OUR TEAM
At Art Starts, our team of dedicated staff and board members brings together a rich blend of artistic expertise, community experience, and passion for positive change. Each of us shares a commitment to uplifting our community through the arts and supporting Toronto’s diverse voices.
Jennifer DiMaria
Executive Director
Karina Iskandarsjah
Program & Gallery Manager
Erica Cristobal
Program & Gallery Manager (on mat leave)
LaToya Thompson
Program Outreach Coordinator
Bracy Appeikumoh
Operations Administrator
Chantelle Cruzat-Whervin
Program Coordinator
Nigel Hernandez, CultureShift Program Curator
Victoria Chinedu, Program Assistant
Christian Chisholm, Program Assistant
Maida Hassan, Program Assistant
Celina Soudani, Marketing and Communications Intern Coordinator