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Board of Directors
Dedication. Empathy. Creativity.
Meet The Team
Patricia Tuckey, M.Ed.
Board Member
As the recently retired Calgary business owner of At Work Learning, Patricia Tuckey has successfully lead and developed teams to support the application of adult learning principles in the workplace; effectively championed diverse enterprise-wide learning and organizational development strategies with a focus on competency. Patricia's past volunteer contributions include Calgary Food Bank; Calgary Drop-In Center; Chapter Chair at 4PL (Institute for Learning and Performance); Director, Calgary Human Resource Association; and currently Director, Calgary 55 Plus and Director, Fund Development at Third ACTion Film Festival.
June Read
Board Member
I am an eclectic professional. My diverse range of interests include educational institutions, publishing, engineering, staffing services and passenger transportation. Managing communications, human resources, public relations and operations provided me with opportunities that intersected with volunteer opportunities for Calgary Immigrant Womens Association, SAIT, Calgary White Hat Awards, Calgary 88 Olympics Transportation consortium, to name a few. I also enjoy the medium of film, not only watching but also working with creatives to produce. As a native Calgarian, I am excited about the THIRD ACTion Film Fest; and its mission to educate and entertain about ageism.
Rose Bene
Interim Board Chair
My love of film began as a young child and has endured over time as I transition into my third act. The opportunity to share stories/information that help others maneuver the challenges of aging is a passion for me. Over the course of my career, I have been involved in many different aspects of teaching, media design and production as well as, working in the non-profit environmental sector. I hope to bring this expertise to my role as a board member for THIRD ACTion Film Festival.
Allan Nielsen
Board Member
I began my education by studying physics at the University of Alberta, then studying history, then law. Thereafter, I became a lawyer with a large firm and stuck with that for 43 years. I learned a lot in that job and now try to apply some of that knowledge to assist volunteer organizations in and around Alberta. THIRD ACTion Film Festival is a great organization to be a member of and I anticipate learning a lot from the other board members AND the films!
George Melnyk
Professor Emeritus of Communication, Media and FilmONE HUNDRED
University of Calgary
George Melnyk taught Canadian cinema at the University of Calgary. He also published a number of books on the topic, including the ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF CANADIAN CINEMA and FILM AND THE CITY: THE URBAN IMAGINARY IN CANADIAN CINEMA. His most recent film interests include science fiction and the films of Alejandro Jodorowsky on whom he has published THE TRANSFORMATIVE CINEMA OF ALEJANDRO JODOROWSKY, only the second book in English on this cult filmmaker. He is currently writing an article titled “The Geopolitics of International Science Fiction in the 21st Century.” Find out more at his website.
Jeff Godfredsen
Board Member
Jeff Godfredsen is originally from Winnipeg. He has lived in Calgary for the past 24 years. Self-employed for much of his life, his first business was the Ranch House Restaurant in Winnipeg, purchased with his father and brother. They then bought the Lord Selkirk Hotel in Selkirk. In Calgary he started a landscaping and maintenance business, then bought a PawNWheels Car Wash and finally Platinum Mobile Sharpening which he operates today. He started doing background work in the film industry 25 years ago but is now focused on speaking roles only. He has also been doing theatre and standup comedy for the past 10 years. And, he is a member of the FLC Acting Club.
Aroop Rayu Board Member
I’m an artist-educator with over a decade of experience in the creative arts and the non-profit sector. My belief has always been that a story shouldn’t be limited to just one medium, leading me to experiment with various forms of expression. However, among them all, films have remained my first love. Currently, I hold a leadership role in an arts-based organization that uses art as a medium to support Mental Wellness and skill enhancement. I am excited to be a part of THIRD ACTion Film Fest and explore how I can support its mission and learn more in the process.
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Lyn Cadence
Executive Director
As someone who cares about the power of story to change hearts and minds, I’ve worked in the book publishing industry for years, reading widely and watching a wealth of films. I’ve promoted books, edited books, and guided people through the publishing process. Now in my own third act, I’m jazzed to be working with THIRD ACTion to create and celebrate a healthier narrative about aging using film as the primary driver.
Karen Hughes
Secretary
Senior Contracts Specialist and Buyer
Mariette Rabacal
Treasurer
Retired CA, CPA