Artbound is about active philanthropy. We ask the world not only to be the audience for students and young aspiring artists, but also to take action and be part of the change that will help break the cycle of poverty.

The artbound team is made of a passionate group of people from various industries who believe in creating a positive change and opportunities in the lives of children.

Artbound Co-Founders
Jason Dehni Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy, Manulife Financial

Amanda Alvaro Managing Director, Narrative Advocacy Media

Katie Telford Senior Consultant, Strategy Corp

Executive Director
Dana Shalit Founder, Tolie Productions

Communications Director
Sara Graham Editor, thetravelpresse.com

Artbound Honorary Chair
Seamus O’Regan Correspondent, CTV National News

Artbound Ambassador & The pARTy Co-Chair
Melissa Grelo Co-Host, CP24 Breakfast & The Social

The pARTy Producer & Co-Chair
Steve Doss Founder, Training Car Consulting

Sponsorship Director & The pARTy Co-Chair
Daniel Abichandani Manager, Deloitte

The pARTy Co-Chair
Allison Sandmeyer-Graves Free The Children

Planning & Sponsorship Committee
Adriana Romano, AJ Sovani, Andrew Rains, Charlene Lo, Dawn Pear, Deanne Moser, Erin Scheel, Emily Hanft, Heather AJ Sovani, Allison Brough, Andrew Rains, Candice Sinclair, Charise Garcia, Charlene Lo, Christie Groom, Christina Bozzo, Deanne Moser, Erin Scheel, Emily Hanft, Gillian Zulauf, Heather Gillesby, Jacklyn McCann, Jennifer Gleed, Jillian Vanstone, JJ Thompson, Joanna Cheng, Joanna Foster, Jonathan Naymark, Julia MacPherson, Kaija Corlazzoli, Kellie Smith, Lindsay Maskell, Lindsay Mattick, Lindsey Coulter, Lisa Faktor, Marcello Cabezas, Mark Russell, Mary Zondanos, Melanie Groom, MJ Shaw, Monique Lahey, Muriel Alexander, Nancy Bragnolo, Nicola Smith, Nicole Schaeffer, Reagan Zuzarte , Rich Misener, Sarah Chesworth, Shay Lowe, Shayna Haddon, Shelly Wilson, Simone Osborne, Spardha Townend, Vicky Vyas, Yarina Tarasenko, Zark Fatah