The Ghost River Theatre Board of Directors are made up of an eclectic group of passionate volunteers drawn from Calgary’s diverse professional community. The Board serves as ambassadors for GRT’s artistic works to the broader community and provides valuable oversight and guidance to ensure GRT remains a sustainable not-for-profit arts organization within the cultural ecology of Calgary, Alberta and Canada.
Read more about becoming a board member here.
BOARD of directors
Hafiz Damji - President
Hafiz is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with experience in multiple industries over the years. He has a passion for volunteering for several organizations within the arts as well as in business and with gender issues. When not volunteering, he loves attending shows, and socializing in general.
ERIC MA - TREASURER
Born in Shanghai and immigrating to Canada at age 6, Eric is a graduate of the University of Calgary with a Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science, and is currently an Artificial Intelligence Consultant at Deloitte. Eric loves all forms of self-expression and displays of art and personality! He currently is a Tenor in the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus.
AMANDA NIXON - SECRETARY
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NATHAN PRONYSHYN -DIRECTOR
Nathan has served as a member of Calgary’s theatre community for 20 years and was at the helm of Vertigo Theatre’s former Y Stage series for 10 seasons. He holds an MFA from the University of Calgary where he is currently the Simulations Coordinator in the Faculty of Social Work, exploring the intersection of Social Work and performance. He has been moved by the work of Ghost River Theatre dating back to shows like The Highest Step in the Word, One, and Eye for an Eye, and is excited to support the continued growth of such a vibrant company.
COLLETTE QUINN-HALL -DIRECTOR
Collette is excited to be a member of the Ghost River Theatre assemblage. She is an advocate for community-based arts embracing an innovative and collaborative spirit. Collette is a retired arts-integrated educator and, currently, is a Ph.D. student at the University of Calgary’s Werklund School of Education. Her work involves the intersection of arts, education, and feminist posthumanism. She enjoys attending events in the vibrant city of Calgary, gathering with family and friends, walking river paths with her puppy, and writing a little poetry.
Inna Lazman -director
Inna is a lawyer with experience in civil litigation and commercial law and an interest in governance. She has been practicing law in both private practice and in-house settings for over 16 years. Inna holds a Juris Doctor degree and a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) degree from the University of Calgary. She has always had a passion for the arts and a strong desire to contribute to the arts community in Calgary. When she is not practicing law, Inna can be found attending plays, concerts, festivals and art galleries. Inna is honoured to have the opportunity to lend her skills to the board of directors of Ghost River Theatre.
DOUGLAS STRETCH -DIRECTOR
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