28th Annual General Meeting - Sept 20, 2025

Anne Murray

Incumbent Director Candidate 

Board Recommended 

I’ve been a HUB Cycling Board Director since 2023 and I’m keen to continue. I’ve served on HUB’s Board Development Committee, Strategic Planning Working Group, Executive Director Search Committee, and a staff committee focused on diversity. This experience--combined with my decades of executive leadership—enables me to provide strategic guidance and oversight to help HUB get more people cycling, more often.
I love to bike for fun, commuting, and travel and want to ensure these opportunities are available and comfortable for all. My Vice President responsibilities at Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR) spanned diverse areas including marketing, community, environment, government advocacy and first nation relations over 20 years. I have served as board director on the indigenous-focused YVR Art Foundation, Georgia Strait Alliance and Richmond Hospital Foundation and have my Institute of Corporate Directors ICD.D designation, Canada’s highest board governance credential. Since retiring in 2020, I provide strategic advisory services in tourism, aviation, governance and to indigenous organizations. I’ve been an active HUB member for decades and have mentored refugees and new immigrants through HUB’s newcomer program. I would be honored to bring my optimistic, ethical leadership; sound judgement; and personal commitment to the HUB Board.

 

Antonio Arciniega

Director Candidate 

Board Recommended 

I’m a retired Professional Engineer (P.Eng) and Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA). Throughout my career, I've served in multiple C-Suite positions, including several years with a company in the global health and fitness market. I have nearly twenty years of board-level exposure, both as an executive team member and as a board member myself.

Born in Lima, Peru, I moved to Vancouver in 1989. My passion for cycling runs deep and spans every discipline: road, gravel, commuter, and mountain biking. For 15 years, I commuted by bike 2 to 3 days per week between Tsawwassen and Richmond, Kitsilano, and South Surrey. These experiences have given me intimate knowledge of the cycling infrastructure challenges and opportunities throughout Metro Vancouver.

I have cycled in the world's most bike-friendly cities, including Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Paris, Barcelona, and Berlin, among others. These travels have shown me what's possible when cities prioritize cycling infrastructure and culture, and I firmly believe Vancouver has the potential to join the ranks of these cycling capitals.

If elected as Director, I will bring the same passion and enthusiasm I have for cycling to my board responsibilities, combined with the governance experience and strategic thinking that have defined my professional career.
 

Esther Holubowich

Incumbent Director Candidate 

Board Recommended 

I am currently serving my second year as a Director on the Board of HUB. Since I joined the Board in 2023, I have been acting as Board Treasurer, and would be honored to continue in that role if re-elected. I have a background of over 30 years in accounting, both in Public and Private industry. Since 1990, I have commuted to work either by bike, walking or public transit. I have always been grateful for any safe biking infrastructure available to me. After living in Kelowna and on Vancouver Island, Vancouver's routes are the best I have used, but we still have a long way to go to ensure safety and accessibility for everyone who wants to ride a bike.

Gabriela Favaron

Director Candidate 

Board Recommended 

I’m Gabriela, a Brazilian-born immigrant, engineer, and passionate cyclist who truly believes bikes have the power to bring people and communities together. Over the past decade, I’ve worked across Brazil, the U.S., Latin America, Europe, and Canada in renewable energy and sustainable transportation. Today, as Director of Infrastructure at 7Gen, I help build the infrastructure and transportation networks that support the medium and heavy-duty industry in Canada’s shift toward cleaner, greener mobility.

I’ve always loved getting involved with nonprofit groups like AIESEC and IEEE. Currently, I’m proud to be an active member of ElectroMobility Canada, Women in EV, and technical review groups in my professional space. I believe sustainable transportation is a complex puzzle best solved through collaboration across sectors like transportation, buildings, and micromobility. Supporting electric mobility and creating inclusive opportunities is close to my heart.

When I’m not working, you’ll find me gravel riding, bikepacking, or spending time with local bike shops and community cycling groups here in Vancouver. I’m excited about the chance to bring my experience and passion to HUB Cycling’s Board to help make cycling safer, more welcoming, and accessible to everyone.
 

Joshua Pablo

Director Candidate

As a passionate member of my community, I frequently support events & initiatives that make our region more livable and enjoyable. I am eager to support initiatives within our region and province, through a HUB Cycling Board role, such that we improve safety and strengthen community by promoting the reach of HUB's cycling education programs/events and by helping drive municipal or legislative changes. I'd like my event experience to help HUB Cycling's annual events achieve continued growth and reach, while offering support to initiatives that encourage people to choose riding a bike, instead of their vehicle more regularly. I am a New Westminster resident and use transit daily for my software development role.

John Wou

Director Candidate

With over 35 years of professional experience across Alberta and British Columbia, I bring a strong foundation in relationship-building, conflict management, finance, and project management. These skills have been honed through decades of navigating complex organizational challenges—skills that are especially valuable during today’s uncertain and rapidly evolving landscape.

As a project manager, I’ve led critical infrastructure upgrades for BC Hydro, ensuring reliable service delivery while engaging with a wide range of stakeholders. My ability to communicate effectively and build consensus has been demonstrated in meetings and presentations with First Nations bands, Federal, Provincial, Crown, and Municipal representatives, including deputy ministers, executive directors, Metro Vancouver Water Board members, and numerous mayors and councilors throughout British Columbia and most importantly FN leaders and band members.

I believe my strategic mindset, collaborative approach, and deep understanding of public sector dynamics would be a meaningful asset to HUB’s Board, helping to guide thoughtful decision-making and foster resilient partnerships.