Montreal, November 12, 2026 – The Youth Media Alliance (YMA) is pleased to announce the renewal of its Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, as well as the renewal of the mandates of its Co-Chairs, Athena Georgaklis, Independent Producer, and Maria Kennedy, of Little Engine Moving Pictures.

The Board of Directors also welcomes Brandon Lane, who succeeds Michele Paris, and Nancy Roy, who will temporarily replace Pascal Justin Boyer during his parental leave.

“We are delighted to continue our commitment to YMA alongside passionate colleagues who are deeply dedicated to the quality of Canadian children’s content. As our industry continues to evolve, we remain committed to supporting creativity, encouraging diverse voices, and promoting content that inspires and supports young audiences. We are also pleased to welcome new faces to our Board and continue this collective work.” – Athena Georgaklis and Maria Kennedy, YMA Co-Chairs.

YMA would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to Michele Paris for her many years of commitment and her valuable contribution to the organization and its Board of Directors. We wish her every success in her future endeavours.