Elizabeth Sterling Haynes (December 7, 1897 – April 26, 1957) was an Alberta theatre activist.
From their 1917 founding, Sterling was involved with the Victoria College Women's Dramatic Club (VCWDC).
While working with the VCWDC, Sterling was influenced by Roy Mitchell, a leader of the Canadian Little Theatre Movement.
[3] Upon relocating to Edmonton, Sterling Haynes began directing productions with the University of Alberta.
She travelled the province, to school and community groups, coaching them, demonstrating and adjudicating competitions.