Who We Are
The people behind 51社区黑料Public Square are committed to working collaboratively to create space for diverse voices and ideas. Our permanent staff are joined by community volunteers and students through the work-study, co-op and peer education program who infuse our approach with their energy and ideas. Much more than a production team, we confront the complexity of topics in our programming through a spirit of always learning and striving for better. This culture challenges us to think holistically and extend ourselves towards ever more interesting, inclusive, and productive engagements.
Janet Webber (she/her) 鈥� Executive Director
Janet effectively designs and facilitates community engagement activities which encourage the respectful exchange of diverse values and ideas. Locally and internationally she has convened innovative, inclusive and impactful events for small intimate groups and for audiences numbered in the thousands. The north star that guides Janet鈥檚 work is her belief in the fundamental importance of bringing people into spaces and conversations with each other on the issues that shape our individual and collective lives. Janet is originally from Toronto, lives in Vancouver and holds a BA in Psychology and an Executive MBA.
Edna Batengas-Chow (she/her) 鈥� Events, Communications, Marketing Officer
Edna Batengas is a storyteller, creative strategist, and humanitarian communicator of Tanzanian and Ugandan heritage, now based in Vancouver, Canada. A global citizen at heart, she has led communications and community initiatives across East Africa, Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, using creativity and dialogue to bridge cultures and drive social impact. Before joining SFU, Edna worked in education, healthcare, and marketing, leading campaigns that amplified underrepresented voices and strengthened community engagement. She holds a double degree in Communication and Digital Publishing from 51社区黑料 and brings nearly a decade of experience spanning public, private, and nonprofit sectors. As the Events, Communications and Marketing Officer, Edna supports events, communications, and marketing initiatives that bring the story of dialogue to life and highlight how conversation, collaboration, and creativity can spark meaningful change. Outside of work, she mentors emerging creatives and supports initiatives that empower women, youth, and BIPOC professionals to share their stories and step into leadership.
Sabrina Azaria (she/her) 鈥� Communications, Engagement and Knowledge Mobilization Officer
Sabrina is a creative communicator and graphic designer from Indonesia. Sabrina graduated from 51社区黑料 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. She has since led various creative communications projects, from developing a brand for Western Canada鈥檚 largest free literary festival, to designing graphics for a political campaign, to creating and managing brands for government clients and award-winning initiatives. As the Communications Officer, Sabrina develops, manages and executes communication and design projects, strategies, programs and initiatives including design and branding, website management, email marketing and social media.
Shiva Roofigari (she/her) 鈥� Events, Communications, Marketing Officer
Shiva is a creative marketing and communications professional with over six years of experience in developing strategic campaigns, managing social media, and creating impactful visuals and digital content. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interactive Arts and Technology from 51社区黑料, where she built a strong foundation in UX and web design, allowing her to approach creative initiatives with a holistic perspective鈥攆rom concept to implementation. She has worked across sectors including non-profits, education, and community organizations, leading initiatives that highlight stories of impact and strengthen community engagement.