Board of Directors - 2023

The Foster Festival is honoured to be supported by highly engaged Board of Directors

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chair | Annalisa Medina

Annalisa Medina is an experienced Financial Advisor who has been in the industry for 15+ years and now uses that background as a Product Specialist at Meridian Credit Union. In her spare time from being a wife, mom, and career woman, she involves herself tremendously in her community where she sits on other Not-for-Profit Boards, Mentors New Immigrants to Canada, and Teaches Financial Literacy to the youth in the community. She is also passionate about supporting international communities, where she contributes to youth development programs. As a proud supporter and lover of the Arts Community, she is passionate about bringing theatre to the hearts of everyone! Annalisa has a positive outlook on life and enjoys helping and developing others. She has strong belief and discipline which enables her to press through anything with contagious energy and a permanent smile.

Secretary | Alison Buchanan

After a career in corporate training and human resources, Alison moved to St. Catharines and immersed herself in a variety of community activities. A long-time patron of the arts, she enjoys supporting the Foster Festival as a member of the Board.

Treasurer | Glen McCann

Glen is a retired Lawyer and Partner at Sullivan Mahoney LLP. Glen’s practice specialties were corporate and commercial law and taxation. Currently, Glen and his wife Cathy run Cellar Door Wine Experience. Additionally, Glen is a frequent actor in local stage productions.

Director | David Hulley

David is the Director of Customer Experience at Vineland Estates Winery. As he was a key member in the Vineland Estates Winery evolution and expansion team of late 1990s David was very honored to be invited back to play an elemental role in the new renaissance at the Winery and to continue his work there. David is a post graduate of the University of California, Davis in Fermentation Science and has been in the Ontario Wine Industry for over 20 years as a winemaker.

Director | Josie Faccini

Josie has over 20 years of experience in the not-for-profit sector, focusing on employment, community building, and engagement. She also recently received her Inclusive Leadership Certification and is an Inclusion Practitioner through the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. Passionate about empowering women and girls, she founded the Niagara Chapter of Canada Learning Code and the Antique and Artisan Market. Currently working as the Engagement Specialist for the NOHT-ÉSON, her role is to build awareness, strengthen community relationships, and foster active public participation in health policy development in the Niagara region. She hopes to bring the same passion as a new Board member to the Foster Festival.

Support The Foster Festival

If you like to laugh and if you’d like to contribute to ensuring the health of our community and the Festival, please consider making a donation today in support of our 2023 Season.