Board of Directors
Board of Directors 2026
Julian Armour, Treasurer
Mme Diana Fox Carney, Honorary Patron
Ross Imrie, Director at Large
Catherine O’Grady, Ex Officio
Beth Ross, Director at Large
Kim Selody, President
Our Board of Directors supports the Ottawa Children’s Festival de la Jeunesse through expertise and commitment, helping guide the festival’s vision.
The board of directors has a fiduciary responsibility to the festival and ensures the festival business is safeguarded with the legal and insurance measures at its disposal.
Made up of dedicated professionals, the Board continues to work in collaboration with our Staff to offer world-class programming for children and families.
Ottawa Children’s Festival de la Jeunesse Announces Madame Diana Fox Carney as Honourary Patron
The Ottawa Children’s Festival de la Jeunesse is delighted and deeply honoured to announce that Madame Diana Fox Carney has accepted the role of Honourary Patron of the Festival.
A longtime supporter of the arts and of Ottawa’s cultural community, Mme Fox Carney has maintained a longstanding relationship with the Festival over many years, attending performances with her own children and championing the importance of arts experiences for young people and families.
Her acceptance of the patronage comes at a meaningful moment for the Festival as it enters an important new chapter in its 40-year history —continuing its commitment to artistic excellence, accessibility, imagination, and community engagement for children and youth.
“We are profoundly honoured that Mme Fox Carney has agreed to lend her name, her encouragement, and her support to the Festival,” said Catherine O’Grady, Artistic Producer of the Ottawa Children’s Festival de la Jeunesse.
“Like so many Ottawa parents, Diana first experienced the Festival through the eyes of her own children. She understands deeply the value of children encountering live performance, storytelling, music, theatre, and wonder at an early age. Her generosity of spirit, commitment to community, and belief in the arts make her an extraordinary patron for the Festival as we look toward the future.”
From left to right: Nick Masciantonio (OCF Board Member), Mme Diana Fox-Carney, Yaris Naqvi (MP, Ottawa Centre), Catherine O’Grady (OCF Artistic Producer), Ariel Troster (Ottawa City Councillor, Somerset Ward)