About me
Christine Leppard, PhD, is the Manager, Exhibits and Experience, Sam Centre for the Calgary Stampede Foundation. Sam Centre opened in May 2024 as a new destination that immerses and involves the community in Calgary’s Stampede story. In her role, Dr. Leppard is responsible for developing and implementing a participatory visitor experience that includes engaging and accessible programming and exhibits. Previously, she spent 7 years as the Stampede Historical Specialist, spearheading the Stampede’s public history community engagement and managing the Stampede Collection & Archives. Dr. Leppard earned a PhD in Canadian and military history from the University of Calgary in 2014 and is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in that department, providing hands-on public history opportunities to undergraduate students. She is also the Chair of the Board of Directors of Heritage Calgary. Dr. Leppard is a passionate believer that engaging historical storytelling makes our community stronger.
