Section Office

Dave brings extensive leadership experience in the Alberta sport community, having served 17 years as Executive Director of Ringette Alberta, following earlier roles with the Edmonton Sport Council, Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club, and Hockey Alberta.

A graduate of the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Physical Education in Sport Administration, Dave is known as a people-first leader with strong analytical thinking and business acumen. His experience also spans the real estate technology and fund development sectors, reinforcing his commitment to collaboration and organizational excellence.

Throughout his career, Dave has led major governance modernization projects, strategic plans, and participant growth initiatives. He is excited to work alongside the talented staff, volunteers, officials, coaches, clubs, and skating schools across the Section as we continue building a culture of trust, transparency, and shared purpose.

Jenn began her journey with Skate AB | NT | NU as a volunteer on the Section’s Board Committees, bringing the perspective of a lifelong skater and long-time skating parent in both the podium and STAR pathways.

She then joined the Section staff in April 2022, bringing experience in communications and product management across the financial services and technology sectors, where she focused on practical, needs-driven solutions.

Jenn has experience supporting clubs in meeting Skate Canada program and operational requirements, and looks forward to working with the expanded section team responsible for club and volunteer support, program delivery, and coach and officials development. A team that is committed to building a cohesive, well-connected community.

Kelly is a proud Mount Royal University graduate with a diploma in Recreation and Sport Administration! She is also a former national-level ice dancer, bringing her on-ice experience and passion for the sport to every aspect of her work.

Since joining the Section office in 2003, she’s been a trusted go-to for clubs, offering expert guidance on membership, registration, policies, and by-laws.

With her deep knowledge and dedication, Kelly keeps our skating community connected, supported, and ready to shine at each and every event.

Michelle brings over 25 years of experience as a coach, technical specialist, team leader and athlete representative - a combination that makes her uniquely suited to help strengthen our Section's Star and Podium athlete development pathways.

Michelle will work closely with Lisa Bonderove to advance the Section's athlete and coach development initiatives.  Their roles are highly complementary within Skate AB | NT | NU's Long-Term Development  (LTD) framework, as Lisa provides strategic and  developmental opportunities for athletes, while Michelle brings technical expertise and leadership in program delivery to ensure that strategies are executed effectively and consistently across the Section.  Together, they form a vital partnershp connecting the planning implementation and evaluation of the Section's athlete pathway initiatives, ensuring programs are technically sound, athlete-centred and aligned with national standards.

As Pathway Technical Advisor, Michelle will collaborate closely with coaches, officials and the Sport Development team to implement the Section's high-performance strategy and align programming with Skate Canada's LTD framework.  She will play a key role in identifying tracking and developing athles and coaches within the Star and Podium Pathway while supporting multisport games preparation and performance planning.

Lisa is a graduate of the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Arts in Recreation Administration. She is a National Certified Coach, and a former National Synchronized Skating Team Member.

Since joining the Section office in April 2008, she has brought her deep passion for skating and athlete development to every aspect of her work. As Pathways and Development Manager, Lisa leads the planning, coordination, and delivery of athlete programming aligned with Skate Canada's Long-Term Development (LTD) framework — Learn to Train, Train to Win, Active for Life.

Lisa oversees development camps, seminars, and national event support, ensuring programs are athlete-centered, consistent, and built to help skaters and coaches thrive at every stage of their journey.

Colleen is a lifelong skating enthusiast, having skated, coached, and even toured for two years with Disney On Ice.

A former competitive synchronized skater at national and international levels, she brings a wealth of experience and passion to everything she does

She also plays a key role in event management, supporting championships, the Leading Edge Series, and Local Organizing Committees across the Section.

Leona has been involved in the sport of figure skating her entire life, as a Skater, Coach, Section Board Member, Learning Facilitator and a Star 1-4 Judge.  She works part time as the Skating Programs Coordinator where she works closely with clubs, coaches, and volunteers to support the delivery and continued growth of Skate Canada programs throughout the Section.

In her role, Leona provides guidance on program standards and best practices to help create safe, positive, and high-quality skating experiences for participants of all ages and abilities. She visits clubs, offers program support, and collaborates with volunteers and coaches to recognize successes while identifying opportunities for growth.

Leona also coordinates the CanSkate@School program at the Edmonton Downtown Community Arena, introducing school students to skating in a fun, active, and supportive environment while helping build confidence and a lifelong enjoyment of the sport.

Passionate about helping clubs succeed, Leona believes that strong relationships, ongoing education, and a collaborative approach are key to building exceptional skating programs and creating positive experiences for every skater.