As the Communications and Program Director, Rup leads foundation communications strategies for all five programs and delivers province-wide award programs to celebrate First Nations art and applied art and design. Rup’s appreciation for art and culture was born in the vibrant cultures of India, which drives her to advocate for the arts and for those voices which have been historically underrepresented.
Rup’s work has immersed her in the world of professional communications, project management and advocating for the arts and for women’s wellness. She currently produces and moderates the award-winning Avaaz podcast, a forum for South Asian women’s health. Rup also serves as Treasurer of Arts BC, serving to define and advance community arts and culture development.
