Provincial Executive

President

Katrina Muzaic

Katrina Muzaic is a storyteller, library technician, and dancer in Calgary. Her storytelling journey began while studying library information technology at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. After graduation, she carried on practicing her storytelling through performing at the Calgary story slam. She has also worked for the Whyte Museum in Banff where she developed a special interest in oral history. Later she began volunteering with TALES in the StoryShare program, and soon after became a member. She continues to experiment with her stories and hopes of bringing connection to all audiences.

Secretary

Treasurer

Doreen Vanderstoop

Doreen Vanderstoop is a Calgary storyteller, musician and writer. In her theme-based performances, Doreen enjoys actively engaging her listeners with song, story reflections and humour. Doreen has performed her original creative non-fiction stories, personal anecdotes, literary adaptations and folktales at conferences, festivals, schools, libraries, Jane’s Walks, church gatherings, Tellarounds, story cafes and more. Doreen recently signed a contract with Freehand Books to publish her first novel. She also leads workshops on storytelling to inspire in others a passion for the oral tradition. Doreen is a member of Storytelling Alberta and Storytellers of Canada/Conteurs du Canada.

Pearl-Ann Gooding                           

"I love the quick-paced interaction that a room full of children wrapped up in a story can bring. The fun, the laughter, the sparkling eyes, from a tale well-told has a joy that can touch your soul. But, the intimate telling of a tale that has several layers and meanings to an older audience is extremely fulfilling to me." Pearl-Ann's love of oral literature has taken her across Canada performing and attending concerts, festivals, museums, libraries, schools and conferences.

Anne Cowling

Anne Cowling has been writing stories since she was six years old, at which time she was introduced to some Russians and their folk tales. While she still enjoys telling folk tales, especially Russian ones, she more often tells personal stories - the adventures and pratfalls and moments of joy in everyday life.