About us

Gina (she/her/siya) is a proud Filipina-Canadian who has been involved with socially active theatre in Alberta for 18+ years as a Stage Manager, Production Manager, Director, Teacher, and Mentor/“Mentee” for emerging artists.

Her journey with the Alberta Workers’ Health Centre began in 2005, and she now serves as the Guardian [Artistic Director/Program Coordinator] of the Work Plays Schools Program. She’s honoured to deliver messages about workplace health, safety, and rights through artistic storytelling to students and new workers across Alberta.

Gina’s first job was as a pie cutter at the Calgary International Airport—a skill she still proudly shows off today

Jeff joined the Work Plays Program in the fall of last year. New to the theatre community, he’s found real joy in watching live acting capture the attention of packed student audiences. Since then, he’s supported the program by filming promotional videos, managing social media content, and helping with outreach efforts.

Outside of the program, Jeff is a breakdancer and storyteller who creates videos with creatives, athletes, and entrepreneurs.

Jeff’s first job was working the cash register at McDonald’s.

Kristi is a disabled theatre artist and the co-founder and co-Artistic Director of the Maggie Tree. She is the former co-Artistic Producer of Azimuth Theatre and former Associate Artist at the Citadel Theatre, where she piloted the first Accessible Performance Series as Access Coordinator for the 2024/25 Season.

Kristi’s work as an actor has taken them from Prince Edward to Vancouver Island, but Edmonton is their beloved home. Outside of theatre, she loves to touch grass and pet dogs.

Kristi’s first job was selling jewelry and piercing ears at Claire’s!

Jared (he/him) has been with the Alberta Workers’ Health Centre (AWHC) since 2006, developing and delivering Workplace Health and Safety and workers’ rights education programming for workers across the province.  

He has over 25 years of experience in popular education with and for marginalized populations. He also has a background in theatre as an actor, director, playwright, dramaturg and new play builder. His spare time is mostly filled with riding and fixing bicycles.

Jared’s first job was at a KFC franchise. Don’t ask how the gravy was made.

Hired during the pandemic lockdown in 2021, Monica (she/her) figured there was no better place to land than a workplace health and safety organization. She has decades of experience in office administration, bookkeeping, corporate communications and volunteer recruitment. Her background includes grassroots organizing and advocating for women’s rights in the workplace going back to 1985.

She can often be found exploring the Edmonton river valley or learning a new tune on the piano. Her first job was at Quinn’s Burger Palace, stacking whipped cream on the banana splits.