Our Fearless Board of Directors
A big thanks to our Board Members for their incredible leadership, as well as the members of our Board Committees: Artist Relations, Community and Resource Development, Finance, Volunteer Relations, Legal, and Policy.
Shivani Naidu-Barrett , President
Alberta Justice
Fringing since: 1995
How do you live large during Festival? By taking time off work, getting the Fringe program, talking to people in line about their favourite shows, and catching as many recommendations as possible.
Krista Nelson-Marciano , Vice President
APEGA
Fringing since: the early 1990’s
How do you live large during Festival? By walking around and soaking up the ambiance and energy, and by taking advice from the pros on what shows to see.
Paul Basahti , Past President & Acting Secretary
Entrust
Fringing since: 1987
How do you live large during Festival? By entering a world of unique stories and characters with mini-donuts, Fringe dogs, and the Fringe patios!
Michelle Coleman , Treasurer
MNP
Fringing Since: 2009
How do you live large during Festival? By taking the opportunity to lose myself in the experience and when possible become part of the story. Leave life behind for a few days and enjoy the journey.
Chris Bain
BioWare ULC
Fringing since: 1995
How do you live large during Festival? Trying to see at least one show that I know nothing about. I want to go into it with no preconceptions and try to experience the journey the writers and performers have in store for us. Then the patio, of course!
Kevin Fitzgerald
MacEwan University
Fringing since: 1983
How do you live large during Festival? My friends and family hold our own version of “Fringe Academy Awards” after every Festival. We host a big party to pick winners in the various categories and it’s always full of heated debate. It’s become a great annual tradition.
Brian Lakey
TELUS
Fringing since: 1992
How do you live large during Festival? Catch a show, the hit the Maclab Wine Tent and enjoy some good conversation and food with friends.
Neil Matheson
Thompson Construction Group
Details coming soon!
James Song
Prowse, Chowne LLP
Fringing Since: 1984
How do you live large during the Festival? Casual reunions with friends I have not seen for years, and three generations of family all united by their love of Fringe!
Jesse Yuen
ATB
Details coming soon!