» Staff
Executive Director: Judith Silverthorne
Judith is responsible for the general direction and resource management of the Guild. She also works closely with the Board and our core funders (Saskatchewan Lotteries, SaskCulture and the Saskatchewan Arts Board).
Phone: 306-791-7742
Email: edswg@skwriter.com
Program Manager: Tracy Hamon
Tracy plans, organizes, delivers, and monitors the Guild's programs and services for adults. These include awards, workshops, mentorships, readings, the Manuscript Evaluation Service, the Fall Conference/AGM, rural programs, and the Poet Laureate program.
Phone: 306-791-7743
Email: programs@skwriter.com
Program Assistant: Milena Dzordeski
The Program Assistant is responsible for managing the SWG Author Readings Program, ACCESS TV shows, Writers Groups, Youth Programming and assisting with all other programs of the Guild.
Phone: 306-791-7746
Email: swgevents@skwriter.com
Accountant: Lois Salter
Lois manages all financial matters for the Guild and the SWG Foundation.
Phone: 306-791-7748
Email: accountant@skwriter.com
Administrative Assistant: Kelsey Gottfried
Kelsey manages the office and all publications and print materials. She answers general inquiries over the phone, mail, and E-mail. She also manages membership information and provides administrative support to the rest of the staff.
Phone: 306-791-7740
Email: info@skwriter.com and communications@skwriter.com
Aboriginal Program Coordinator: TBA
Aboriginal Program Coordinator plans, organizes, delivers, and monitors the Guild's programs and services for Aboriginal writers. This includes workshops, mentorships, readings, and The SWG Aboriginal Advisory Circle. She is also a board member of the Saskatchewan Aboriginal Writers Circle Inc.
Phone: 306-791-7744
Email: swgap@skwriter.com
Saskatoon Program Coordinator: Scott Whiting
Saskatoon Program Coordinator plans, organizes, delivers, and monitors the Guild's programs and services in Saskatoon, including but not limited to workshops, readings, and the Fall Conference/AGM (on the years when it is held in Saskatoon).
Phone: 306-955-5513
Fax: 306-244-0255
Email: saskatoon@skwriter.com
Retreat Coordinator: Anne Pennylegion
The Retreat Coordinator provides administrative support to the Retreat Committee and handles all on-site matters.
Phone: 306-757-6310
Fax: 306-565-8554
Email: skretreats@skwriter.com
Website
Grain Editor: Rilla Friesen
Rilla is in charge of all editorial matters for Grain, the Guild's award-winning literary journal.
Phone: 306-244-2828
Fax: 306-244-0255
Email: graineditor@sasktel.net
Website
Grain Business Administrator: Sarah Taggart
Business Administrator provides administrative support for Grain.
Phone: 306-244-2828
Fax: 306-244-0255
Email: grainmag@sasktel.net
