Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Amber Benders
President
Board member since 2024
Vice President, Glenrose Hospital Foundation
Working in the charitable sector since 2010
Contact: president@afpedmonton.ca
Jaime Caza, CFRE
Past President
Board member since 2020
Director of Philanthropy, Little Warriors
Working in the not-for-profit and fundraising sector since 2010
Contact: pastpresident@afpedmonton.ca
Lisa Dayanandan, CFRE
President-Elect
Board Member since 2024
Philanthropy Advisor, Edmonton Community Foundation
Working in the charitable sector since 2007
Contact: presidentelect@afpedmonton.ca
Santana Rykes
Treasurer
Board Member since 2025
Director of Resources and Development, WINGS
More than 15 years experience as a professional fundraiser
Contact: finance@afpedmonton.ca
Kayla Belzil
VP, Education
Board member since 2024
Senior Development Officer, Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation
Working in the charitable sector since 2017
Contact: education@afpedmonton.ca
Directors at Large
Corrie Fortner, CFRE
Director, Government Relations
Board Member since 2019
Founding Chapter President at AFP Central Alberta Chapter -2014/2015
35+ years in the charitable sector and more than 15 years as a professional fundraiser
Vice President, Prairies & Territories and Senior Consultant, Global Philanthropic Inc (Canada)
Contact: governmentrelations@afpedmonton.ca
Aimee Winegarden
Director, Communications
Board member since 2023
Director of Advancement at the Alberta SPCA
Working in the charitable sector since 2016
Contact: communications@afpedmonton.ca
Felicia Hodgson
Director, National Philanthropy Day
Board member since 2021
Development Officer, Corporate, Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation
Working in fundraising since 2017
Contact: npd@afpedmonton.ca
VACANT
Director, Chapter Development
Interested? Role description
Ready to apply? Email PastPresident@AFPEdmonton.ca
Contact: chapterdevelopment@afpedmonton.ca
Amy Ramnarine, CFRE
Director, IDEA
Board member since 2025
Director of Annual Programs, Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation
Working in the charitable sector since 2012
Contact: idea@afpedmonton.ca
Desiree Concepcion
Director, Membership
Capital Campaign Manager at WIN House
Board member since 2026
Working in the charitable sector since 2018
Contact: membership@afpedmonton.ca
Shashi Goel
Director, Community Engagement
Board member since 2026
Executive Director, Edmonton Newcomers Settlement Services and Strategic Advisor, Alberta India Chamber of Commerce
15 years experience as a fundraiser and grant writer
Contact: vpcommunity@afpedmonton.ca
Board Opportunity: Director, Chapter Development - LEARN MORE!
The AFP Edmonton & Area Chapter welcomes applications for all vacant Board of Director positions. For more information on how to apply, please visit our Get Involved page.
AFP Edmonton & Area Chapter is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the Chapter to apply.