Meet Our Industry Liaisons

Bio: "I always strive to give my clients something they can cherish, and I put my heart into every job that I do.

My passion for photography (and life!) will never stop growing!"

Meg is a professional portrait and event photographer - Toronto based, available worldwide. Her photography specialties include Family, Maternity, Newborn, Wedding, Lifestyle, and Branding Photography, as well as Corporate and Special Event Photography. She studied at Humber College for Creative Photography, and Toronto Metropolitan University for Graphic Communications Management. Along with photography and graphic design, she also has a background in commercial and fine art printing.

Bio: Christia is a freelance art director and designer who's fortunate to have won awards for packaging and web design. She has worked in advertising, corporate and fintech with clients including Smirnoff, Google, Red Bull, Clearco and more.

Bio: Jordan Sparks is a Toronto-based Multimedia Artist, Designer, and Educator. Jordan Sparks is a Black-Canadian Multimedia Artist, Designer, and Educator that uses art and digital experiences to explore how media can entertain and inspire social change. Jordan works in various different mediums such as video games, graphics, video, animation, voiceover, and more.

As an Educator, Sparks has taught over 10,000 people in Ontario and around the world through the Royal Ontario Museum, Interactive Ontario, Humber College, and many other institutions. Jordan has been heavily involved in the Ontario Games and Arts Community and helping the educational initiatives of many student groups and non-profits.

In addition to teaching at Humber College, Sparks is also the Director of Technology & Workshop Coordinator at the Hand Eye Society and head of his studio Shining Spark Entertainment.

Bio: Paolo Campisi is a freelance content creator working in Southern Ontario and a Humber College graduate. He wears many hats in his role from director to producer to cinematographer to location sound recordist and even composer. He started out his career doing mainly location sound and post-production sound work for indie films, documentaries, corporate video and virtual reality. From there, he branched out to videography and video editing which now comprises the majority of his work. He loves what he does because every day is a new challenge and a new experience. From filming corporate promos, to interviewing professional athletes, to filming winter skydivers in Northern Ontario, nothing is ever routine.

Bio: Tim Hamilton is a comedy director and writer. His work includes:

• High-end commercials, for which he is represented worldwide and received many awards. He introduced Canadian children to “House Hippos”.
• Television, such as The Second City Project – nominated for five Canadian Screen Awards including best direction, and The Downer Channel, Executive Produced by Steve Martin.
• Short films, including Truth in Advertising - one of the most successful viral videos of all time and which showed as part of the Official Competiton at the Cannes Film Festival.
• Feature Films (Mama’s Boy – [Diane Keaton, Jeff Daniels, Anna Faris, Jon Heder] -Warner Brothers)
• Music videos. Tim started his career directing videos for Barenaked Ladies, Crash Test Dummies, Organized Rhyme (featuring Tom Green), Ron Sexsmith and many others.
Tim has also taught courses on comedy direction and comedy performance through Second City Toronto and other venues and has acted as a mentor officially and unofficially in the past. He loves to pass on his passion for his craft and the industry in general.

Bio: Bebhinn is an interdisciplinary artist, educator, and researcher. She is excited to return as the Industry Liaison for the Arts Administration and Cultural Management program, bringing with her 15+ years of experience in the arts and culture sector. Bebhinn has worked in disciplines as diverse as film and television, performance, puppetry, visual and community arts, design, and public art. Beginning her career as an artist-in-residence at Harbourfront Centre in Toronto, she has had the opportunity to develop innovative public programming within organizations and institutions such as the Design Exchange, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, STEPS Public Art, AGO, Kingston Arts Council, and more. Bebhinn holds a BFA from NSCAD University, an M.Ed. in Adult Education and Community Development from OISE and is currently completing her MA in Cultural Studies and Critical Theory at McMaster University in Hamilton, ON.

Bio: Alexander Henry is an EP and partner at Alfredo. He credits his experience as a two-time Taekwondo Canadian National Champion and Canadian 2012 Olympic qualifier participant for his dedication and persistence in building Alfredo. He founded the company in 2017, and as an entrepreneur at heart, built a network of partners, clients and mentors from the ground up. Through Alfredo, Alex has produced everything from digital ad campaigns to TVCs.
As felt by many others in Film and Advertising, Alexander noticed a great disparity in diversity and inclusion when first introduced to the industry. As someone with a Jamaican and Bajan heritage, Alexander’s mission is to create a more inclusive industry within film and commercial production

Bio: Holly Rowden is an EP and partner at Alfredo. The purchase of her first camcorder quickly turned into a life-long passion and dream to bring unique stories to life through motion pictures. She now has years of experience as an EP and producer. Starting in the low-budget feature realm, she learned how to build something from nothing, and has carried that skillset forward into the better-funded universe of commercial production, producing TVC’s for both national and global brands.

Bio: Carlos Lopez is a Senior Art Director whose journey through the world of advertising and design has spanned over 15 years, taking him across Asia, the Middle East, and North America. This globe-trotting experience has enriched him with profound insights into diverse cultures and lifestyles.

He has worked on a spectrum of cherished brands, including Coca-Cola, Tim Hortons, Hershey’s, Nestlé, Sony, and many more.

Carlos is highly skilled at ideation and design with a clear purpose. It's about crafting solutions that seamlessly align with communication and business strategies, transcending the mere creation of visually pleasing designs.

He aspires to share this invaluable wisdom, mentor aspiring designers, and guide them in harnessing their creative talents and skills to tackle real-world business challenges.

Bio: Holly is a versatile, strategic communicator focused on intentional growth and purposeful brand storytelling. She has worked with clients across a range of sectors. She is the Director of Marketing & Communications at Rosedale International Education, where she develops strategic messaging and integrated marketing-communications programs to elevate the brand in the Canadian and international education community. As part of this work, she oversees MarCom for a global partner school network comprised of 95 international secondary schools across 17 countries—and multiple time zones! She also leads a consultant practice called Like A Muther, where building a brand narrative is critical to each project; her clients are primarily women business owners.

Bio: Victoria Stacey is a passionate arts and culture leader and facilitator in the Toronto-area. Her passion for the arts goes way back to childhood, when she often felt art was inaccessible and difficult to connect with. Now, she is immersed and passionate about finding ways to expand the arts community and make art accessible and enjoyable to all.

With her professional, corporate background in marketing and communications, she has worked in advertising, content creation, events management, and editorial writing. This experience coupled with her dedication to the artisan community has allowed her to reach a wider audience and build significant relationships over the last decade.

Victoria recently transitioned to People & Culture, where she is able to support growth and connection through community building within the advertising industry. She works full-time at Vancouver-based digital advertising agency, We The Collective, where she leads recruiting and onboarding practices.

For the last 7 years, she has been deeply involved in bringing the arts to those in her community. She has facilitated nearly 75 workshops in that time, sharing her passion for the arts and crafting with the Toronto, Ottawa, Burlington, Oshawa, Barrie, and Palm Springs communities. In 2022, she realized an opportunity to start hosting her own intimate markets for those in the community who were new to the market industry and were looking to try something for the first time. This new project aligns with her passion for creating accessible artist communities.

In her spare time, Victoria is planning events for her friends, trying every craft imaginable, and spending time with her two rescue dogs and husband, Rowan.

Bio: Kassandra Aires is a multimedia journalist currently working at Breakfast Television as their Floor Director. Throughout the years, Kassandra has worked in several different positions at CityTV including Live Coordinator, Graphics Operator, Assistant Director, Audience Coordinator and most recently Director for Canada's #1 morning show. For more than six years, Kassandra has contributed to news and entertainment, including award show coverage, movie junkets, and red-carpet interviews.

Bio: Leon is a dynamic and accomplished UX leader, celebrated for his influential roles as a Director of UX Design and Research for industry giants in the IoT, cloud and customer experience space, where he spearheaded the UX practice within innovative teams focused on advanced product development.

Throughout his career, Leon has collaborated on projects and initiatives with some of the world's most prestigious design agencies, including Frog Design, Ueno, Smart Design, Cooper, Applied Works and Portigal Consulting. His design journey has taken him to esteemed companies like Genesys, RIM/BlackBerry, IBM, and Alias|Wavefront (now part of Autodesk), where he left his creative imprint.

In addition to his corporate contributions, Leon has been a dedicated adjunct UX instructor at Humber since 2019, guiding the next generation of UX professionals.

In his spare time, Leon is an avid reader with an insatiable appetite for leadership literature, constantly seeking to enhance his knowledge and skills. His dedication to personal and professional growth is an inspiring source, driving him to be a passionate contributor in his field. Additionally, his deep appreciation for nature draws him outdoors, where he finds solace and inspiration in the natural world. This blend of intellectual curiosity and a connection with the environment forms the foundation of his multifaceted approach to life and work.

Bio: Esha Gandhi is a seasoned professional with over 8 years of hands-on experience in the dynamic world of design. Her journey in the design field has taken her through a diverse range of industries, allowing her to cultivate a versatile skill set and a deep understanding of creative problem-solving. As an Industry Liaison, her focus is on bridging the gap between design excellence and industry needs, fostering collaborations that drive innovation and elevate standards. She’s deeply committed to connecting the dots between creative vision and practical implementation, ensuring that design plays a pivotal role in achieving strategic goals. She always ready to work together to forge meaningful connections and advance the design landscape!