The CNFC is run by one part-time staff and many dedicated volunteers who make up our board and committees. The conference, free webinars, contest, and website exist because of the collective spirit of the CNFC and the tireless work of volunteers since 2004. We’re always looking for ways to enrich the CNFC member experience.
Staff
Heidi Klaassen (Executive Director) is a Calgary-based writer and editor. Her work has appeared in Salon, The Calgary Herald, Westword, Living Hyphen, Alberta Views, The Sprawl, Redivider, and various anthologies. Her personal essay, “Been Caught Stealing: Life Inside The Lorraine” was a finalist for the 2021 Digital Publishing Awards. She was recently nominated for the 2024 Pushcart Prize for her essay, “Bicycle Trees”.
Volunteers
We are grateful to the following CNFC members who volunteer their time and energy to support our efforts:
Online Programming Committee
Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail (chair)
Michèle Dawson Haber
Myrna Kostash
Donna Besel
Amy Fish
Lenore Rowntree
Marketing and Communications Committee
Wanda Taylor (chair)
AnnMarie MacKinnon
Višnja Milidragović
Sue Nador
Nancy Dutra
Development and Stewardship Committee
Marsha Faubert (chair)
Taslim Jaffer
Jessica Payne
Laura MacGregor
Angus MacCaull
2024 CNFC-HLR Nonfiction Contest Administration
Nancy O’Rourke (coordinator)
Margaret Lynch (coordinator)
Contest Readers
Mark Cameron
Raymond Gariepy
Lynne Melcombe
Adelle Purdham
Nora-Lyn Veevers
Melissa Williams