The Board Members

Randall Fraser

Randall Fraser

Randall is the founding Artistic Director of the National Stiltwalkers of Canada, and is celebrating 21 years of promoting preserving and presenting the art of stiltwalking. Randall’s history in theatre and special event creation is long and varied. From his origins as a young actor, Randall has become a Designer, Director, Producer, and Performer for many major festivals and events locally, nationally, and internationally. If it’s fantastic and spectacular, Randall is probably nearby.

Jayne Waldon

Jayne Waldon

In addition to serving as the president for the NSC board of directors, Jayne is one of the longest performing members with the National Stiltwalkers of Canada (NSC). She has over a decade of experience as a stilt performer with the company, and is excited to share her love of stiltwalking with each new generation of NSC artists and enthusiasts! Jayne holds a double major in biological sciences and psychology, and previously trained and coached with the Atlantic Cirque School of Circus Arts in Halifax, where she studied various aerial art disciplines, trampoline and prop manipulation. These days, she tends to find herself juggling multiple jobs and projects, including assisting with COVID-19 testing procedures in the Provincial Lab at the University Hospital.

Geri Dittrich

Geri Dittrich

Geri’s position on the Board of Directors is Member at Large, concentrating on costumes. Her relationship with the stiltwalkers began with the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) World Athletics Championship in 2001 at Commonwealth Stadium. Her career has spanned several decades during which she has created costumes for entertainers, friends, family, schools, corporations, festivals, museums, theatre and film. She has a long history in the arts, and is pleased to work with the National Stiltwalkers of Canada. She declares, “may the National Stiltwalkers of Canada continue to walk on high for many years to come.”

Sharon McCollum

Sharon McCollum

Sharon is an founding team member and has been performing with StiltCanada since 2001, when she was part of the opening and closing ceremonies of the IAAF World Games. Since then she has been an active and valuable member of the team. This year marks her first year on the board and we are thrilled to have her input.

Lynn Turnbull

Lynn Turnbull

Lynn Turnbull Could be said to be the reason there is a stiltwalking organization in Edmonton. Her father made the first stilts Randall(Randy) Fraser ever walked on…

Veronica Martens

Veronica Martens

Veronica is another original member of the IAAF Ceremonies team. she has been on the board in the past, and we are super happy that she now has the time and energy to return and contribute to the future vision of the company.

Cherie Howard

Cherie Howard

Cherie Howard is our newest board member and we are so happy to have her share her energy and amazing resourcefulness with us…