Meet our Board Members

Jennifer Muirhead

Chair

Jennifer Muirhead is a proud volunteer for the St. Paul and District Art Foundation and a passionate advocate for the performing arts. Born in Edmonton, Alberta, she has lived in St. Paul for the past twenty years and has been an active volunteer in the community for over fifteen years. A poet with a love of dance, theatre, and creative expression, Jenn brings both personal and professional dedication to the Arts Foundation. Her connection runs deep, with her daughter having been involved in dance for the past nine years.

Virginia Potkins

Vice Chair

Hello! I am Virginia Potkins. I have been a volunteer with several organizations and volunteered my time on several boards during my 38 years of living in Edmonton. I'm a recent resident of St. Paul and I am very excited for the opportunity to contribute my skills and passion to the St. Paul & District Arts Foundation. My background includes event planning and management, hospitality, finance and catering. I spent several years as an Event Manager at the Citadel Theatre and worked with Arts on the Avenue to help an amazing team of dedicated people bring to life epic festivals like Kaleido and Deep Freeze.

Valerie Pratch

Treasurer

Valerie Pratch has been an active community volunteer and board member in the St. Paul region for more than thirty years. Her service includes leadership and support roles with organizations such as the Saddle Lake Boys and Girls Club, North Eastern Music Association, Champions for Change, the Northeast Alberta Food Marketers’ Association, and the St. Paul & District Arts Foundation, where she has been involved since its establishment in 2014.

With a background in education and a deep appreciation for the arts, Valerie is a strong advocate for artists at all stages of their creative journeys. She is especially passionate about ensuring that arts organizations remain accessible, sustainable, and rooted in community, recognizing the vital role the arts play in education, personal growth, and cultural connection.

Outside of her work with the Arts Foundation, Valerie enjoys spending time outdoors and tending to reforestation projects, reflecting her long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship and giving back to the land and community she calls home.

Liz Godin

Secretary

Liz has been a dedicated volunteer with the St. Paul and District Art Foundation for seven years, with an even longer connection to the organization. Her children have been active participants in our year-round programs and summer camps for more than seven years, giving Liz a deep, firsthand understanding of our community. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring fibre arts.