About the Session
The conference will open with a keynote address by Trina Pollard, highlighting the importance of health and safety in the arts and entertainment industry. The session will explore why this work matters, the impact it has on workers and productions, and the vital role Actsafe plays in supporting safer, healthier workplaces across the sector.
Trina Pollard
CEO, Actsafe Safety Association
Trina Pollard is a BC not-for-profit organization (NPO) professional, subject matter expert, and self-proclaimed “governance nerd.” In addition to joining the Actsafe team in early 2022 in her “dream job” as CEO of an industry Health, Safety & Training Association, Trina has 20 years’ experience working and volunteering for other NPOs, including on their Boards, and many committees, including currently volunteering on the ScreenBC Board of Directors.
Trina is honoured to be Actsafe’s CEO and proud to be associated with an industry she’s been so impressed with over the years.
Trina is committed to prioritizing transparency, collaboration, and efficiency to enable us to work together as true partners to tackle the changing landscape before us. She is passionate about Actsafe’s mission and proud to work alongside team members she respects and values. She is committed to realizing our plans, delivering high-quality initiatives, and sharing the successes we achieve together for this organization, our team, and our industry. By enhancing knowledge, improving attitudes and beliefs, and ultimately shifting behaviours, Trina knows we can make a meaningful and measurable difference to those involved in the arts and entertainment industry. Trina is the industry’s biggest fan and is passionately committed to supporting the sector thrive, particularly by optimizing the workforce with effective training and safety services.