Calgary Arts Development president and CEO Patti Pon (she/her/hers) is a veteran community and arts champion with an extensive track record of leadership and service in Calgary.

Patti has deep and diverse experience in the arts sector, she came to the position of president and CEO from her most recent position as director, resource development, Calgary Arts Development.

Patti has been awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal as well as the 2013 Harry and Martha Cohen Award, recognizing significant contribution to Calgary’s theatre community. And most recently was deeply honoured to be gifted the Blackfoot name of Miss’tommohtsaamiaakii—Two Standing Headdress Woman.