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 Calgary-based writer and editor. Her work has appeared in Salon, Redivider, The Saranac Review, The Calgary Herald, Westword, The Sprawl and more. Her collage essay, “Bicycle Trees” was nominated for both the Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net. Her personal essay, “Been Caught Stealing: Life Inside The Lorraine”, was a finalist for the Digital Publishing Awards. She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts – Interdisciplinary Studies degree at Athabasca University, with a focus on literary studies, writing and new media.
Volunteers
We are grateful to the following CNFC members who volunteer their time and energy to support our efforts:
Webinar Committee
Amy Fish (chair)
Myrna Kostash
Donna Besel
Taslim Jaffer
Laura MacGregor
Jen Watt
Marketing and Communications Committee
Nancy Dutra (chair)
Wanda Taylor
AnnMarie MacKinnon
Višnja Milidragović
Sue Nador
2025 CNFC-The Fiddlehead Nonfiction Contest Administration
Margaret Lynch (coordinator)
2025 CNFC-The Fiddlehead Nonfiction Contest Readers
Mark Cameron
Karin Doucette
Tariq Malik
Adelle Purdham
Anna Shannon
Jennifer Wilson
Memoir Book Club
Angus MacCaull
Member Meetups
Erin Pollard
2025 Online Festival Committee
Bonnie Zink (chair)
Erin Pollard
Margaret Lynch
Sue Nador
Jessica Payne