About Us

Our People

Our dedicated team is proud to stand up for Canadian voices in Canadian Media on behalf of more than 360,000 supporters from across the country.

Marla Boltman 

Executive Director

Marla Boltman is the Executive Director of Friends of Canadian Media. She is a trusted and passionate leader in the Canadian media sector with more than 25 years of experience in policy and regulatory advocacy, content production, and entertainment law. Prior to joining Friends of Canadian Media, Marla was the SVP, Business Affairs & Operations at Halfire Entertainment. Before that, she served as the Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs and General Counsel at the Canadian Media Producers Association where she provided broad-based legal and strategic business advice on various aspects of the independent production sector. Her robust experience also includes roles at DHX Media (now Wildbrain), the Canada Media Fund, the Canadian Film Centre, and Alliance Atlantis Communications.

Our Staff

Sarah Andrews Director, Government and Media Relations

Sarah Andrews

Director, Government & Media Relations

Jenny Armour - Friends of Canadian Media

Jenny Armour 

Designer, Art Direction

Jennifer Cecconi Director, Fund Development and Campaign Strategy

Jennifer Cecconi

Director, Fund Development & Campaign Strategy

Zabrina Denila

Administrative Assistant & Operations Coordinator

Brianne Dove Supporter Relations Assistant

Brianne Dove

Coordinator, Supporter Relations

Priyanka Gurung Coordinator, Fund Development

Priyanka Gurung

Coordinator, Fund Development

Sébastien Higgins Manager, Communications and Digital Media

Sébastien Higgins

Manager, Communications & Digital Media

Udeme Nkang Coordinator, social media, and Digital Marketing

Udeme Nkang

Coordinator, Social Media & Digital Marketing

Our Board of Directors

Raj Shoan

Raj Shoan

Board Chair

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Angela-Byrne

Angela Byrne

Treasurer

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Kelly-Lynne-Ashton

Kelly Lynne Ashton

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Scot Keith

Scot Keith  

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Randy Kitt

Randy Kitt

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Janet-Ramcharitar

Janet Ramcharitar

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Lori-Rosenberg

Lori Rosenberg

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Stephen Stohn

Stephen Stohn

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Gregory Taylor

Gregory Taylor

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