Staff
Tim Whalley, Executive Director
ed@scarborougharts.com
Tim holds a Masters in Museum Studies from the University of Toronto and has worked for museums, galleries and not-for-profit organizations across Canada. He has worked in a programming capacity at Colborne Lodge and Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum & Arts Centre and his independent curatorial and art projects have been featured at the Toronto Free Gallery, the Drake Hotel, the Market Gallery and Pages Art Window.
Benedict Lopes, Program Coordinator
programs@scarborougharts.com
Benedict comes to the Scarborough Arts Council with a broad and thorough understanding of the arts environment. Holding a degree in Fine Art from McMaster University, his direct employment experience spans the museum, academic, studio, commercial gallery and not-for-profit spheres. Through his work he has demonstrated an unwavering focus, while cultivating an acute attention to detail and technical knowledge. Creativity, organizational discipline and clear communication have propelled Benedict to the understanding that his greatest strength is undoubtedly as a facilitator of the arts in Canada.
Susan Dimitrakopoulos, Office/Membership Coordinator
office@scarborougharts.com
Susan Dimitrakopoulos has been an office administrator for many years, in corporate and non-profit sectors, including Legal Aid Ontario. Susan has also been a legal secretary in the private bar and also operated her own independent secretarial service. She is an avid photographer with her company, SpudSnaps Photography and exhibits and sells her work locally and online.
Bridgette Estrela, Scarborough C.A.R.E.S. Program Coordinator
cares@scarborougharts.com
Bridgette joins Scarborough Arts Council as program coordinator for the Scarborough C.A.R.E.S program. A recent grad from York University; Bridgette received her Bachelor of Fine Arts, Hon’s. with a specialization in technical theatre production. Bridgette comes to us with extensive experience in program planning for youth and often draws on her art/ theatre experience in her programs as she feels that art is a wonderful outlet for children to be expressive. A Scarborough native, she is thrilled to be working on this new initiative.
Cian Knights, Creative Mosaics Program Coordinator
cian@scarborougharts.com
A native Montrealer, Cian comes to the Scarborough Arts Council as program coordinator for the new collaborative arts project Creative Mosaics. She holds a Masters in Business Administration in Community Economic Development from Cape Breton University and has worked in the non-profit sector in Canada and internationally with culturally diverse communities. Cian comes to us with her passion for social and economic justice and extensive experience in research and program development.
Cindy Rozeboom, Communications Coordinator
news@scarborougharts.com
Cindy has worked in the arts (theatre, community arts, television & film) for 18 years. During this time she has worked as a fundraiser, artist, administrator and communications specialist, in environments ranging from one-person projects to organizations with annual budgets of $5 million and in the cities of Toronto, New York City, Windsor and Edmonton. Cindy holds a MA degree in Communications (University of Windsor), diplomas in Radio & TV Arts and Digital Media Design and is a Certified Fundraising Executive.