The Board

NAOMI LAWSON-BAIRD

PRESIDENT

Naomi has been involved in the arts for most of her life, starting off acting and dancing at a young age and continued dancing  throughout her life. She started booking talent for the Calgary Stampede in 2017 where she found her passion for supporting artists and entertainers with their career and performance development. She moved to Edmonton in Summer of 2022 and joined Skirts A Fire as a member of the fundraising committee shortly after. Naomi currently works as an Event Producer and also runs Inclusive Heels Dance classes through her company – Nova Movement Dance.

ARRON BEST

VICE PRESIDENT

ELLEN KARTZ

DIRECTOR

ALICIA FOWLER

TREASURER

JOCELYN ANSELMO

DIRECTOR

Jocelyn Anselmo is an Artistic Producer, Event Planner and performer based in Edmonton, Alberta. She graduated from Pace University (New York) with a BBA in Arts and Entertainment Management and completed a Conservatory in Musical Theatre performance from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (New York). After graduation, she began working Off Broadway at Signature Theatre on the General Management team. Upon returning to Edmonton, she worked at the Grindstone Theatre as their Programming Manager and is now currently employed at STARS as the Community Engagement Officer planning signature events and stewarding community fundraisers. She is still involved in the arts and regularly performs with her jazz group, The Ladies of Jazz. 

KYRA SAMMER

DIRECTOR

MEGHAN DUNNIGAN

DIRECTOR