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” has been 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 cultural and literary studies.
Volunteers
We are grateful to the following CNFC members who volunteer their time and energy to support our efforts:
Webinar Committee
Michèle Dawson Haber (chair)
Myrna Kostash
Donna Besel
Amy Fish
Jessica Payne
Taslim Jaffer
Laura MacGregor
Marketing and Communications Committee
Nancy Dutra (chair)
Wanda Taylor
AnnMarie MacKinnon
Višnja Milidragović
Sue Nador
2025 CNFC-HLR Nonfiction Contest Administration
Margaret Lynch (coordinator)
Memoir Book Club
Angus MacCaull
Member Meetups
Erin Pollard
2025 Online Festival Committee
Erin Pollard (co-chair)
Bonnie Zink (co-chair)
Margaret Lynch
Sue Nador
Jessica Payne
Wanda Taylor
Taslim Jaffer
Laura MacGregor
Julie Mollins