Honored to be chosen to Mentor, BC Ambassador Jacki Gunn in 2025 Culture Days.

What a delight to be chosen to be a part of a professional mentorship to celebrate Culture Days, BC Ambassador Program. 

This opportunity to mentor came at the exact right moment as I have been very focused on Coaching & Mental Wellness support for those in Theatre, Film/TV.  I first met Jacki in 2005 when I was a substitute Acting Instructor for Spotlight Academy (a small Acting studio) here on Vancouver Island. She made such a unique impression on me, at the time.

Her focus, tenacity and approach to her acting choices inspired me. In some ways, she reminded me of myself as a young actor.

Fast forward to 2025 and I have been following her journey as she has grown to be a very skilled improvisor, actor, writer and storyteller.

What a gift to be able to circle back and support the next part of her creative steps & journey using my own professional experience, Writing Services  & Creative Care.  

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Jacki Gunn

Jacki Gunn is an actor, improviser, and storyteller based in Burnaby Heights. Jacki has appeared on screen in shows such as Wild Cards (CBC), Lucky Hank (AMC), Woke (Hulu), and Tracker (CBS). She can be seen on stage around BC’s comedy scene as a mainstage ensemble member at The Improv Centre and has performed with The Fictionals, Tightrope Theatre, and with Momentous Comedy at JFL Vancouver: Best of the West.

More recently, Jacki has begun developing original content for both stage and screen, with a focus on using her queer, neurodiverse perspective to craft nuanced and unconventional stories that emotionally validate those who feel deeply. In 2023, she wrote, co-directed, and produced Back to the Holidays, a record-breaking improvised holiday show at The Improv Centre. Currently, she is developing several writing projects, including a dark comedy short film, pilot, and feature scripts, with plans to produce her own work in the coming year.

Jacki’s Culture Days event: Jacki’s event will bring people together to explore creativity, wellness, and community connection through a live improv show followed by an interactive workshop. Step out of your comfort zone, embrace spontaneity, and discover the joy of creative expression and laughter in an inclusive space. With a focus on play, mindfulness, and personal growth, this event celebrates the power of community-driven creativity as a tool for reimagining wellness and equity.

Pronouns: She/they

Instagram: @jackigunn

For a complete list- 2025 BC Ambassadors, visit here 

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