Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors supports the Ottawa Children’s Festival de la Jeunesse through expertise and commitment, helping guide the festival’s vision.

Made up of dedicated professionals, the Board continues to work in collaboration with our Staff to offer world-class programming for children and families. 

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.

Stephanie Gilman, President – Chair of Nominating Committee

Sarah Jane Estabrooks, Vice President – School Advisory Committee member

Laurie Koensgen, Director at Large – Artistic Committee member

Janine Debanne, Director at Large  – Community Outreach Committee member

Nick Masciantonio, Director at Large, Past President – School Advisory Committee member

Megan Gillis, Director at Large – School Advisory Committee member

Catherine O’Grady, Director at Large