Women in Film and Television – Toronto announced its board of directors for 2013-2014, elected following its annual general meeting on Wednesday night.

Rogers Media TV’s director of community liaison Melanie Farrell; research and rights clearances specialist Elizabeth Klinck; eOne Films Canada VP marketing and promotions Tamara Shannon and Shaw Communications HR director Bianca Williamson are newly elected directors.

“These impressive leaders bring a wealth of expertise to the organization in the areas of finance, marketing, fundraising and strategic planning. We’re grateful for their vision and commitment as we work toward significant growth in the coming years,” said WIFT-T executive director Heather Webb in a statement.

Board officers for the 2013-2014 term are chair Prentiss Fraser, vice-chair Joanna Webb, who replaces outgoing director Madeline Ziniak, treasurer Fiona Lee and secretary Samantha McWilliams.

Outgoing directors are Victoria Evans, Gaye McDonald and Muriel Soloman.

The full board of directors list is as follows:

Pat DiVittorio, Vice-President, Program Planning, Bell Media
Melanie Farrell, Director, Community Liaison, Rogers Media Television
Prentiss Fraser, SVP, Worldwide Sales & Acquisitions, Entertainment One Television International
Maureen Judge, President, Makin’ Movies
Elizabeth Klinck, Research and Rights Clearances Specialist
Fiona Lee, CA, Director of Finance, Programming, Corus Entertainment
Samantha McWilliams, Legal Counsel, CBC
Kristine Murphy, Director, Industry Development, Ontario Media Development Corporation
Edith Myers, President, CEI Management
Natalie Osborne, EVP, Business Development, 9 Story Entertainment
Jade Raymond, Managing Director, Ubisoft Toronto
Tamara Shannon, Vice President, Marketing and Promotions, eOne Films Canada
Joanna Webb, Principal, Mojojo Media
Bianca Williamson, Director, Human Resources, Shaw Communications
Diane Williamson, President, Digital Wizards Inc.

 Image: top row L-R Melanie Farrell, Elizabeth Klinck. Bottom row: Tamara Shannon, Bianca Williamson