Joe Hartfeil

Joe’s convoluted career path has taken this award-winning writer and broadcaster through the occasionally rocky terrains of the film industry, radio, historic interpretation, theatre, music, research, and linguistics; his relationship with the stories of his hometown has been equally enriched by each stop along the way. When not trying in vain to clean his glasses,… Read more »

Keelan Marples

Keelan is an Edmonton boy, born and raised. He holds a diploma in Digital Media & Information Technology, with an emphasis on IT Business Analysis, from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and is currently putting his skills to use by helping EHC by implementing the best practices for their technological needs. Keelan is passionate… Read more »

Fabiola Muñoz

Born in Mexico City, Fabiola studied Modern English Language and Literature with studies in Postcolonial Literature and English-Spanish Translation at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). In 2003 she moved to Alberta and started a family, later obtaining diplomas in Office Administration and Financial Management for Non-Profits and Charities as well as a certification… Read more »

Amber Paquette

Amber Paquette is a Nehiyaw and Métis multi-disciplinary artist, poet, and filmmaker who served as the 6th Historian Laureate for the City of Edmonton before joining the EHC staff team. She was born and raised in amiskwaciwâskahikan. Amber has worked as researcher, storyteller, and Indigenous People’s Interpreter for several years. Her work with the public… Read more »

Jessica Burylo

Jessica Burylo is a Regional Outreach Coordinator for Elections Canada’s Inspire Democracy portfolio, where she collaborates with community organizations in Western Canada to reduce electoral barriers for electors with disabilities, new Canadians, and Indigenous electors. She has developed her expertise in community engagement, through past positions in  the public service, municipal committees, heritage foundations, and… Read more »

Geoff Wagner

Geoff is a Professional Engineer with over 25 years’ experience in the power industry. He holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Engineering from the University of Alberta. Geoff currently works in Project Development with EPCOR. For the last 12 years, Geoff has been responsible for the Rossdale Generating Station, a provincially designated historic resource. Geoff is… Read more »

Tim Gilchrist

Tim has spent much of his life in the Edmonton area and has deep-rooted family ties to the University of Alberta and various clubs from throughout Edmonton’s history. He has a passion for history, heritage, and architecture and enjoys travel that lets him explore these pursuits throughout cities around the world. His more than two… Read more »

Abbey Preston

Abbey is a born and raised Edmontonian with a significant interest in the heritage and historical integrity of our dynamic and beautiful city. A policy and information professional, Abbey works as a policy analyst for the Government of Alberta with over a decade of experience working in the public sector. After completing her undergraduate degree… Read more »

Jean-Louis Zokpe

Jean-Louis is a former member of the board of the Council for the Advancement of African Canadians (CAAC), where he served on the governance policy committee. He is a founding member of Edmonton Beninese Association, and past vice-president and treasurer. He currently works as a senior compliance officer for the federal government, with 10 years’… Read more »

Mercy Afrane

Mercy practices personal injury law and civil litigation with an Alberta-wide law firm. She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Kwame Nkrumah University in Ghana and a Master of Laws degree from York University in Ontario. Through her current profession and past work in various capacities within the telecommunications and oil and gas industries,… Read more »