Staff Members
Executive Director
Laurie Gillis
Atlantic Presenters Association
Halifax, NS
DIRECTOR of Operations & Programs
Lisa Gleave
Atlantic Presenters Association
Rose Bay, NS
BLOCK BOOKING MANAGER
Crystal Laffoley
Atlantic Presenters Association
St. John’s, NL
Logistics Manager
Kai Bryan
Atlantic Presenters Association
St. John’s, NL
Communications Coordinator
Dani MacDonald
Atlantic Presenters Association
Ottawa, ON
Bookkeeper
Lisa Stitt
Atlantic Presenters Association
Board of Directors
Joe Costello
Board Member
Joe Costello
Board Member
Joe Costello is an arts professional and presenter in Cape Breton Island. Joe is the Program Coordinator for Arts, Culture, and Creative Events for the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) and heads the ConnectArts program and ECMA/Music NS nominated Makin’ Waves. With roots in the DIY punk scene, Joe is a lifelong advocate for equitable access to the arts and is a graduate of Cape Breton University and Nova Scotia Community College, and holds a certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University. Joe is currently pursuing a Certificate in Contemporary Management in Arts & Culture at University of New Brunswick.