Board of Directors

The 2025/26 Board of Directors is comprised of ten members. All are parents who foster the development of their children and the Francophonie, bringing new ideas, innovating and analyzing FPFA’s current situation, while ensuring the proper functioning of the organization.

Executive Board

GENEVIÈVE SAVARD

Board Chair

presidence@fpfa.ab.ca

Region: Alberta

I am involved in FPFA because the French language is important to me. I am proud to be French in an English-speaking community and my children can live in a bilingual multicultural environment.

KATE CHARBONNEAU

Treasurer

Region: Greater North Centre

I am involved with the FPFA because I sincerely believe in the importance of the parent’s role in their child’s Francophone education. It is important that Francophone parents are represented so their voice can be heard, and that they are equipped to support their child in their education.

CÉLINE BÉGIN

Vice-President

Region: North West

I am involved with the FPFA because I want to support the French-speaking community and help ensure that there are important French language resources for parents and children in Alberta.

SANDRA HASSAN FARAH

Secretary

Region: Greater North Centre

My commitment to the FPFA stems from my recognition of the organization’s pivotal position in supporting Francophone families across Alberta. I aim to utilize my expertise in early years, child development, and family accompaniment to successfully propel the FPFA’s initiatives forward.

GENEVIÈVE GÉLINAS

Director

Region: Center East

I am involved with the FPFA because the Francophonie is close to my heart and it’s important for me to have access to programs and services in French. I think we must unite in order to maintain our roots and continue to flourish in our beautiful French language. FPFA is an organization promoting this objective, namely the preservation of our Francophonie.

Kirsten Wallace

Director

Region: South

I get involved in the FPFA because I am passionate about the well-being of children and families. With more than 17 years of experience in various roles directly related to early childhood and Francophone families, I have many perspectives through which I can see the various challenges we face in Alberta! I look forward to being part of an organization that can have a positive impact on the lives of our children and Francophone families across the province.

MÉLANIE MEYER

Director

Region: Alberta

I am involved with the FPFA because I am grateful for the opportunity Francophones have to pursue an education in French, and I hope that this choice will continue to evolve across all areas of communication. By being part of the FPFA council, I aim to contribute to the advancement of our beautiful language.

PILAR BUITRAGO

Director

Region: Alberta

I am involved with the FPFA because because I believe that through an organization like the FPFA, I can contribute more broadly to the Francophone community in southern Alberta. I would like to contribute as part of a team to the search for resources and to the representation of FPFA services in a minority setting.

Isabelle Leblond

Director

Region: South

I am involved with the FPFA because I deeply believe that parents play an essential role in the vitality of the French language in a minority setting. I wish to contribute to strengthening a strong, inclusive, and supportive Francophone network, where every parent feels legitimate, welcomed, and supported in their desire to offer their children a true life journey in French.

MARCIA MAILLOUX

Director

Region : Alberta

I am involved with the FPFA Board of Directors because I believe in its mission and feel a duty to use my knowledge and skills to support the growth of the Francophone community in Alberta.

PIERRE FLOC’H-ANDERSON

Director

Region : Alberta

I am involved with the FPFA because I want to :

share my 15+ years of experience as a francophone parent in Alberta: relationships with school principals and school boards, fundraising for societies, relationships with parents (established and newcomers)
continue to increase the participation of Francophones in the southern part of the province (from Bellevue to Airdrie, Canmore to Medicine Hat)
assist Alberta parents through FPFA resources to achieve their goal of educating their children in French

ROXANNE FLUET

Director

Region: North-West

I chose to get involved with the FPFA because I’m passionate about helping Francophone families and promoting French-language services and education across the province. My French heritage is close to my heart, and I truly believe that by joining forces, we can preserve our language and help our community flourish. The FPFA is a key part of making that happen.

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