Michelle Clarke (Vice Chair)

Michelle Clarke joined the Wordfest Board in 2014. She is the Executive Director of Burns Memorial Fund, a Calgary-based foundation focused on the health, education and recreation needs of low-income children and youth. Michelle has worked in the voluntary sector for over 25 years, as an Executive Director, funder and research/evaluation consultant. Before joining Burns Memorial Fund, Michelle worked at the United Way of Calgary, as the Children and Youth Strategy Lead, and the Elizabeth Fry Society of Calgary, as the Executive Director. Michelle has been involved in designing, implementing and supporting large collaborative initiatives in Calgary. She joined the Wordfest board in January 2014.