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ALDEN KIRKMAN (SHE/HER)
SHOW MANAGER

Meet Alden Kirkman—though you can call her JAK. As Show Manager, she’s bringing curiosity, kindness, and a serious travel wishlist to FAN EXPO. She’s a fan of immersive tech, philosophical cinema (Six Degrees of Separation is on repeat), and hosting a good dinner party. Ask her about the original Nozawa, her fave books, or how close she is to finally acquiring that helicopter. Bonus: she’s probably got music playing in the background.

AUTUMN HATHAWAY (SHE/HER)
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

Pop-ups? She’s there. Autumn loves unique experiences, themed spaces, and sharing good company. As a fan of pop-culture, she started out with New Kids on the Block and Teen Beat magazine and is now also a fan of movies and shows, especially Buffy the Vampire Slayer. If you want to talk '90s or Buffy, she's your girl. Autumn is also a frequenter of pop culture conventions–hey, she loves what she does. So, if you see her on a show floor, be sure to wave hi. Like many fandom fans, she’s a collector and proudly owns the magic that comes with many Minnie Mouse ears.

ALEX WER (HE/HIM)
SENIOR SALES MANAGER

Introducing the award-winning pumpkin artist, The Pumpkin Geek. When Alex isn’t winning awards for his jaw-dropping pumpkin carvings, he’s writing and recording music in his studio. Did we mention that he once got offered a recording contract with Capitol Records in 1993? He’s also managed to master the art of becoming Spider-Man… he’s jumped off his roof many times and never been hurt. In his off time, you can find Alex watching Friends, Modern Family, This is Us or any of Emily Blunt’s projects (he loves everything she does).

DAYNA KENWORTHY (SHE/HER)
MARKETING COORDINATOR

Meet Dayna—FAN EXPO’s Marketing Coordinator and a longtime fandom devotee. Her roster of cosplays is over 40 deep (not counting wigs), and her storage unit could probably qualify for a side quest. She’s a fan of Zelda, WoW, Lord of the Rings, and the idea of having her own line of dog costumes like Dolly Parton. Off the clock, you’ll find her watching Futurama, rewatching Marilyn Monroe movies, or sipping a Canadian IPA at a local Toronto show—with her dog Kirby never too far away.

ALICIA CASTILLO (SHE/HER)
SALES ACCOUNT COORDINATOR

Meet Alicia, a proud member of the Star Wars, Marvel, and DC fandoms. When she’s not helping fans get the most out of their FAN EXPO experience, you’ll find her sewing, crocheting, or working on her organic garden. She has three sons, a passion for Italian food, and has been collecting Star Wars memorabilia since 1992. True to her character, Alicia’s philosophy is simple: say what you mean and mean what you say.

TYLER WENTZ
SPONSORSHIP DIRECTOR

As Sponsorship Director at FAN EXPO, Tyler Wentz brings a calm, personable energy, and a focus on building strong connections. A longtime fan of Warhammer 40K, Star Wars, and Fallout, Tyler’s love for storytelling runs deep—especially when it comes to sharing his fave movie quotes or revisiting the moment he and his wife stood in the same spot Anakin and Padmé were married. He starts his mornings with quiet meditation and ends most days with a Dr. Pepper, always finding time for a bit of fandom, film, or fun in between.

CLAUDIA WIESE (SHE/HER)
EXHIBITOR & SPONSORSHIP RELATIONS MANAGER

Claudia’s earliest adventure into Fandom was waiting in line for the 4th Harry Potter book release at Chapters. Since then, you can catch her watching True Detective (Season 1), Grand Budapest Hotel, or daydreaming about being best friends with Deb Morgan from Dexter. If someone from the Fandom world were going to play Claudia in a movie about her life, it would have to be Jennifer Lawrence. That’s for sure. If you’re the type of person to wear socks & sandals while watching TikTok, it’s generally best to steer clear of Claudia. Just a fair warning. If you like yoga, hiking or veggies & humus however, you and Claudia will get along just fine.

FARRAH MUSTAC
EVENT CONTENT / PROGRAMMING PRODUCER

Farrah’s world is fueled by fandom—DC Comics, anime, SEGA classics, and above all One Piece. Her favorite memory? Cosplaying Zoro during the Times Square takeover as the city lit up in Straw Hat style. When she’s not diving into anime arcs, she’s exploring museums, hunting for hidden food court gems in Queens, or adding another plushie or graphic tee to her ever-growing collection. Just don’t bring up Sonic the Hedgehog unless you’re ready for an all-day chat.