Board & Staff

Board of Directors

President: Cain Vangel

Vice President: Ann-Marie Stockley

Secretary-Treasurer: Patricia Bort

Director-at-Large: Cody Hurlburt

Director-at-Large: Karen Temple

Director-at-Large: Krista Roske

Director-at-Large: Petra Bachhuber

The Yukon Agricultural Association’s Board of Directors is democratically elected and brings diverse expertise from across Yukon’s agricultural sector. Our President serves as YAA’s representative to the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, while our Vice President and another board member sit on the Agricultural Industry Advisory Council for the Yukon Government, ensuring that the interests of territorial producers are represented at both regional and national levels.

Staff

Executive Director: Hanna Fish

Part-Time Projects & Events Coordinator: Rachel Sherman

Hanna joined the Yukon Agricultural Association in July 2023 as a part-time Projects Manager and became Executive Director in August 2024. She leads the organization, overseeing operations and communications, with a focus on advancing YAA’s strategic initiatives.

Rachel joined YAA in November 2025 and assists the office with the coordination of YAA-led events and projects. She is also available to support members and organizations with their own initiatives that strengthen Yukon’s agricultural sector and align with YAA’s mission and vision.