Meet the Team

Melissa joined North York Arts in 2014 and has 15 years working in various roles throughout the public sector. She  holds a BA (hons) in Theatre Studies from York University and a Community Arts Practice Certificate from York University. She also holds a post-degree diploma in Arts Management from Western University.

What does art mean to you?

Exploring our shared humanity 

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Originally from Brazil, Cecilia holds a BFA in film studies. After arriving in Canada in 2014, she received a diploma in arts management and has since volunteered and worked with multiple arts organizations in Toronto. She is thrilled to be at NYA to help to build communities through the arts.

What does art mean to you?

Art creates connections and community!

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Julián is a multifaceted, colourful and vibrant queer Latinx Canadian Arts Manager/Producer with over 19 years of experience managing and delivering arts festivals and cultural events. He has worked across the city leading, coordinating, and producing both small and large-scale projects, developing marketing concepts, and has significant experience managing staff and building strong community relationships across cultural boundaries.

What does art mean to you?

The Big Bang of my life

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Born and raised in North York, Josie is continuously influenced by the distinct local art scenes in the city. Working in design, education, and public and private cultural sectors has deeply informed her interdisciplinary approach to the arts. She holds a BA in Art History and Asian Religion from McGill University, and an MA in History of Art from SOAS, University of London.

What does art mean to you?

Visual vocabularies of our existence.