the University of Calgary and Bachelor of Science degree from McGill University.
Wayne Hartrick, Director (he/him)
Wayne was the founding President of Canadian Men’s Health Foundation, and now serves on its Board of Directors. Previously he spent 25 years in public relations and marketing. Wayne is actively involved in community engagement and is a board member of the Chronic Disease Prevention Association of Canada, the UK based Global Action for Men’s Health, and the Global Civic Policy Society. He also serves as an examiner for the Public Relations Society and serves on the funding application review committee for the Foundation of Hope. Wayne is a founding board member of ARC Foundation.
Brandi Rai, Director (she/her)
Brandi is a parent of five children, and it is her adventures in parenting that have led her to be an advocate in a variety of ways. Parenting children with a range of neurodiversity, a spectrum of gender and relationship identities, and multicultural origins has been the motivation for her to create inclusive spaces for all youth. She has long volunteered in school communities, serving on school councils in Alberta, the Board of Directors for the Alberta School Councils’ Association, as well as the Youth and Family Advisory Council for CASA in Edmonton. She believes that working together to create spaces where children and families are authentically engaged, whether in education or wellness, creates communities that reflect and honour the broad spectrum of humanity that exists.
Harsh Sinah, Director (he/him)
Harsh Sinha is a passionate and results-driven professional with a diverse background spanning board governance, policy development, 2SLGBTQ+ rights advocacy, community outreach, and project management in the software industry. He manages a portfolio of complex software projects, specializing in strategy development, requirement elicitation, and risk management. Additionally, Harsh serves as the Co-Chair of the Board of Directors for the Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention (ASAAP) and has volunteered with organizations such as the Children's Aid Society of Toronto, Pride Toronto, and The 519. Drawing from his experiences growing up in a society marked by homophobia, bullying, discrimination, and societal stigma, these encounters have fueled his unwavering commitment to advocating for 2SLGBTQ+ rights and creating a more inclusive, accepting and compassionate world. Harsh holds a Master of Engineering degree from India.
Our Board Advisors
In addition to the Board of Directors, ARC Foundation also benefits from the support and guidance from the following Board Advisors.
Mark Prior, Advisor (he/him)
Mark is an entrepreneur who started his career by co-founding a software company. He has since served as a public company CEO and media executive and also served on the board of directors, and as an Interim CEO, of the Palm Springs Art Museum. He has also been a regular volunteer instructor in the prison system. Mark is active in the communities in which he has lived, serving on numerous non-profit and business boards, and has lived in multiple cities across Canada, now calling Montreal home. Mark was one of the founding board members of ARC Foundation, and has proudly continued to serve the organization as an Advisor since 2023.
Robert Quartermain, Director (he/il)
Robert is a philanthropist and was the Founding Trustee of ARC Foundation in 2007. Previously he was a leading mining executive who founded and was Executive Chairman of Pretium Resources and prior to that was the CEO of Silver Standard. Robert formerly held various roles at other public companies. He also currently serves as the Honorary Colonel for RCAF 19 Wing Comox. Robert holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of New Brunswick and a Master of Science from Queen’s University and has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Science from the University of New Brunswick. Robert retired from ARC Foundation’s Board of Directors in May 2024, and continues to serve the organization as a Board Advisor.
Douglas R. Stollery, CM, KC, LLD (Hon), Advisor (he/him)
Doug currently serves as President of the Stollery Charitable Foundation and as counsel to a law firm in Edmonton. In the past, he has served as Chancellor of the University of Alberta, President of the Alberta Branch of the Canadian Bar Association, Chancellor of St. Stephen’s College, and as a director of a number of non-profit organizations including the Stephen Lewis Foundation, CARE Canada, and Grant MacEwan College. He is the Executive Producer of Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story, a documentary about the struggles to achieve legal protection against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
Doug is a member of the Order of Canada. He is also a recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award and an honorary doctorate from the University of Alberta, the Distinguished Citizen Award and an honorary doctorate from MacEwan University, the Canadian General Counsel Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
Dee Dee Sung, Advisor (she/her)
Dee Dee is an Executive Director, Development and Leadership Coach, at the University of British Columbia. With over 20 years’ experience in the social profit and private sectors, including extensive experience in fundraising, she has been recognized for strong business and donor relationships. As a certified leadership coach, Dee Dee has worked with leaders on strategic thinking, performance optimization, personal development, and work life harmony. A third generation Chinese Canadian, her community involvement has included being in service to the Saint James Music Academy, The Minerva Foundation for BC Women, and the SFU Mentors in Business Program. Dee Dee holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia and a Master of Business Administration from Simon Fraser University. She is an accredited executive coach with the International Coach Federation.