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Volunteer Manager
Tony is a policy and governance professional who manages the volunteers for EXNW 2026. He is also an event lead with the non-profit Roots Collective and is passionate about celebrating Asian Pop Culture!
Administrative Coordinator
Selisa Skala (she/they) brings together a decade of experience in hospitality and administration, and a passion for social change to her first year with RESO and EXNW.
Print Production Manager
Selena Shiu is the principal and pulse of Experience Curated – a boutique consultancy where structure fuels flow. She builds AI-powered systems and produces international events that create space for connection, helping visionary founders, creative teams, and purpose-driven communities grow with clarity, ease, and impact. She led Venue & Logistics Management for EXNW for three consecutive years (2023–2025).
For event management and production services, reach out to our very own Selena Shiu, Founder of Experience Curated.
EXNW Stage Manager
Lucas is an accessibility and equity professional with experience advocating for accessible workplaces. With his passion for the arts as an improviser and equity as a professional, he'll be managing the stage for EXNW 2026.
Marketing & Partnerships Manager
Robbie Tee (she/her) brings over 10+ years of experience across the gaming and entertainment industries. Co-founding Unor Studio and currently a Talent Agent at Dulcedo Management, she brings both in-house and agency marketing backgrounds spanning global creator campaigns, celebrity & IP partnerships, and multi-market marketing programs across North America, Asia, MENA, and LATAM. She is passionate about building community and elevating Asian excellence through storytelling and meaningful experiences.
Social Media Manager
Communications professional who transforms ideas into impactful visuals and narratives, focusing on storytelling that blends creativity and strategy to engage diverse audiences.
Experience across non-profit, community, and public sectors
Stage Director
Nancy Luong (she/her) is the founder of Into the Wknd—a multi-faceted event planner and designer crafting elevated experiences rooted in thoughtful design, hospitality, and community. Guided by intentional storytelling and a refined eye for detail, she brings people together through events that spark connection and leave a lasting impression.
AI Hack-A-Thon Manager & AV Coordinator
Mithila Karnik-Adarkar is a DEI and community strategist with 18+ years of cross-sector experience advancing equity in entertainment, creative tech, education and civic life. She's held positions with DigiBC, Vancouver Film School and CASSA bridging policy, culture and community.
Asia Pacific Content Coordinator
Megan is a Western University Business and Film Studies student eager to merge both fields. Interning with the EXNW team, she contributes her videography expertise and an entrepreneurial mindset. She's a collaborative creator who enjoys connecting over creative projects, movies or a good board game.
Social Media Lead
Lianne Downey has served as the On-Site Social Media Lead for EXNW since its inception in 2023. In this role, she captures and shares the energy, stories, and key moments of the event in real time, helping connect attendees and extend the conference experience beyond the venue.
PR/Media - Purple Carpet
Kei Baritugo is a narrative and movement builder. She is the founder of BoldLove, a purpose-driven PR agency. She has led successful global campaigns in arts, tech, and social impact. She is the Director of Global Marketing Communications at the Montreal AI Ethics Institute, a trusted authority in building civic competence and responsible AI. Locally, she held executive leadership roles at VIFF, Van Mural Fest, VAFF, and more.
AI Hack-A-Thon Coordinator & General Support
Karl Chen (he/they) is the founder of RYSE Network, a community of racialized professionals that aims to uplift, empower, and educate each other while navigating through this complex world. Karl comes to EXNW with a passion for community building and advocacy.
Graphic Designer & Website Developer
Karen Leung brings two decades of marketing and creative design experience to RESO and to help other not-for-profit and small businesses grow through visual communication, with past collaborations with brands from local tourism, arts and culture organizations to an international humanitarian agency.
Social Media Coordinator
Kae Lin Whiton is a rising second-year student at the University of Toronto and a member of EXNW's Marketing/Social Media Content Team. They create Reels, lead purple carpet interviews, and capture on-site coverage, helping bring the Summit's energy to audiences online.
Partnerships Coordinator
Joon Lee is a partnerships and business development leader passionate about connecting people, brands, and communities. He specializes in building strategic partnerships, growing ecosystems, and creating opportunities that drive meaningful cultural and business impact.
Décor & Ball Stage Management
A lifelong fashion designer and founder of Jolie Couture & Lifestyles, Jolie Chan-Yick has built her creative world from the runway to the event stage. With roots in couture fashion, she expanded her craft into full-scale event design and the development of signature fashion lines. Her passion for detail, storytelling, and refined aesthetics naturally evolved into producing immersive experiences. Jolie continues to weave style and heart into every occasion she touches, bringing a sense of wonder, elegance, and intentional design to EXNW and beyond.
Gold Stage Manager & General Support
Ethan Whiton is a 3rd year student at the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University, who’s passion in film and music excites him for this event
EXNW Ball Producer and Showrunner
Andy Chu is the creative and visionary force behind Arc2 Intertainment and FMA Entertainment, advanced production companies specializing in television, film, digital content, and live events. A globetrotter at heart, Andy has made Vancouver, Canada, his home, leveraging the city’s multicultural landscape to bridge cultures and connect audiences worldwide through his work as a producer and director.
RESO Communications & Photography Coordinator
Akeena Legall is RESO's Comms and Engagement Lead.
CEO, Tunnel
Since transitioning from tech to film in 2000, Alan Pao has established himself as a prolific filmmaker with more than 200 feature film and television credits as a producer, director, writer, editor, VFX artist, and post supervisor. His notable credits include It Follows, Under the Silver Lake, The November Man, and the upcoming Family Movie and The Dreadful. In 2005, Pao founded Tunnel, where he pioneered a proprietary digital intermediate workflow that helped transform the company into a leading full-service production and post-production studio. Today, he oversees operations spanning film financing, visual effects, color correction, post-production sound, and supply chain automation solutions for major studios. In 2024, he founded New Hollywood and Scriptini, AI-powered filmmaking platforms designed to democratize the creative process and empower both emerging and established filmmakers. Pao is a graduate of UCLA and resides in Santa Monica with his cat Link.
EP and International Scripted Consultant
Looking for scripted in the following genres: crime (episodic or serialised); mystery; thriller; grounded high-concept; romance (drama or rom-com); comedy-drama. Focused on projects which are character-led, feature an elevated take, and offer a distinctive voice / POV.
CEO & Executive Producer, Fathom Film Group
Ann Shin is CEO of Fathom, an award-winning writer and executive producer known for acclaimed, hit shows. She leads Fathom’s premium mandate across true crime, documentary and scripted. As Series Producer, she delivered series including Stay Tooned, Kpop Evolution, The List, and Save Us From Our House, working with Amazon, AMC, CBC, Bell Media, Discovery, and others. She also produced and directed the documentary A.rtificial I.mmortality. My Enemy, My Brother was Oscar-shortlisted and Emmy-nominated; The Defector won 3 CSAs. She was named to The Hollywood Reporter’s 2026 Power List.
CEO & Executive Producer, Fathom Film Group
Scripted drama and comedy, unscripted true crime doc series, limited or renewable, unscripted factual series.
Director, AylexTV Inc. / Aylex Academies
Aylex Academies is on a mission to make world-class education free for everyone. Through our growing portfolio of YouTube channels spanning golf, badminton, pickleball, piano, tennis, and beyond, we bring expert coaching to over 20 million learners worldwide. Built on a simple teacher-and-student format, we turn complex skills into clear, accessible lessons with no tuition, no barriers. Our vision is bold: 100+ channels delivering free education across every discipline, so anyone with curiosity can learn from the best.
RESO Founder & Board Chair & EXNW Creator
Has dedicated almost 30 years to advocating for and building ecosystems that expand opportunities for Canadian Asian and racialized artists in the screen industry.
President/Founder, DFSB Kollective
Founder of Korea’s 1st independent music artist & label services agency • Chief Representative of one of the first and foremost Korean music exporters to top international DSPs (Digital Service Providers) such as Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, TIDAL, Tencent Music Entertainment, NetEase Cloud Music, TikTok, Meta, and more • Executive Producer of Korean music showcases and Featured Speaker on Korean music trends at top international music industry conferences in North America (SXSW), Asia-Pacific (Music Matters), and Europe (MIDEM) • Special Project Consultant for international advertising/PR agencies (RGA/Octagon/MSL Group), video game developers (Ubisoft/Riot Games/Rockstar Games), and movie/documentary production studios (A24/YouTube Originals/Vice Media/Sony Pictures Animation) • Frequent Media Analyst of Korean pop culture industry trends for international/local TV, radio, magazine, and newspaper outlets • MusicTech Mentor at SparkLabs startup accelerator • Former Creative Planner, TV Producer/Presenter, and Head of Digital Media Production at MTV Korea • Dartmouth College (BA Government/Asian Studies) • Vancouver Film School (Foundation Film Program).
VP, Head of Distribution, KC Global Media Asia LLC
Bonnie is responsible for securing new partnerships and leading key account negotiations for all KC Global Media channels across Southeast Asia excluding Indonesia, and Pacific Islands, to expand the brand’s presence and create new revenue streams. In addition to affiliate sales, Bonnie oversees the pre-selling of scripted content to various platforms and investors, and scouting for co-production opportunities with production houses and platforms across the region. Indonesia-born Bonnie started her media and entertainment career at Ying Group Pte Ltd. She was part of the film distribution team at The Lippo Group, under the Cinepolis Chain based in Jakarta, handling content acquisitions, marketing, and distribution. Prior to joining KC Global Media, Bonnie handled Affiliate Sales and Content Distribution for WarnerBros Discovery. There, she was responsible for the distribution and renewal of CNN, HBO and Cartoon Network with major broadcasting partners including such as Astro, Telkomsel, Mola TV, MNC Vision, First Media, Singtel, and Starhub.
VP, Head of Distribution, KC Global Media Asia LLC
Lifestyle unscripted, series and docs.
RESO Founder; EXNW Creator & Executive Producer, EXNW Ball Chair
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Has dedicated almost 30 years to advocating for and building ecosystems that expand opportunities for Canadian Asian and racialized artists in the screen industry.