"you don't have to have grey hair to sit on our board."
Jennifer Fisk
Northlands Board Member, Director Liaison for Agriculture
"Meet Jennifer Fisk, Northlands Board Member. A woman on a mission and one of our youngest board members. She brings a new energy to our boardroom table. Alongside others, she's helping to ensure this organization maintains its 130-year commitment to driving growth in the agriculture industry and economic development in our city. Because she, like Northlands, believes community comes first."
Q & A
Jennifer Fisk
Why do you choose to support Northlands?
So many of the cool city-changing events that happen in Edmonton happen at Northlands. Where else can you give your time to support economic development and industry growth all while backing a place where so many people come to have fun and smile.
What's been your favourite Northlands moment?
That moment when the lights go down at Rexall Place just before one of my favourite bands is about to take the stage.
What was your first concert at Northlands?
My first concert was Corey Hart when I was 13. He was great. I bought a shirt and everything. I've always been a big music lover, so I've seen quite a few concerts over the years. Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Metallica, Chili Peppers, all the way back to Bon Jovi in high school. Tons of great acts have come to Edmonton through Northlands.
Corn Dogs or Mini Donuts?
I am not a big fan of either, but I love caramel apples. I actually hunt down the vendors at Capital EX that make the best caramel apples and stock up with a few for my fridge at the end of the fair. And, if I find the caramel apples with smarties on them… it is like I found gold!
How has Northlands changed your life?
Northlands is the source of so many good memories for me. You never forget the place where you saw your first concert. Where you had your first job. Where you witnessed your first live Stanley Cup winning game. Those are all very distinct memories for me, which really helped shape my life.
What's the one thing about Northlands you want to tell Edmontonians that they might not know?
The one thing that first comes to mind for me, given my role on the board, is that women in my generation have an active seat at the Northlands table. We aren't all men and we aren't all old. Even though Northlands has a 130 year history, people of all ages have a voice in deciding how this organization operates today and in helping shape its path as it moves forward.
Read Jennifer's live Blog at www.actuallyhappening.ca
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