MEET OUR TEAM!

Ryan Gulliver

President

Ryan leads the community with a focus on building strong partnerships and bringing the right people into the room. Known for his ability to connect brands and sponsors with meaningful opportunities, he plays a key role in growing the reach and impact of every event. He’s all about creating win-win relationships that support the community while keeping things fresh, relevant, and worth showing up for.

Matt Jamieson

Vice President

Matt helps bring the community to life behind the scenes, making sure ideas turn into well-executed events and experiences. With a hands-on, collaborative approach, he keeps things running smoothly while helping shape moments that people actually want to be part of. Focused on connection and consistency, he plays a key role in creating events that feel effortless, engaging, and worth coming back to.

K. Amelia Machum

Creative Chair

Amelia leads the creative direction for the community, shaping its brand identity and digital presence from the ground up. From social content to visual storytelling, she makes sure everything looks sharp, feels cohesive, and actually reflects the energy of the community. With a strong eye for design and a love for great branding, she brings the vibe online, building recognition, engagement, and a brand people want to be part of.

Adrienne O’Connor

Board Member

Adrienne focuses on building meaningful connections and cultivating partnerships that strengthen the club’s network and impact. With a collaborative, people-first approach, she works to bring members, sponsors, and partners together in ways that create mutual value and long-term relationships. She plays a key role in supporting a connected, engaged community where partnerships feel intentional, collaborative, and built to grow over time.

Rowan Eva

Board Member

Rowan brings over two decades of advertising experience to the Atlantic Ad Club, having led teams and accounts across Johannesburg, Cape Town, Toronto, and now Halifax. With deep roots in full-service client leadership—spanning financial giants to automotive brands to major Canadian accounts—he has a sharp eye for work that provokes a reaction and delivers results. On the board, Rowan champions the creative ambitions of the club, working to help elevate the calibre of work Atlantic Canadian agencies put into the world. He also helps steward the financial health of the club, ensuring it has the foundation to grow, invest, and make an impact for its members for years to come.

Anthony (Anton) Nestel

Board Member

Anton bridges the gap between the industry and the next generation coming up through it. With a background in digital advertising and a genuine belief in the power of mentorship, he's focused on creating real connections between students, universities, and working professionals. Whether he's opening doors, sharing what he knows, or just making sure emerging talent feels like they belong in the room, he's all about building a community that actively invests in its own future.