For many of us, September signifies the start of something new; and here in the volunteer program, we are excited to announce that volunteer Ellen Miller begins her term as Volunteer Representative to the AGO Board of Trustees. In this role, Ellen and her fellow board members (27 voting trustees and up to two ex-officio, non-voting members) are responsible for the effective governance of the Gallery. Learn more about the membership of AGO’s Board of Trustees, here.

About Ellen:

A Gallery Guide since 2007, Ellen is a passionate volunteer whose childhood visits to the AGO with her father grounds her experience as a business founder, with board experience at Weizmann Canada and The Baycrest Foundation. She looks forward to applying her skills in strategic planning, financial management and relationship-building to support the Gallery’s governance and fundraising initiatives.

Barbara Glaser Continues as Volunteer President

In Volunteer leadership, Ellen is joined by Barbara Glaser, who, as Volunteer President, begins her second term. Passionate about volunteer recognition, and an advocate for honouring volunteers’ contributions and talents, Barbara has succeeded in strengthening relationships across our volunteer groups, shifts and programs, through the establishment of the AGO Volunteer Artist Collective, and a diverse and ambitious program of gallery outings and studio visits, in addition to her work spearheading the annual Volunteer Endowment Trust donation. Countless volunteers have shared their appreciation for Barbara’s natural affinity and hard work in reconnecting the community post-covid and we couldn’t agree more.

We thank Barbara and Ellen for their dedication in representing volunteers; and we look forward to supporting their contributions, both in the day-to-day program, and at the broader board level.

Holly Procktor, Coordinator, Volunteers & Alain Graham, Chief, People (HR)