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.
MELANIE PITUCH - Past president
Melanie Pituch is a corporate lawyer in the energy industry with an interest in ESG governance. She loves theatre, film and visual arts, and is excited to use her business and legal skills to support Calgary’s arts community. Melanie earned her BComm and JD degrees from the University of Calgary and her favourite Ghost River Theatre show (so far) is Tomorrow's Child.
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
Heidi Lund - DIRECTOR
Heidi is a born and raised Calgarian and is thrilled to support the innovative work of Ghost River Theatre's artists. As a high school career counsellor she believes that fine arts education encourages students to develop life long skills in creativity, problem solving, self-expression, commitment, empathy, and a deeper appreciation for diversity. Heidi earned a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Guelph, a B.Ed from the University of Ottawa & holds professional certifications in Career Development and Human Resource Management. She spends her free time volunteering for several theatre companies, hiking & biking, and spending time with her family and two hilarious but loveable French bulldogs.
MARISA PILGRiM - DIRECTOR
Marisa is a manager at a chain of senior’s homes throughout southern Alberta. She oversees resident satisfaction and organizes various themed events. Marisa has always had a love for the arts and worked for St. Lawrence Centre for the Performing Arts (in Toronto) and Cirque du Soleil for over 5 years. She loves to volunteer in her spare time and is excited to be a part of the next few years of Ghost River Theatre’s growth.
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.