STEERING COMMITTEE

  • Jeff Staflund

    (he/him)

    PRESIDENT

    Jeff strives to balance a sedentary office job with more active pursuits. His favourite sports activities include cross-country skiing, skating, cycling and working out. He’s also an avid moviegoer and wine-taster and enjoys committee work.

  • John Peters

    (he/him)

    VICE-PRESIDENT & ACTIVITY COORDINATOR

  • Matthew MacNeil

    (he/him)

    VICE-PRESIDENT & ACTIVITY COORDINATOR

    Matt’s been so thrilled to find a community I feel so welcomed in and connected to. It’s been a pleasure to give back in whatever small way he can. After a life altering health incident, Matt strives to offer programming that is accessible for all.

  • Thomas Novak

    (he/they)

    SECRETARY & ACTIVITY COORDINATOR

    Thomas Novak is a pastoral worker and actor that has served as Out There's secretary since 2008. He helps coordinate Out There Badminton, Charades, and Hiking.

  • Richard Harlow

    (he/him)

    TREASURER

  • Raymond Geronimo

    (he/him)

    BOARD MEMBER

MARKETING TEAM

  • Mandi Maxwell

    (she/her)

    WEB & GRAPHIC DESIGNER

    Mandi is a queer multidisciplinary creative and Red River College Creative Communications student that has re-designed Out There Winnipeg’s website, graphics, and marketing materials. In addition her to volunteer work with Out There Winnipeg, she’s the founder/co-director/co-facilitator of the Winnipeg Bi+ Network, a community group that runs out of the Rainbow Resource Centre.

  • Joan Ballester

    (she/her)

    WEB DEVELOPER

    Joan is a web developer and a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community. She pours her heart into projects that uplift and celebrate queer voices. Outside of work, she's likely on a weekend adventure, exploring Winnipeg's hidden gems with her partner and camera, lost in a video game world, or simply enjoying quiet moments at home with her two adorable cats.

  • Nik Thomas

    (she/they)

    SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

ACTIVITY COORDINATORS

  • David Burbella (he/him)

    Yuko Ono (she/her)

    Jazz Harjinder Singh (he/him)

  • Matthew MacNeil (he/him)

  • Marilyn (she/her)

    Andrea (Andy) (she/they)

  • Johanna (she/her)

  • John Peters (he/him)

    Raymond Geronimo (he/him)

  • Thomas Novak (he/they)

  • Billie Noble (she/her)

  • Mark Lawson (he/him)