Liana Wheeldon is the Executive Director for Arts Council Wood Buffalo, leading the staff team in delivering on the organization’s strategic priorities and key performance ndicators. Liana oversees all operations, including fund development and stakeholder relations, ensuring alignment with ACWB’s mission and long-term vision.

With over 25 years of leadership experience in large format retail environments, and over ten years in the non-profit sector, Liana brings expertise in financial and human resource management, organisational development, and operational  innovation. In 2022, Liana was recognized with the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for her dedication to advancing the region’s arts locally and provincially.

An accomplished visual artist, Liana uses art as a tool for storytelling, engagement, and social change. Liana’s work is held in private collections worldwide.