Laurie Kilgour-Walshhas been the Lead of Wellness and is now Head of Programs and Learning at the Art Gallery of Hamilton since 2006. During that tenure, Laurie has led educational and interpretive programs for audiences of all ages and abilities, creating programs that are responsive to the individual strengths and interests of participants. She is now developing a larger mandate for arts and wellbeing within the AGH's public program to support diverse audiences with a range of abilities and interests. Laurie led the inception ofArtful Momentsin 2009 and continues to lead it through numerous diverse initiatives in support of best practices in museum-based programs. Following many conversations with peers aboutArtfulMoments, and how others can create similar experiences for their audiences, Laurie is excited to share the collected learning and experiences of the past decade through this project.With a background in fine art and art history, many years spent working in museums, and an eclectic collection of education and professional development experiences, Laurie brings a passion for art and museums, focusing on the socially connective and empowering potential of creative experiences. Laurie is also a practicing artist and an avid museum visitor.

Janis Humphrey is retired nurse who worked in the field of dementia care for over twenty years. Janis holds a bachelor's degree in nursing from McMaster University and a master's degree in Health Administration from D'Youville University in Buffalo, New York.Janis has worked to raise the awareness of dementia, and its impact on the person and family, as well as examining the role communities can play to enhance the lives of those living with this disease.

Maureen Montemuro graduated with a BScN from the University of Toronto followed by a MHSc degree from McMaster University. She retired in 2014 after working in the nursing field for 45 years. For the last 22 years of her career, she focused on clinical practice, education, and research with older adults and completed her career working as a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) in dementia care.

Kathy Morosretired from her 38-year career as an Occupational Therapist in 2021. She dedicated most of her career to assessing and treating people living with dementia in a specialized inpatient hospital program, educating families and staff about dementia, presenting at conferences, and participating in dementia-related research. Kathy has also contributed to student learning by being a tutor and clinical preceptor for the Occupational Therapy program at McMaster University (Hamilton). Kathy has been part ofArtful Momentssince its inception, assisting with the initial development of the educational curriculum, participating in the associated research project, and publishing the research results. Although now retired, Kathy's passion for theArtful Momentsprogram continues as she volunteers her time to further develop the educational curriculum with the goal of expanding access toArtful Momentsfor people living with dementia in her local community and beyond.

Shannon Stannersis Speech-Language Pathologist with Hamilton Health Sciences. A highlight of her career was her 11 years working with individuals with Dementia in the Behavioural Health Unit at St. Peter's Hospital.