Meet the Team

The FOLD Team is committed to expanding access, amplifying marginalized voices, and strengthening Canada’s literary community.

People-Powered Work

FOLD is powered by a dedicated community of staff, volunteers, board members, and committee members who help bring FOLD programs and events to life.

The passion, creativity, and care of the entire FOLD team makes it possible for FOLD to support readers, writers, educators, and communities across Canada.

FOLD Staff

Jael Richardson

Jael Richardson

Executive Director

Hudson Lin

Hudson Lin

Program Coordinator

Ardo Omer

Ardo Omer

Kids Program Coordinator

Jessica Rampersad

Jessica Rampersad

Outreach and Communications Coordinator

FOLD Board of Directors

Lavanya Narsimhan

Lavanya Narsimhan

Board of Directors Lead

Teri Vlassopoulos

Teri Vlassopoulos

Treasurer

Ashish Seth

Ashish Seth

Secretary

Felicia Quon

Felicia Quon

Director, Sponsorships and Special Projects

Mark Richardson

Mark Richardson

Director, Board Governance

Karen Mason

Karen Mason

Director, Kids Programming

Monica Tang

Monica Tang

Director, Adult Programming

Cynthia Innes

Cynthia Innes

Director, Human Resources