Arts Revelstoke Staff

Stacie Byrne

Executive Director

Nora Hughes

General Manager

Jace Preenan

Theatre and Technical Director

Lisa Moore

Cultural Liaison

Olivia Floreani

Community Dance Coordinator

Josie-Anne Duplain

Bookkeeper

Board of Directors

Carolyn Gibson

Co-chair

Carol Palladino

Co-Chair

Melissa Klages

Secretary

Goldie Sanghera

Treasurer

Kathy Siemens

Past Chair

Laura Stovel

Director

Ben Clark

Director

Kyra Sklar

Director

Erin England

Director

Arts Revelstoke Staff

Stacie Byrne

Executive Director

Stacie embodies a vibrant blend of organizational prowess and a passion for community enrichment. With a strong history in community engagement initiatives and leadership roles, she is dedicated to fostering dynamic cultural connections.

Stacie embodies a vibrant blend of organizational prowess and a passion for community enrichment. With a strong history in community engagement initiatives and leadership roles, she is dedicated to fostering dynamic cultural connections.

A decade ago, upon her arrival in Revelstoke, one of Stacie's earliest forays into community involvement was as a volunteer usher at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre. Now, she’s excited to take on a deeper role with the organization that helped foster her love of performing arts.

Her goal is to forge strong relationships while championing Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in all facets of our organization. Committed to elevating Arts Revelstoke's profile as a professional arts entity, Stacie seeks to leave an indelible mark on our community, creating an inclusive and inspiring artistic landscape for all.

Nora Hughes

General Manager

With a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in communications, journalism and adventure studies, Nora is an expert at connecting with audiences. She's worked as a guide, journalist, copywriter and freelance writer. Nora moved to Revelstoke in 2021 for its proximity to adventure activities but stayed for the vibrant community.

With a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in communications, journalism and adventure studies, Nora is an expert at connecting with audiences. She's worked as a guide, journalist, copywriter and freelance writer. Nora moved to Revelstoke in 2021 for its proximity to adventure activities but stayed for the vibrant community. As an art enthusiast, she appreciates the huge role Arts Revelstoke plays in building the diverse, cultural arts community she has come to know and love. She's excited to join the team and use her skills to tell Arts Revelstoke's story.

Jace Preenan

Theatre and Technical Director

With an education in audio engineering and production, Jace has been involved in mixing, recording, and performing for over 10 years.

With an education in audio engineering and production, Jace has been involved in mixing, recording, and performing for over 10 years.

When moving to Revelstoke in 2021, Jace took the executive director position with Stoke FM, which granted insight into the non-profit society ecosystem. This allowed him to gain further knowledge in leadership, organizational structure, and grant writing. In 2022, Jace became an A/V tech for Arts Revelstoke, where he was able to further hone his skills as a live sound and lighting technician.

Jace teaches ukelele to all ages at Fable Book Parlour, where he demonstrates that musical ability is created from passion and the drive within. He dedicates his effort to making platforms accessible for contemporary artists, helping to establish value for new talent, and connecting a collaborative arts scene in Revelstoke.

Lisa Moore

Cultural Liaison

Lisa has lived in Revelstoke for nearly 30 years, raising a family, working in Indigenous Education in the local school district for many years, and connecting with the land.

Lisa has lived in Revelstoke for nearly 30 years, raising a family, working in Indigenous Education in the local school district for many years, and connecting with the land. As a Métis woman she sees herself where the Métis have always been – a bridge between peoples. She works to promote Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples as well as developing relationships with folks from diverse backgrounds and cultures so that they are reflected in programming, entertainment, and events in our community.

Olivia Floreani

Community Dance Coordinator

Olivia has loved all things production since her early years training as a dancer. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Studies with a minor in Theatre as well as a Certificate in Business.

Olivia has loved all things production since her early years training as a dancer. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Studies with a minor in Theatre as well as a Certificate in Business. She began teaching dance in Timmins, Ontario and now works in Revelstoke as a teacher at THE STUDIO Dance & Wellness. She also works as a Talent Liaison for Be Discovered where she has travelled to facilitate dance programs & teach classes in New York, Florida & Toronto.

Olivia is certified with Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers (ADAPT) and is affiliated with the Canadian Dance Teachers Association (CDTA). She is always seeking ways to grow her love and knowledge for dance and looks forward to connecting the Revelstoke dance community.

Josie-Anne Duplain

Bookkeeper

Board of Directors

Carolyn Gibson

Co-chair

Carolyn and her family moved from Toronto to Revelstoke in 2013 to be closer to the mountains and all that they offer.

Carolyn and her family moved from Toronto to Revelstoke in 2013 to be closer to the mountains and all that they offer. A self described “jobler”, Carolyn has pieced together an entrepreneurial life that focuses on supporting small business development and resilience. In between skiing and hiking, she currently is a professor in the Business Department of Okanagan College, advises on the Queens MBA program and is Coach for StartUp Revelstoke. Although her career in music and dramatic arts from her grade school days never amounted to anything, Carolyn continues to love theater, music and art, and the creative minds behind these necessary elements in our lives . She hopes her work with Arts Revelstoke can help to continue the vibrant and thriving art community in Revelstoke.

 

Carol Palladino

Co-Chair

Melissa Klages

Secretary

Originally from Ontario, Melissa has attended the University of Guelph, Dalhousie University and the University of Maastricht.  She moved to Revelstoke from Banff in 2008.  For the past 10 years she has been a practising lawyer in and around Revelstoke and has sat on various subcommittees for the City of Revelstoke.  Melissa is a long-time lover of the arts in all forms and wants to contribute to Revelstoke’s thriving art scene.

Originally from Ontario, Melissa has attended the University of Guelph, Dalhousie University and the University of Maastricht.  She moved to Revelstoke from Banff in 2008.  For the past 10 years she has been a practising lawyer in and around Revelstoke and has sat on various subcommittees for the City of Revelstoke.  Melissa is a long-time lover of the arts in all forms and wants to contribute to Revelstoke’s thriving art scene.

Goldie Sanghera

Treasurer

Kathy Siemens

Past Chair

As a founding Vice President of the Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre Society and a singer with Folk Roots and Dinner Theatre experience, Kathy brings both performance and operational experience to her role of Director with Arts Revelstoke. She recently retired to Revelstoke from the Okanagan and is enjoying living close to her family, watching her grandchildren grow, gardening and exploring for turtles!

As a founding Vice President of the Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre Society and a singer with Folk Roots and Dinner Theatre experience, Kathy brings both performance and operational experience to her role with Arts Revelstoke. She recently retired to Revelstoke from the Okanagan and is enjoying living close to her family, watching her grandchildren grow, gardening and exploring for turtles!

Laura Stovel

Director

Laura is a writer, historian and environmentalist who was born and raised in Revelstoke. Her deep connection with this land and these rivers and her work in social justice inspired her most recent book, Swift River: Stories of the First People and First Travellers on the Columbia River around Revelstoke.

Laura is a writer, historian and environmentalist who was born and raised in Revelstoke. Her deep connection with this land and these rivers and her work in social justice inspired her most recent book, Swift River: Stories of the First People and First Travellers on the Columbia River around Revelstoke.

Ben Clark

Director

Ben is one of Arts Revelstoke's most valuable volunteers.  With his infectious energy and passion for the arts in Revelstoke, Ben is an asset to our Board of Directors team.  His volunteer work doesn't stop with the arts as he dedicates time to other local non-profit organizations including the Local Food Initiative, Revelstoke Mountain Resort Ski Patrol, The Alpine Club of Canada and the  Revelstoke Climbers Access Society.  Ben is an accomplished software developer and brings his experience to the board now at Arts Revelstoke. 

Ben is one of Arts Revelstoke's most valuable volunteers.  With his infectious energy and passion for the arts in Revelstoke, Ben is an asset to our Board of Directors team.  His volunteer work doesn't stop with the arts as he dedicates time to other local non-profit organizations including the Local Food Initiative, Revelstoke Mountain Resort Ski Patrol, The Alpine Club of Canada and the  Revelstoke Climbers Access Society.  Ben is an accomplished software developer and brings his experience to the board now at Arts Revelstoke.

Kyra Sklar

Director

Kyra moved to Revelstoke in 2021 with a strong desire to immerse herself within the vibrant community.

Kyra moved to Revelstoke in 2021 with a strong desire to immerse herself within the vibrant community.  She brings with her an educational background in commerce and a major in marketing, to Tourism Revelstoke as their Marketing Coordinator.  She joins our board as an arts enthusiast and brings her experience with Early Music Alberta & Alberta Arts on the Ave.

Erin England

Director

A life-long resident of Revelstoke, Erin is also a member of the Métis Nation of BC.

A life-long resident of Revelstoke, Erin is also a member of the Métis Nation of BC. Her position as a Teacher with School District 19 has given her the opportunity to sit on many committees, including the RTA executive. She is a fiber artist who takes inspiration and joy from all art forms. Erin is excited to invest further with Revelstoke’s art community as she works through the processes of cultural reclamation and reconciliation.