Program Board of Directors
Behind the scenes, our board of directors works to support the team, provide guidance and coordinate events.
Suzanne Smith
Executive Director
As a former Miss White Youth Ambassador 1996, Suzanne is a resident of South Surrey since 1991 and shares more than 30 years of leadership with the White Rock Youth Ambassador program.
Over the years, Suzanne has judged Miss White Rock events, contributed to charity fashion shows and supported the past executive with counsel.
She owns and operates a boutique called Betty Be Good and is raising two children with her husband in South Surrey.
Suzanne is excited to join the team to re-boot the 2025 season and uphold the outstanding tradition of this important community program.
Dionne Smith
Vice Director
Aria Wang
Ambassador Student Leader
Aria is a Grade 11 partial-IB student at Semiahmoo Secondary who’s passionate about mentorship and building a strong school community. As the Student Lead of the Ambassador Program, she supports new ambassadors by sharing advice from her own experience and helps keep communication flowing between ambassadors and instructors.
She also assists with event planning and brings a positive energy to everything she does. Outside of the program, Aria has organized TEDx events, led a human trafficking awareness campaign at school, and founded her own psychology club. She’s always excited to help others feel connected, confident, and supported.