Kate Stadel is a dedicated community leader and arts administrator with a wealth of experience spanning 20 years. Currently Kate serves as the General Manager of Arts at YMCA Calgary, the only YMCA in Canada to have (two!) dedicated live performing arts spaces. Her passion lies in leveraging the transformative power of the arts to foster communal connection and belonging. Kate possesses a keen ability to craft strategic business plans that yield tangible results, contributing to the development and growth of dynamic and lively arts organizations. In recognition of her outstanding contributions, Kate was named as part of Avenue Magazine’s prestigious top 40 under 40 class of 2020.