Staff and Board
Staff
Nicole Milne
Executive Director
Nicole Milne is an arts administrator and theatre producer who is passionate about supporting Ottawa’s thriving arts community....
Sharon Diamond
Development Officer
A former stage manager and events coordinator in Toronto, Sharon Diamond graduated in 2001 with a B.F.A. from Ryerson’s Theatre...
Stéphane Lauzon
Administration and Projects Officer
Former artist and educator, Stéphane Lauzon is an Ottawa based arts administrator. Stéphane has worked with several arts...
Executive
Julia Johnston
President
Julia Johnston was born and raised in our vibrant city and first joined the Board in 2007, following a student internship with...
Stefani Truant
Vice-President
Stefani Truant is the Associate Artistic Administrator with the National Arts Centre Orchestra where she works in concert...
Jin Situ
Treasurer
Jin Situ works as an audit manager with MNP LLP, specializing in the public company sector working on technology and cannabis...
Directors
Kalene DeBaeremaeker
Director
Kalene DeBaeremaeker is a public affairs specialist with significant experience developing and executing successful...
Beverly Ford
Director
Beverly Ford has a dynamic background in business marketing in the IT sector and crown corporations, constructed over the past 10...
Frena Hailekiros
Director
Frena Hailekiros is 24 year old, originally from Ethiopia who completed her middle and high school education in Beijing, China....
Georgette Houle
Director
Georgette Houle was born and raised in Saskatchewan and moved to Ottawa in 1987 where she continues to be a passionate supporter...
John Kirkwood
Director
John Kirkwood is an IT consultant with over 25 years experience now happily working back in Ottawa where he grew up. John helps...
Dan Pujdak
Director
Dan Pujdak is a public policy professional and a proud supporter of the arts. He previously served as the Director of Policy to...
Reda Zarrug
Directeur
Reda Zarrug is a music and culture columnist for Shifter Magazine. He is also a public servant working in the fields of...