Tim Whalley, Executive Director

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. Email: ed AT scarborougharts.com

Ben Lopes, Program Director

Benedict comes to Scarborough Arts 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. Email: programs AT scarborougharts.com

Cindy Rozeboom, Communications Coordinator

Cindy has worked in the arts (theatre, community arts, television & film) for 20 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. Email: news AT scarborougharts.com

Susan Dimitrakopoulos, Administrative and Services Coordinator

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. Email: office AT scarborougharts.com

Kat Rizza, Program & Outreach Coodinator, Scarborough Cares

Kat oversees the Scarborough CARES digital media after school program. She has a background in philosophy, photojournalism and is our resident digital expert. Kat loves working with youth and is always looking for new methods of teaching them about photography, and multimedia techniques. She is passionate about photography, travel, good design & big ideas. You will never find her without a camera. Email: cares AT scarborougharts.com

Tamla Matthews-Morgan, Kaleidoscope Program Coordinator

Tamla is a professional dance artist, and Artistic Director who has had a lifelong relationship with Scarborough’s artscape. Her career highlights include representing Canada at the Chinese New Year Festivities in Hong Kong, being a regular guest instructor at York University’s additional qualification dance courses and speaking at the 2011 IABD conference in Los Angeles. In addition to dancing, teaching and making people sweaty, Tamla is passionate about education. She holds a Hons B.Sc with a minor in Environmental and Health Sciences and a Bachelor of Education with an additional qualification in Dance. Tamla believes in the value, power and necessity of the cultural performing arts and insists that art is critical in creating, inspiring and sustaining healthy communities.Email: tamla AT scarborougharts.com