Our People
Talented, hard-working, passionate and hooked on community engaged arts are just some of the ways to describe the people that keep Footscray Community Arts ticking along.
Meet our team.
Images: Some images feature Marks I in background. Marks I by Brook Andrew is a commissioned work for Footscray Community Arts, created with extensive community involvement, 2012.
Producer, Theatre & Live Performance
Aamer Ahmed
Aamer is a multidisciplinary artist, producer, curator and Dj.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CEO Artistic Director
Daniel Santangeli
Daniel Santangeli is a social impact and creative industries leader.
Facilities Officer
Iryani Amaran
Iryani has a background in Civil Engineering from National University of Singapore.
Schools Program Producer
Jade Backhouse-Walker
Jade is passionate about creativity and arts-led practice as an essential foundation for self-expression.
Finance & Payroll Manager
Jason Tran
Jason is a certified Chartered Accountant (CAANZ) with a background in professional practice.
Marketing Campaign Coordinator
Jeevika Rajagopal
Jeevika is a multimedia & communications specialist and video/projection artist who uses digital storytelling to explore identity and belonging.
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.
Venue and Operations Manager
Lily Arnold
Lily is an events & operations manager and singer with a background in social policy.
Indigenous Cultural Program Manager
Naomi Oakley
Naomi (Gamilaroi) is a musician and specialist in Indigenous education, focusing on mentoring, scholarships, facilitation, training, and events.
Marketing & Engagement Manager
Nishika De Silva
Nishika is a marketing professional with an academic background in marketing, psychology and human rights.
Production Manager (Artistic)
Reuben Cummings
Reuben Cumming is an artist, technician and production manager living and working on Wurundjeri Country.
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.