Board of Directors

President – Kathy Gallant

Communications and creating connections are two of Kathy Gallant’s favourite things. She has a BA in Journalism from St. Thomas University in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Though a Maritimer by birth and heart, Saskatchewan has been her home since 2005, making her an honourary prairie girl. Kathy’s career has led her to roles in both journalism and communications.

Kathy feels incredibly fortunate to have found her current (and hopefully long-time) home at Federated Co-operatives Limited as a Communications Associate, focusing on mostly internal communications, editing, and copywriting. At FCL, she’s also a social committee member, part of the 2SLGBTQ+ Task Team and Care for the Environment initiative.

Volunteerism is one of her passions, and that also includes communications work! This is her second stint with IABC Saskatoon, with her first being webmaster from 2014-15. She’s also a volunteer host and board secretary at CFCR Community Radio station, and has lent a hand at events like Nuit Blanche, Winterruption, MoSoFest, Girls Rock Saskatoon, and United Way drives for clothing and hygiene item donations.

Kathy looks forward to a wonderful year with the rest of the board of directors and local members.

Vice President – Tobi Oyedele

Tobi Oyedele is a Development and Strategic Communications Specialist with a passion for storytelling, strategic outreach, and building inclusive communities. She brings a thoughtful blend of analytical insight, creativity, and cross-cultural experience, cultivated through a diverse career spanning Communications in Agriculture, Public Health, Education, and International Development.

Tobi thrives on using communications to drive social impact; whether designing community engagement campaigns, creating strategic communication plans to foster business growth and engagement, or leading initiatives that amplify underrepresented voices. She is committed to cultivating meaningful connections through inclusive, values-driven communication.

Beyond her professional work, Tobi is an avid reader and writer, a land steward, movie critic, and lifelong learner who actively volunteers and champions equity, sustainability, and community resilience.

Past President – Kieran Kobitz, CMP

Bio coming soon.

Director of Finance – Faye Anderson

Faye is a passionate advocate for Saskatoon, dedicated to raising the city’s profile as a premier tourism destination through her role as Earned Media Manager at Discover Saskatoon. She collaborates with renowned organizations such as Meewasin, Wanuskewin, The Remai Modern, and numerous local restaurants and businesses to spotlight Saskatoon’s vibrant visitor economy.

With a decade of experience in public relations, communications, and media relations, Faye has managed diverse projects at a large international PR agency, spearheaded initiatives at a tech incubator, and enhanced alumni and donor outreach at the University of Saskatchewan.

After furthering her education and building her career in Toronto and Montreal, Faye now cherishes living in Saskatoon with her young family.

Director of Membership – Cat Bonner

Director of Communications – Dana Palmer

Dana is a professional and strategic Communication Specialist with a passion for developing strategic frameworks that empower organizations to achieve their goals. With a proven track record of implementing new organizational approaches to planning and fostering an empowering environment through engaging communication strategies, she is dedicated to helping organizations thrive in today’s diverse landscape.

She believes in continuing to grow in all aspects of life and pushing herself to learn new things. Dana is a prairie girl at heart, with a beautiful family. They love to travel and explore the world around them. Dana is excited to work alongside the other incredible change makers with IABC.