Who Runs This Association?

Clifford Myers
Clifford MyersPresident

Clifford Myers is a Canadian Comedian 15 years into the business and the founder of The Other Comedy Company that builds comedy-based personal and professional development programs for corporate teams and community organizations.

In his career, he has been an active advocate for comedians, positive-sum business practices and community-building.

The two things Clifford loves more than anything are comedy and learning. The two things Clifford advocates for the most are comedians and education.

Clifford’s energetic and empathetic approach to the comedy business has made him a unique voice within the Canadian entertainment industry and a valued addition to events, projects and initiatives across Canada.

Read more about Clifford here: cliffordmyers.ca/pages/clifford-myers

Johanne Britton
Johanne Britton1st Vice-President
Johanne has been a promoter, supporter and advocates for comedy for over a decade, including bilingual digital marketing strategy support for individual artists.

With roots in Montreal, QC, she is currently the President of The Mob’s Press, a marketing and promotions company that caters to artists. With her art, comedy, culture and event ticketing platforms, she provides artists the tools they need to maximize online visibility, create new opportunities and expand comedians’ networks.

She is a founding member of The Canadian Association of Stand-up, Sketch and Improv Comedians and continues to work voluntarily for the association.

Amy Cunningham
Amy Cunningham2nd Vice-President

Amy Cunningham is a Toronto-based, plant-based comedian and writer who performs stand-up internationally. Her dark and deadpan comedy has been featured at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Oddblock Comedy Festival, SheDot Festival and others.

She co-wrote and acted in the award-winning series, Off Kilter, which was called “a refreshing surprise” by The New York Times, and is available to stream on the CBC’s digital platform.

Open PositionTreasurer
The Treasurer shall supervise the collection of, and keep on deposit, the funds of the Association. Keep full, correct and clear record of the financial transactions of the Association, supporting all disbursements with proper vouchers.

They will see that the funds of the Association are disbursed as directed by the Board of Directors.

They will prepare a statement and submit it to the Board of Directors for presentation at the Annual General Meeting of the Association for the previous Membership Year, submit to the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting a proposed Operating Budget for the upcoming Membership Year and maintain a register of all Members of the Association.

Open PositionFunding Officer
The Funding Officer shall liaise between the Board of Directors and standing and ad hoc committees, (as defined herein), specifically concerned with fundraising, funding applications for private or public sector grants, sponsorships, and other transactional collaborations involving the Association with external organizations.
Josh Menchions
Josh MenchionsMembership Officer

Josh Menchions, a resilient comedian, hosts Last Minute Comedy and co-runs Aw Jeez Comedy’s open mic, providing platforms for comedians to share their humour.

Additionally, he spearheads Standup NFLD, promoting comedy shows across the island. Josh’s unique comedic style revolves around weaving humour into his experiences of living with a disability, offering audiences an infectious energy and sharp wit that finds laughter in life’s challenges.

Robert Watson
Robert WatsonSecretary
The host and producer of Gay AF Comedy, Robert Watson is a two-time Canadian Comedy Award winner and recipient of the 2025 Inspire Award for Queer Positive Business Of The Year.

Robert has presented hundreds of Queer focused events with Gay AF Comedy and has performed at Just For Laughs (Toronto & Vancouver), Pride Toronto, Departure Festival, Zoofest, Comedy Bar and on tours across Canada and Ontario. With Gay AF Comedy Robert has been featured in CBC Arts, The Toronto Star, CP24, IN Magazine, Edmonton Journal, Winnipeg Free Press, CTV Morning Atlantic, The Social, and many others.

Robert’s 2022 stand up special “Out For Laughs” can be found on OutTV and Amazon Prime. His premier album and #1 debut on the Itunes Comedy chart, 2023’s “Homo Say What?” along with his new EP “Mom Won’t Like This” (released in August 2025) can be heard on SiriusXM or wherever you stream your comedy.