"Having worked side by side with her for five years at the Vancouver Musicians’ Association, I whole heartedly endorse Dusty Kelly for International Executive Board. Dusty is the most union minded officer I have ever met. During her time at the VMA, Dusty worked tirelessly to improve the lives of musicians in British Columbia, and in turn the VMA. She is an experienced negotiator, having negotiated with employers from our local symphonies (achieving the first ever collective agreement with Kamloops Symphony) to large employer groups like AMPTP and Canadian Media Producers Association. You can rest assured that with Dusty on the IEB the AFM will be a stronger organization.”

"Dusty is an excellent choice for the IEB. Her advocacy background and work not only includes musicians, but other human rights initiatives such as at-risk youth, housing for senior performing artists and women’s rights. Her experience with negotiating collective agreements and organizing will be invaluable to all AFM members, current and future. I have served on several committees with Dusty and I know this to be true, first hand. A vote for Dusty is a vote for a solid and effective IEB."

"I first met Dusty Kelly when I was Vice President of the Board of the Vancouver Musicians Association. We had hired her to solve the many problems we had at the time and she did a great job for our local and for our members. Dusty has her feet on the ground, she knows labour issues inside and out and she is an artist who understands performers and the work they do. She is an excellent organizer and is a high-spirited member of our artistic community. I’ve witnessed Dusty at the negotiation table with the CFM/AFM and the Canadian Media Producers Association where she kept a cool head during intense negotiations: always looking to the outcome and finding positive ways to proceed. While I was not at the table in the last set of negotiations, a deal has been struck and I am sure that is in no small part because of Dusty Kelly. While I am sad that Dusty has moved on from the VMA I fully support her effort to be an officer on the IEB where she will do a great job serving all members of the AFM. I highly recommend Dusty for the AFM IEB."

"I am thrilled to have Dusty Kelly as the newest appointee to the executive Directors role in Canada’s most diverse and complex local. Her experience both within and adjacent to the CFM across multiple jurisdictions brings a voice to the table that understands the nuance of how every decision we make affects not only the people at the table but countless other stakeholders and musicians in sometimes mysterious ways. She has been a proven force in getting things done while making room for other perspectives and helping the AFM continue to be relevant, effective and growing into our next 100 years. The IEB needs more voices like Dusty’s with fresh pragmatism, a sharp sense of fairness and new perspectives."