Selina McCallum Selina McCallum is a hardworking and ambitious social media manager, filmmaker, photographer and videographer who is passionate about digital storytelling, music and social justice. She was born in Toronto and raised by her Tanzanian mother and Jamaican father. She graduated from the University of Windsor in spring 2019 with a double degree in Digital Journalism and Communications Media and Film. She started her photography business, Shot By Selina in 2016, and has worked with brands, models and businesses. In 2018, Selina won a national award for her videography work in her short documentary Marley’s Journey, which was also featured in Windsor Shorts 2019 on CBC GEM. Her film, Prison Bars to Page Lines a part of the Being Black in Canada Program was also nationally broadcasted on CBC and available to watch on CBC GEM. Her most recent documentary, Fitriya: Muslim On and Off The Court, has been selected in film festivals nationally and internationally. Selina has successfully worked on communications and social media management projects for production houses in Toronto and music labels like Warner Music Canada. In her free time, she loves to watch movies, spend time with her family and go for walks.
Maggie Parkhill Maggie Parkhill is a communications and marketing specialist, a former journalist, and an acting school dropout. After earning her Master of Journalism degree from Carleton University, she went on to write, edit, and produce for Canadian news outlets including CTV News before joining the team at the Toronto International Film Festival as the Editor and Senior Coordinator. When she’s not in the office, her cat Rupert is her work-from-home supervisor and reality TV buddy.
Inés Aguileta Inés is an arts administrator who also brings a deep background in project management. She has been involved in the arts community for nearly a decade, but has been passionate about the arts since childhood. After graduating from York University’s Honours Graphic Design program, she relocated to Spain where she earned her Master’s in Cultural Project Management at the Barcelona School of Design and Engineering. Upon her return to Toronto, she undertook the Marketing and PR Manager role at Soundstreams. Since then, she has volunteered at TEDx Boston, TIFF, and The Toronto Maker Festival. Currently at the Toronto Arts Foundation, she coordinates numerous programs for Neighbourhood Arts Network. Inés is an avid globetrotter and lover of culture, beginning with that of her native Mexico. She believes her experiences working and living in many other parts of the world have greatly benefitted her understanding and respect of many different cultures and forms of artistic expression.
Angie Aranda Angie has an extensive background in partnership development, event management and communications, with numerous years of arts administration experience, previously working for Entertainment One Television, Cookie Jar Entertainment and York University. She is an active member of the arts community, particularly through her photography practice. She holds a Double Honours BA from York University with a focus on Film & Video and Communication Studies. Angie is also a member on the advisory board for East End Arts and AVNU.
Sophie Brzozowski Sophie Brzozowski is an arts administrator and fundraising professional. A native Torontonian, she is passionate about community building and contributing to a resilient and thriving arts sector. She joins Toronto Arts Foundation from Luminato Festival, where she served for two years as the Development Officer. At Luminato she managed a successful benefits-oriented donor program, stewarded lasting relationships with major donors and foundations, and spearheaded fundraising initiatives against the organization’s community engagement work. She has previously worked with Small World Music and Suoni Per Il Popolo, a Montreal-based new jazz festival. She brings an enthusiasm for effective campaign development and execution as well as a strong administrative skillset to her work. In her spare time she volunteers with a community drop-in and meal program and and likes to read, run, write, cook, and watch live music.
Zyrelle Endozo Zyrelle (she/they) is passionate about empowering the voices and work of those creating and existing in intersectionality, especially artists that are BIPOC and/or LGBTQ2SIA+. Her background involves project management, community outreach, design, and strategy development through digital marketing and social media. Previous work includes many years in Toronto’s non-profit sector with RISE, Vibe Arts, AGYU, Nuit Blanche, eCampus Ontario, and most recently Toronto Youth Equity Strategy for the City’s annual ResilienTOgether Youth Week events. She has also provided creative mentorship to the Black Student Association of Notre Dame High School as a proud alumna. Zyrelle is an Honours Graduate of the George Brown College Business Marketing program, as well as an active spoken word artist and painter seeking to amplify her own journey of navigating identity, culture, and healing. She remains inspired by the evolution of artistic expression, storytelling, and the very human way we all seek to deeply connect to one another.
Courtney Fiddis Courtney Fiddis brings 7 years of experience in the development field, with a rich history of driving successful fundraising campaigns and initiatives. As the former Director of Development at Tarragon Theatre, Courtney led the charge in spearheading giving campaigns, events, donor cultivation and stewardship. Prior to her Development role at Tarragon Theatre, Courtney worked as a Manager of Patron Services at Tarragon and at the Highland Arts Theatre in Sydney, NS. She is a volunteer on Bad Hats Theatre’s fundraising committee. With a background in music theatre performance, Courtney has a passion for supporting the arts community and a commitment to driving positive change. She is eager to leverage her expertise and experiences to make a meaningful impact at Toronto Arts Foundation.
Norma Garcia Norma Garcia has over ten years of experience working in the arts and media industry. She has worked in the areas of grants, communications, and program management & development. An independent filmmaker, Norma is passionate about storytelling and is an avid supporter of equity and diversity in the workforce, particularly as it relates to supporting creative youth. Norma’s previous work experience includes working for The National Film Board of Canada, Toronto Arts Council, Bell Media and Documentary Organization of Canada. In addition to her work as a panel member of the Community Arts Award, she has also participated as a jury member for the SIMA Social Impact Media Awards.
Armen Karapetyan Armen has extensive working experience with numerous non-profit organizations, predominantly in administration and finance. Prior to moving to Toronto, Armen lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he held a position at the Barthelmes Conservatory of Music, an experience he recalls with a sense of accomplishment and pride. Immediately upon his arrival in Toronto, Armen immersed himself into the city’s art scene by volunteering with local arts organizations, including the Toronto Summer Music Festival, The Greater Toronto Philharmonic Orchestra, Canada’s National Ballet School and b Current Performing Arts, where he assisted with administrative, marketing and accounting duties. Armen holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and currently serves on the Board of Directors with Sinfonia Toronto.
Alexandra Loewen Alexandra has been interested in the arts from a very young age. She has been involved in instrumental and choral music as well as the visual arts. Her past work experience includes event planning, administration and project management and coordination. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Film Studies from Brock University, a graduate certificate in Arts Administration and Cultural Management from Humber College and a certificate in Non-Profit Leadership for Impact from University of Toronto.