Ash Arden

Ash Arden is the Owner and Chair of the Board at Point Blank. They previously served as SVP, Campaigns at Point Blank Creative from 2016 to 2019 and held the role of Chief Executive Officer at Point Blank Creative. Their career includes roles at The David Suzuki Foundation as Senior Operations Coordinator (2006–2011) and Board Manager (2008–2011), as well as consulting and leadership work with Arden Consulting (Strategic Planning & Governance Consultant, 2011–2014), Eka Cooperative (Chair & Co-Founder, 2011–2014), James Hoggan & Associates (Consultant + Research Manager, 2011–2014), Organize BC (Community Organizing Trainer / Campaign Strategy & Public Narrative Coach, 2013–2017), and an Instructor position at Harvard Kennedy School (2013–2014). Education includes a Masters Certificate in Ethno-Political Conflict Analysis & Management from Royal Roads University (2010–2013), a Dialogue & Civic Engagement Certificate from Simon Fraser University (2011–2012), and an AA in Peace & Conflict Studies + Environmental Studies from Langara College (2007–2010).