Executive Director

Alexis (she/they) is responsible for STEPS’ strategic planning, partnership development, and fundraising. Inspired by the city and the people who bring it to life, she has 20+ years experience leading public art, cultural planning, and community building initiatives, for which she has received numerous awards.

Operations Manager

Amanda (she/her) is an abstract artist with 10+ years of experience developing, delivering and managing program operations for charities and a social enterprise across North America. She loves working with people and is passionate about supporting artists and making a positive impact in her community.

Public Art Manager

Collin (he/him) manages the design and implementation of public art and artist capacity building programs. He is a multidisciplinary artist and arts administrator who brings 10+ years of experience to the team. Collin is dedicated to fostering lasting relationships between artists, artworks, and communities.

Communications Manager

Grace (she/her) oversees STEPS’ marketing and communications team to showcase public art impact and community stories across marketing platforms. She is a marketing specialist with industry experiences spanning across higher education and research, small businesses, and arts and culture.

Cultural Planner

Ima (she/her) is an urban wanderer and collector of stories. She leads the development and delivery of STEPS’ community-engaged cultural planning services and supports community consultation across the portfolio. She’s passionate about urban spaces that reflect the histories, cultures, and experiences of local communities.

Public Art Coordinator

Julie (she/he/they) is a passionate member of the Toronto Arts community, aiming to serve this city and its creatives, hosting events, and sharing resources and opportunities. They appreciate the struggle for balance between an artist’s want for dedication to their craft and the need to survive, and is a poet and painter herself.

Public Art Project Associate

Margo (she/her) is pursuing a Master of Arts in Educational Research at the University of Calgary. Her research focuses on contemporary art education for children and youth. She is passionate about making art accessible to all and promoting critical thinking and visual literacy skills development.

Public Art Coordinator

Liza (she/her) is an urban and community planner. She is passionate about placemaking and creating equitable communities with an interest in designing for play. She applies a people-first approach to community planning.