Meet Our Team

DISTINCTLY WEST COAST TEAM

Charlene SanJenko

Charlene is a Creative Catalyst for Positive Change who enjoys bringing an entrepreneurial edge to social change.  Charlene’s business experience in the financial services industry, law, accounting, and as an entrepreneur have given her a unique, well-rounded perspective from which to work with clients she enjoys and projects she is passionate about.

Born and raised on the Canada’s West Coast, Charlene enjoys projects grounded in tourism and community economic development especially where collaboration and innovation are present.  Her extensive network and strong relationships allow her to manage quality, unforgettable experiences, events and excursions that Distinctly West Coast is quickly becoming known.

Buffy Barrett

Buffy brings a diverse background to Distinctly West Coast. She has worked for over 20 years in the publishing industry with Maclean’s Magazine, and is also a successful entrepreneur having started two of her own companies. Buffy lights up any room with her positive attitude and energy as well as her ability to think creatively and provide results. Her love of nature and all things West Coast completes our well rounded team at Distinctly West Coast.

Rhoni Whyard

Rhoni is a business professional with over ten years of extensive experience in marketing and communications.  She has enjoyed her career experiences as the owner of her own consulting businesses, Marketing & Communications Specialist for the Whyte Museum in Banff, Program Coordinator for Mount Royal College in Calgary, Director of Communications for the Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association in Winnipeg, and more.  Her superior project management and marketing skills make her another valuable asset to the Distinctly West Coast team.

Theressa Logan

Theressa is a public relations specialist graduating with Distinction in Public Relations & Marketing Management from BCIT. She is an outdoor enthusiast and world traveller who believes the West Coast is the most beautiful place to be. Theressa uses her creative writing and communications skills to assist organizations such as S.U.C.C.E.S.S., one of BC’s largest social service agencies, and the Fraser Academy in Vancouver to create awareness and help to increase funding for its many programs and services. Theressa volunteers her time consulting for BC Guide Dog Services and the David Suzuki Foundation.  She is excited to be a part of Distinctly West Coast and looks forward to sharing her stories of the most beautiful place in the world.

Astrid Bradbury

Astrid is a Vancouver native and lover of the West Coast lifestyle!  As a member of a very musical family, she played the trumpet growing up and was exposed to many genres of music – jazz, classical, world, pop, rock, and soul.  Astrid has taken her love of music combined with her reliable, easy-going nature and positioned herself as a sought-after professional and mobile DJ. This graduate from the Rhythm Institute DJ School enjoys being a valued part of the Distinctly West Coast team and playing a role to ensure events are professional, memorable… and distinct.

Cleo Ashcroft

Cleo came to Canada when she was six years old, and although she enjoyed travelling extensively with her family,  she always came home to B.C.  and back to the West Coast seven years ago.  Cleo is a true ‘foodie’,  having trained in London, England and worked as a chef for the British Embassy in Israel.  Her love for people, her passion for food, and her upbeat attitude make her an important player on the Distinctly West Coast events team.  As a catering and events coordinator, she enjoys her work and her energy is infectious!