Della is a retired marketing executive, strategic leader, and philanthropist with over three decades of experience building premium brands and supporting the cultural, healthcare, and community organizations that make British Columbia such a vibrant place to live.

Della spent 11 years as Marketing Manager for Evian, leading brand strategy and market positioning across North America. She then joined her family’s business, Grouse Mountain Resort, where she served as Vice-President of Marketing for 18 years. During that time, she helped transform Grouse Mountain from a seasonal ski destination into a year-round, internationally recognized eco-tourism and hospitality destination.

Giving back has always been an important part of Della’s life. She and her family have bee longtime supporters of the arts, healthcare, and initiatives focused on reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.

Della has a deep personal love of the arts and believes profoundly in their ability to connect people, inspire conversation, and enrich a community. She is especially passionate about contemporary dance and the unique way Ballet BC brings creativity, courage, and a distinctly Canadian voice to the world. She is delighted to contribute her experience, relationships, and enthusiasm to an organization whose artistic vision and impact she so strongly believes in.