Meet the Team
Behind every workshop, event, drop-in, late-night setup, and creative idea is a team of people who care deeply about making the arts more welcoming, accessible, and fun. We're artists, organizers, problem-solvers, and wearers-of-many-hats!
Our Staff
Bethel Afework
Executive Director
The one with a thousand ideas, a big heart, and a dream for what Alcove can grow into next (also a brilliant spoken-word poet!).
Sayson
Operations Director
The one who keeps all the moving pieces moving and makes the impossible look effortless, always in impeccable style.
Dennis Lee
Development Director
The one who somehow manages grants, funding, and a super cool, successful photo club, all at the same time.
Éva Gustavson
Core Operations Coordinator
The one who makes Alcove Core feel welcoming and probably has a tiny illustrated character ready for any situation.
Char Madayag
Beltline Operations Coordinator
The one who can run an event, transform a space, and likely has a plant or punch needle project somewhere nearby.
Ikay Buenaventura
Programs Coordinator
The one who pieces together the perfect mix of artists, performers, and ideas—just like her collage art.
Isabel Fandiño
Volunteer Coordinator
The one who keeps our volunteer community thriving and always shows up with the coolest hair and the biggest smile.
Tanya Remata
Marketing Coordinator
The one who helps share Alcove's story, is chronically online, and has approximately 47 Canva tabs open at any given time.
Laura Bacic
Partnerships Lead
The one who can build local connections, discover new partners, and probably teach you a dance move after.
Brady Shumlich
Bookkeeper
The one who keeps Alcove organized behind the scenes… and will probably remind you about that missing receipt.
Tobi Sinclair
Audio and Sound Technician
The one who keeps the mics working, the performers happy, the music flowing, and the mustache iconic.
Volunteer Operations
Ashley Villaflores
Digital Communications Assistant
The one who turns “here’s a list of 40 events!” into the colourful calendars and lists you actually want to hang on your fridge.
Chelsia Agaton
Website Design Assistant
The one giving Alcove's website its much-needed glow-up, one webpage at a time.
Germi
Website Assistant
The one updating the Programs Calendar, making sure you know what's happening, when it's happening, and where you need to be.
Every person who walks through Alcove’s doors brings something different: a skill, an idea, a story, or a helping hand.
If you’re looking for a place to share your talents and be part of something meaningful, we’d love for you to stay connected!
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