DEB KONDYSAR
PRESIDENT
Deb has always had a love for the arts from theatre and live music, to dancing and literature. In her spare time she is an aspiring writer and avid reader. She is excited to join the SkirtsAfire board and help promote this amazing festival.
Deb Kondysar
President
LANA ANDERSON
VICE PRESIDENT
Lana is delighted to be working with the SkirtsAfire Board, bringing her background in organizational development to support the Festival’s growth. Having a love for the arts, she’s inspired by the talented Festival volunteers and staff who are dedicated to showcasing amazing women artists. Lana is proud to join such a remarkable team.
Lana Anderson
Vice President
CATHERINE MCMILLAN
DIRECTOR
Catherine has been a professional visual artist since 1984 and creative expression has always been the driving force behind her life and art. Over the years, she has travelled internationally as a street caricature artist, taught art journaling/mixed media workshops and successfully ran her own art studio/café. With her focus now on painting full time, Catherine also enjoys working part time as the Exhibitions and Marketing Director at VASA (Visual Arts Studio Association) of St. Albert.
Catherine is thrilled to join the SkirtsAfire board and is very excited to contribute to the creative growth and exposure of women in the arts.
Catherine McMillan
Director
WENDY SMEREKA
TREASURER
Wendy Smereka
Treasurer
NALLELY ALCOCER
DIRECTOR
Nallely is a passionate and enthusiastic teacher. She enjoys traveling and learning about other cultures and traditions.
She was born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico. In 2011, she set off on an adventure and moved to Beijing, China where she worked at an international school as a teacher and academic coordinator.
Nallely moved to Edmonton in 2016, and soon after, she and her husband welcomed their baby daughter to the world. Nallely and baby had an amazing experience doing Yoga in the Art together at SkirtsAfire Festival, and she felt drawn to be more involved with the organization. Nallely feels fortunate to live with her family in such a positive city with so many exciting opportunities. She is excited to be a SkirtsAfire board member and contribute to making a difference in the community.
Nallely Alcocer
Director
SHELLY BECK
SECRETARY
Originally from Manitoba, Shelly calls Edmonton home after living here for over 30 years.
Married with two adult children and two dogs, Shelly enjoys traveling with her husband and spending time with family and friends. Her career has predominantly been in the public sector in the Human Resources field. She looks forward to learning about the theatre community and contributing to the Board in a meaningful way.
Shelly Beck
Secretary
TREVA SWICK
DIRECTOR
Treva is thrilled to be involved in the vibrant space(s) of SkirtsAfire Festival and takes great pleasure in being part of supporting women in the arts. A current MA student in the History of Art, Design and Visual Culture (HADVC) at the University of Alberta and background in the retail sector assist in the collaborative energy of the staff and board for making things happen.
Treva Swick
Director
CRYSTALINE CONNELL
DIRECTOR
Crystaline Connell
Director
LILLI CHEVRIER
DIRECTOR
Lilli Chevrier
Director
