Board of Directors

Liana is the Executive Director of the Canadian National Office of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (CFM), and, she sits on the Women’s, and the Workers of Colour Caucuses of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC). In these roles, Liana has been serving the interests of professional musicians and labour for well-over 25 years.

In her capacity as CFM Executive Director, Liana is involved in every aspect of the unions operations, some of which includes, lobbying for copyright reforms, negotiating agreements benefitting musicians, and mentoring musicians in all aspects of their career. 

Through her work with the CLC, Liana has served as an advocate of general labour interests for all Canadians for over 10 years, lobbying in support of national pharmacare and affordable childcare; with a concentrated focus on women’s rights on the global scale, having served as Delegate to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women and the Trade Union Confederation of the Americas.  Also, on the heels of the “Me Too” Movement, Liana was involved in the formation of a small committee responsible for spearheading industry-wide discussions on a Code of Conduct recommended for adoption by all who work in the recorded and live music sector. 

Senior Director, Business Development

With more than 20 years' experience in the music industry and international trade, Trisha heads CIMA’s global export service, Music Export Canada, delivering international market and business development initiatives, showcases, and Canada House venue takeovers through strategic partnerships at various conference festivals around the world. Trisha's work has helped to establish the trusted Canada brand at the foremost events across the globe, including SXSW (USA), The Great Escape (UK), Reeperbahn (DE), FIMPRO (MX), and many more. 

To support CIMA members’ business and professional development interests, Trisha develops uniquely targeted custom missions and has led Canadian delegations and their artists to markets in Japan, Chile and Portugal, as well as bringing inbound delegations from Australia, France and Eastern Europe to Canada. Trisha is leveraging her vast experience in developing Canada's largest music export office along with extensive international networks to work closely with Canada's music industry to develop and implement business continuity strategies in our present and shifting landscape.

Ingrid Crozier is a CPA, CA with 10 years of experience with the Canadian entertainment and media industries. She is currently the Senior Director, Finance at the Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency (CMRRA), where she oversees all financial processes, including royalty distributions to music publishers and self-published songwriters. Ingrid has always been passionate about the local music sector and has previously volunteered for events such as the Polaris Music Prize and was a stage manager for Canadian Music Week. During her time at PwC, she helped lead the team of Official Ballot Accountants for The JUNO Awards. In addition, she sits on the task force of Music Publishers Canada’s NXTGEN Committee, aimed at providing junior-level professionals in the industry opportunities to learn, network, and build community. Ingrid holds a Professional Certificate in Artist Management from Berklee College of Music and an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration with Accounting and Co-Operative Options from Wilfrid Laurier University.

Kristy Fletcher is a values driven leader who brings over 20 years of experience in the sports, entertainment and non-profit industries.
After spending her career in sports and entertainment, Kristy was thrilled to take on her role with MusiCounts in 2016. MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity associated with The JUNO Awards, believes music can transform the lives of young people and aims to make music education inclusive, sustainable, and accessible for youth across Canada by providing musical instruments, equipment, and resources. In her role, Kristy develops impactful partnerships with corporate supporters, Canadian artists and individual donors to create innovative programs, raise funds and generate national awareness about the importance of music education for young people.
Prior to joining MusiCounts, Kristy spent 20 years with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. She started her career shaping the Community Relations strategy for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors and was instrumental in forming the Maple Leafs charitable arm, The Leaf Fund, raising millions of dollars to support children’s charities in Ontario.
As Senior Director, Premium Sales & Service, Kristy was responsible for one of the most diverse sports and entertainment ticketing service portfolios in North America, where she implemented an integrated membership experience for over 20,000 customers across four professional sports teams. Kristy and her team were consistently recognized as a league leader
for revenue and renewal rates within the NHL, NBA and MLS.

Prior to joining SOCAN eleven years ago, Catharine has had a long career of leadership in music and radio, including as Executive Director of the Canadian Music Publishers Association (CMPA, now Music Publishers Canada), Executive Director of the Radio Starmaker Fund, and Director of Marketing, Canadian Broadcast Sales. Catharine has also served in a variety of other industry leadership roles, including two terms on the Board of Directors of the International Confederation of Music Publishers, two terms as Co-chair of ICMP’s pop bureau, Co-chair of Canadian Music Week, director with the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, a member of the Cultural Human Resources Council, and as a member of the National Advisory Board of FACTOR. She is currently the Chair of the international Music Repertoire Group, a committee of CISAC, the international body representing creative collective rights management.

Catharine is the co-founder of the Unison Fund, a not for profit organization dedicated to supporting the music industry in times of crisis. As co-founder, she served as a board member, board chair and chair of the Allocations committee for the first ten years of the organisation’s existence. In addition, she has served on boards of community organisations providing services to those in need, and has co-sponsored a number of refugees to Canada.

Jamelia Campbell is a first-generation Canadian, born and raised in Toronto of two Jamaican parents who instilled the love of music in her from an early age. Exposed to everything from Barrington to Vybz, En Vogue to Destiny’s Child and Eurythmics to Spice Girls, she got a crash course in the diversity of sound across various genres, geographic locations and eras. Her love for music furthered as she learned to play clarinet and violin in middle and high school band/orchestra, which led to singing in school and church choirs, followed by singing and dancing in musical theatre and commercial and TV broadcast appearances (MTV Live). However, as she transitioned to post-secondary education, Jamelia chose a career path behind the scenes in the entertainment industry.

She attended Humber College, transferred to York University where she graduated with Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, and then to Seneca@York where she culminated her education with a post-graduate certification in Corporate Communications. The program allowed Jamelia to marry her love of music with her studies via an internship opportunity at Sony Music Canada, in the Media Relations department, and before the internship finished, Jamelia was hired full time in December 2015, becoming the label’s first Black publicist. She worked her way up the ladder from Coordinator, to Manager, Media Relations working with a large roster of domestic and international artists, including Khalid, Rick Ross, H.E.R, and Diamond certified DJs Loud Luxury. In April 2021, she pivoted from Publicity and joined, The Orchard, the industry's leading independent music distributor and label services company, as a Manager, Account Management & Marketing. She worked at the Orchard for one year and now serves as a full time publicist for the non-profit organization fighting for the retention and development of Black professionals in the Canadian music industry, ADVANCE, Canada’s Black Music Business Collective.

Director, Membership & Industry Relations 

Maddy works in music advocacy with a special interest in economic and industry development. She has helped to power the Canadian Live Music Association through one of the industry's most trying periods, seeing successes such as the first-ever live music funding in the Federal Budget, industry relief programming like Kinaxis InConcert, and the nationally renowned #ForTheLoveOfLIVE campaign. She previously worked with the City of Toronto's Music Office, a unit of Film & Entertainment Industries, Economic Development and Culture, which nurtures the city’s music community through policy, recommendations, and advocacy.

Nicole Auger is Métis, with ancestral ties to the Haudenosaunee and Nisga’a nations, and she also has French settler ancestry. Her family has lived on Vancouver Island (on Northern Turtle Island, so-called “Canada”) for six generations as grateful visitors on unceded lək̓ʷəŋən Territory and she has been proud to live and work in Toronto for the past five years as a musician, educator, and consultant. Nicole is the Manager of Programming and Community Engagement at the International Indigenous Music Summit (IIMS), and has also been supporting the development of the National Indigenous Music Office on northern Turtle Island. Prior to joining the IIMS family, Nicole worked as Project Manager for the Canadian Live Music Association’s recently-launched national study, “Closing the Gap: Impact and Representation of Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour Live Music Workers in Canada.” She currently sits on the Music Canada Advisory Council and is a member of the Board of Directors for Cultural Pluralism in the Arts Movement Ontario (CPAMO) and the Tranzac Club in Toronto. Nicole holds a Master of Arts in Music and an MBA with a specialization in arts, media, and entertainment management.

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Noreen Hamid is a Publicity Director, Creative Producer, and Consultant with over 10 years of experience leading publicity campaigns for music artists, labels, international music award shows, TV series, films, and high-profile events. She also produces television series, music and entertainment news, and special events -- from award shows and red carpets, to album release showcases and art exhibits, and everything in between. 

After dedicated years with MuchMusic, MTV, E!, the Toronto International Film Festival, eTalk, and much more, Noreen started her own boutique company, utilizing her passion and combined experiences in Production, PR, and Strategy, and prioritizing work with artists from marginalized communities. 

An expert in hip hop, R&B, Afrobeats, and Pop music publicity, she works with several artists, labels, and projects internationally, including Megan Thee Stallion, Young Thug, Mary J. Blige, Gunna, Charlotte Cardin, TOBi, Ralph, Ruby Waters, IDMAN, RCA Records, Arista Records, 300 Entertainment, Fool’s Gold, the Oscar-nominated documentary The Cave, and as a consultant on several upcoming series and artists in development. Currently, Noreen's work touches Canada, the US, the UK, France, Ghana, Nigeria, India, parts of the Middle East, and beyond.

Rhodora Meliton-Vanderpool has been a dedicated Educator for over 25 years in the heart of Rexdale, in Toronto. Her love for music has been an integral part of her teaching career. Being a Member of the Board of Directors for Women In Music Canada is important to her because she sees the value in opening doors for women. More importantly, “holding the door open” for the next generation. Rhodora is a lifelong learner and appreciates the mentorship journey where mentees become mentors. She is often quoted as saying, "Your parents are your first teachers." She is a mother of two and values Family First.

Graduating on the Dean’s List from Western University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Sociology, she focused her degree on Multicultural Studies, Indigenous Studies, Public Administration and Women’s Studies. With a Bachelor of Education, also from Western University she has placed a strong emphasis on Culturally Responsive and Relevant Pedagogy, advocating and highlighting the differences between equity and equality. Her commitment to Education, the Arts and Athletics extended beyond the classroom during the pandemic. She created a TV show only for her students and their families called, “Learning with Mrs. Vanderschool.” A show that provided all students with access to her teaching, reading, singing and learning, with a special focus on wellness. Rhodora’s work was later recognized by The National Film Board of Canada where she was a panellist on their Education and Media Advisory Board.  

She has been appointed to leadership positions and advocacy opportunities in authentic, DEI collaborative spaces. As a past committee member for Educational Aid, she supported Educators throughout Canada and the world in programs that focused on Truth and Reconciliation. They also extended educational opportunities for girls and championed marginalized communities. She had been the 3rd VP of the E/YSU as well as a Councilor, she has also been an AGM Representative for TECT and an OECTA Representative over the last ten years.

Rhodora has presented to over 30,000 students, parents and educators in learning workshops. The Juno Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Wes “Maestro” Williams is her Co-Author and Co-Publisher of their children’s book, “Stick to Your Vision: Young Maestro Goes to School”. This book inspired three consecutive Juno nominations for Children’s Album of the Year for Young Maestro. Her second children’s book, “Ajay’s Dreams”, is Co-Written and Co-Published with Juno Nominated and Warner Music Canada's A&R Director, DJ Charlie B.

Rhodora is currently an Ambassador/Champion for The Faculty of Education at Western University and was nominated for The Alumni of the Year Award in 2024. In 2025 she was nominated for the PM’s Teaching Excellence Award.

Rhodora brings all this experience to her role as Vice President of Artist Management at New Level Artist Development Inc. The company’s Director and Founder is INFINITE, three time Juno Award Winner and the voice of Streetfighter.  As an Artist Manager, Rhodora champions Artists and supports their efforts in reaching their full potential. She recognizes the importance of helping Artists build a strong foundation through Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence.

Samantha (she/her) was born and raised in Toronto, and has deep roots in arts and culture. After attending an arts based high school, it solidified that she wanted to immerse herself with her love of music, by spending all her time with creatives, and going to live events. She attended Toronto Metropolitan University (previously Ryerson) and graduated with an emphasis on Graphic Communications Management & Marketing. It was during that time she first entered the music industry while completing an internship at a record label. Now with over a decade of experience in music marketing, she is currently working at BMG as Director, Marketing, Recorded Music Canada. Her previous experience includes Artist Marketing at both Sony Music Canada & Universal Music Canada. She has defined creative strategy, successfully executed marketing plans, and contributed to breaking artists in the market. She prides herself in being a mentor for people within the industry and also by pushing boundaries to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Sara Martin (She/They) is a live sound engineer, music journalist, musician, and arts worker based in Kjipuktuk. She works both as a freelance technician and as a FOH engineer at The Seahorse Tavern and Marquee Ballroom. 

In 2022, they worked with Music Nova Scotia as Festival Production Coordinator for NSMW, and currently sit on the programming committee for Everyseeker. Their writing can be found in: Exclaim!, New Feeling, The Coast, The Signal, Strange Grooves, and The East (defunct.) 

Sara is trans/non-binary and is concerned with furthering trans and queer equity within the music industry.

Savannah’s experiences in the music industry have seen her on both sides of the curtain. Her journey has included a degree in music, followed by years of performing and touring in various projects, and continued at Music BC where she was the project manager for artist development initiatives including the PEAK Performance Project and numerous export trade missions. Along with co-founder Meagan Davidson, Savannah launched Tiny Kingdom  in 2017 as an artist management and services company, representing clients including Skye Wallace, Haley Blais, Frankiie, and Jasper Sloan Yip. Their expansion into a label in 2020 saw Tiny Kingdom added to a very short list of female-owned labels in Canada, and their passion for supporting other women and gender minorities lead them to spearhead the Women In Music - BC chapter. 

Samantha has been working in the music industry for over two decades within the live sector throughout North America and the UK. Most recently working on the JUNO Awards, Sam previously worked for The Mean Fiddler (Reading & Leeds Music Festivals), AEG Live (Coachella, Stagecoach, and Virgin Music Festival) Live Nation (Dreams Festival) as well as Republic Live (WayHome and Boots & Hearts Music Festivals).  

She is also the Founder of Women in Music Canada, a non-profit organization aimed at fostering gender diversity and equality throughout the Canadian music sector. In addition, prior to these roles Sam spent several years as a manager at Nettwerk Management’s UK office, working for major-label multi-platinum artists including Dido.

Sam holds numerous post-secondary qualifications, including a UK Graduate Diploma in Law, a Hon BA in Political Science from York University, as well as graduating from UCLA’s Music Business program, and most recently completing the Greener Festival Assessor Training from Falmouth University in the UK.

In addition, she regularly guest lectures at colleges and universities, serves on several boards, committees, and adjudication groups, as well as being a regular speaker at industry events including SXSW, Liverpool Sound City, and CMW. She’s received multiple nominations for RBC Woman of Influence award and is currently part of a handful of participants featured in the Canadian-Europe music industry gender initiative Keychange.