Schools Program Producer

Jade Backhouse-Walker

Jade is passionate about creativity and arts-led practice as an essential foundation for self-expression.

Marketing & Engagement Manager

Nishika De Silva

Nishika is a marketing professional with an academic background in marketing, psychology and human rights.

Indigenous Cultural Program Manager

Naomi Oakley

Naomi (Gamilaroi) is a musician and specialist in Indigenous education, focusing on mentoring, scholarships, facilitation, training, and events.

IT Coordinator

Josh Tencic

Josh comes from a background of musical performance and production releasing under the artist name Josh Ten, in addition to their Software Engineering qualification from RMIT.

Facilities Officer

Iryani Amaran

Iryani has a background in Civil Engineering from National University of Singapore.

Venue and Operations Manager

Lily Arnold

Lily is an events & operations manager and singer with a background in social policy.

Venue Services Coordinator & Associate Producer

Claudia Spelman

As a recent migrant and Footscray resident, Claudia is principally interested in maintaining culturally safe spaces open and safe for all to enjoy.

General Manager

Allie Stapleton

Allie Stapleton is an arts administrator with over 15 years experience in the arts and culture industries in Australia and the UK.

Marketing Campaign Coordinator

Jeevika Rajagopal

Jeevika is a multimedia & communications specialist and video/projection artist who uses digital storytelling to explore identity and belonging.

Production Manager (Artistic)

Reuben Cummings

Reuben Cumming is an artist, technician and production manager living and working on Wurundjeri Country.

Finance & Payroll Manager

Jason Tran

Jason is a certified Chartered Accountant (CAANZ) with a background in professional practice.

Producer, Theatre & Live Performance

Aamer Ahmed

Aamer is a multidisciplinary artist, producer, curator and Dj.

Schools Program Producer (on parental leave)

Alice Freeman

Alice has a background in Education Studies from Flinders University in Adelaide and a Master of Art Curatorship from the University of Melbourne.

Production Manager (Activation)

Neil Cabatingan

Neil is a musician, sound engineer and teacher.

Artistic Program Manager

Asha Bee Abraham

Asha (she/her) brings her experience as an artist, independent producer and her background in human ecology into the role of Artistic Program Manager at Footscray Community Arts.

Producer, Exhibitions

Lucy Buxton

Lucy is a producer, curator and artist.

CEO Artistic Director

Daniel Santangeli

Daniel Santangeli is a social impact and creative industries leader.

Senior Producer

Bernadette Fitzgerald

With an extensive background in community theatre, contemporary dance, education and arts management, Bernadette has worked both as a performer in and administrator of community-based art projects.