Arielle (Ari) Spence Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, BC

Supports the development and implementation of health care services at Foundry centres across BC, including Gender Affirming Care and OAT for youth.

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Collaborates with diverse stakeholders (including Indigenous communities) to design, deliver, and evaluate high-quality, evidence-based quality improvement and health promotion programs for people living with chronic.
• Utilized community engagement and project coordination skills to support the development and evaluation of a pain self-management class series for marginalized communities, including a group for youth.
• Leads the delivery of the BC ECHO for Chronic Pain, a virtual community of practice for healthcare providers, including booking speakers, communicating with the clinical advisory team, securing accreditation, and.
• Designs and delivers webinars and education sessions to healthcare providers and the general public about chronic pain with the goal of increasing awareness of this complex public health issue and connecting people.

I work with editors and authors to provide detailed, thoughtful feedback on the representation of LGBTQ2S+ characters in literature. Recent clients include Tundra Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House Canada.

Vancouver, Canada Area

- Co-assistant editor for 41.1 "Family Secrets" (edited by Rachel Thompson) -Co-assistant editor for 41.3 "Queer" (edited by Leah Golob) - Editor for 42.1 "Magic" (asst ed Nailah King and Yilin Wang)- Handling editor for the essay "Chimera" by Emily Urquhart which was nominated for two National Magazine Awards in 2020Member of the Equity & Inclusion.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Support the organization’s mission by developing and executing marketing and fundraising plans, including planning donor events, maintaining the website and social media, conducting outreach, and promoting the agency’s brand and reputation. In collaboration with the Executive Director, successfully implemented a rebrand of the organization in Winter 2018.

Vancouver, Canada Area

In collaboration with VWF staff and volunteers, assisted with the production of 120+ literary events per year, including special events and a free reading series, featuring the world’s best authors and drawing audiences of 20,000+. Assisted with the execution of marketing plans for the annual Vancouver Writers Fest, Incite free reading series, and special.

Vancouver, BC

Planned and executed all logistical needs for Growing Room, Room magazine’s inaugural literary festival (March 8-12th, 2017), including booking venues, scheduling events, securing accommodations for authors, coordinating book sales and a book/media fair.Collaborated with presenting writers and a programming committee to curate and facilitate the production.

Vancouver

Executed all administrative elements of the Players Club’s fall 2014 and spring 2015 mainstage shows, including managing a budget, scheduling auditions, hiring crew members, and chairing production meetings, thereby ensuring the artistic and financial success of both shows.Served as the Outreach Coordinator for the Club’s Centennial Celebration, including.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Expanded project management and event planning skills to administer all aspects the Moccasin Trek educational outreach project, a 6-day Indigenous arts workshop tour through schools and community centres in the Thompson-Okanagan region. Strengthened communications and outreach skills by developing relationships with community stakeholders, including.