Ann Damude is the owner and principal of Ann Damude Event Management. For the past 12 years she has been involved in the presentation of arts & culture events in the West Kootenays as both a professional and a volunteer. Ann comes from a Community Economic Development background that includes program and policy development, funding program administration and arts administration. She lives, plays and volunteers in her hometown of Rossland. Ann has served as Treasurer and President of the Rossland Council for Arts & Culture.