Gracen Chungath is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Destination Development at Destination Canada, Gracen has also contributed as a Granville Island Council Member for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. In the City of Vancouver, Gracen held multiple positions, including Director of Strategic Operations for Arts, Culture & Community Services, Deputy Director for the Planning & Delivery of the COVID-19 Response Task Force, and Assistant Director for Cultural Services. Additionally, Gracen served as Strategy Advisor to the CEO at Hummingbird Hydrogen and as Senior Director for Corporate Development and Partnerships at the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research. Gracen holds a Master's degree in Public Policy and Management from SOAS University of London and has also attended Creighton University.