Spanning more than two decades, Rhonda’s Leadership in the nonprofit and charitable sector has centred around her commitment to the values of social justice, equity, and inclusion. She also believes in the immense power of sport in terms of building community, and cherishes her own experiences as an athlete and coach.

Summers as a child were spent beachside – frisbee in hand – creating some of her most enduring memories. Her dedication to community leadership also led her to serve as a volunteer board member for Social Planning Toronto, and towards her contributions to a number of advisory boards and committees within academic settings.
 

Other passions include her pursuits as an urban explorer and writer, allowing her to create narratives around the power of human connection, civil engagement, and kind acts. She divides her remaining time between endeavors related to art, dance, theatre, basketball, photography—and the people she loves.
 

Rhonda believes supporting initiatives and people that create social impact to be a critical form of service. Accordingly, it’s her pleasure to impart her abilities and commitment towards the success of this bold, purpose-driven organization. While recognizing the very special legacy that is the foundation of VUL, she is certain there is so much yet to come.

Tristan started playing Ultimate in 2001 for his intramural dorm team at UBC.  From there he joined the VUL the next summer playing with his cousin’s team.  Since then, he has played on a variety of teams and at all different recreational levels in the VUL, and also a semester of club Ultimate in England while on academic exchange.

While his age has increased, so has Tristan’s love and passion for the sport of Ultimate and the community it creates throughout Vancouver and beyond.

Before working for the VUL, Tristan was the Intramural Leagues Coordinator for UBC Recreation where he organized recreational sports leagues for the students of UBC, including Ultimate, for 13 years.

Teams:  Current – Just a fling and Preshslice and the Gang; Past – Stacked, Discombobulated, Random Fling (England)

A graduate of the Master of Business (Sport Management) from Deakin University, Pratik's managerial experience includes working as a Sports Development Officer with the Melbourne Ice in the Australian Ice Hockey League, as a Marketing and Communications Consultant with Western State Sports Management, and most recently worked with the Sports Authority of India as one of their lead Research Officers. Pratik is a former Mechanical Engineer and a certified youth soccer coach & referee.