Montreal Ukrainian Festival Executive 2006
Father Ihor Kutash - President
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Originally (and still) a prairie lad (born in Smokey Lake, Alberta), has been a Montrealer since August 1968. Formerly Dean of St. Sophie Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral (30 years!), he has taken on the no less challenging roles of Rector of St. Mary the Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Professor of Eastern Christian theology, partner in inter-Church and inter-faith dialogue and activist in the Ukrainian community. He is also an active (and happy!) father, grandfather, brother, uncle, great-uncle and godfather. |
Iryna Powidajko - Assistant to the President
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Born and bred in Lachine – a graduate of Concordia University. Worked on the Fundraising Ball Committees for the Ukrainian Residence and the celebration of the Millennium of Christianity in Ukraine. Recently moved to Ottawa but continues to be a part of the Montreal Ukrainian community. |
Patricia Micheletti - V.P. Vendors & Concessions
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Not only is she taking care of the Montreal Ukrainian Festival Sales team, but is actively working as V.P of Charter Sales for “Corporate Aircraft Charters”. She has helped pull together the festival in past years and has set aside a spot in her heart for this festival. And yes….she is Italian! Her endless energy makes her one of the major driving forces behind the Montreal Ukrainian Festival. |
Andrew Mazepa - V.P. Entertainment
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The stage show would not be the same without him. He started off as our stage manager, but his talents could not be hidden, he knows how to pull a show together, artistically and logistically. Many know him as a member of the coveted Montreal band Burlaky, others know him as the film editor with endless talent, and you know him as the man who brings you an awesome show! |
Jenia Kulchycky - V.P Finance
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Jenia is part of the Ukrainian community in Lachine, Quebec, where she attended Ukrainian School and learned how to play the bandura, a traditional Ukrainian stringed instrument. She was a member of an amateur drama group directed by Mrs. Nadia Olynyk that was invited to perform Lisova Pisnia in Toronto. She is the Cash Applications Administrator at Metso, a global engineering and technology corporation. |
Mykola Marunych - V.P. Logistics
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Born in the city of Sambir, Lviv region, Ukraine, he now lives in Canada with his family since 1997. He was educated at the University of Moscow and is one of the founders and ex-president of the Ukrainian Organization for Newly Arrived immigrants in Montreal, "Zustrich". He is an active member of the Ukrainian Community and we are glad to have him. |
Chris Mota - V.P. Media & Communications
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A graduate of Concordia University, Chris was recently appointed Director of Media Relations for Concordia, where she has worked since 1993. Prior to that, she had a 15-year career in the Montreal broadcast industry, working at various radio and TV stations as a newscaster, producer and talk-show host. She has been active in the Ukrainian community for many years and has been involved with the Montreal Ukrainian Festival since 2002. |