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.
Schools Program Producer
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.
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 brings her experience as an artist, independent producer and her background in human ecology into her role of managing Footscray Community Arts’ artist development programs and arts advocacy initiatives.
Executive Director and Co-CEO
Bec Cole
Bec is Executive Director and Co-CEO of Footscray Community Arts and is a champion of creating access to contemporary art and performance for everyone.
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
Claudia Spelman
Claudia has extensive experience of live events management and curation internationally and has joined Footscray Community Arts to make each event more memorable than the last.
Artistic Director & Co-CEO
Daniel Santangeli
Daniel Santangeli is Artistic Director and Co-CEO of Footscray Community Arts.
Facilities Officer
Iryani Amaran
Iryani has a background in Civil Engineering from National University of Singapore.
Marketing Campaign Coordinator
Jeevika Rajagopal
Jeevika is a multimedia & communications specialist and video/projection artist who uses digital storytelling to explore identity and belonging.
Finance & Payroll Manager
Jason Tran
Jason is a certified Chartered Accountant (CAANZ) with a background in professional practice.
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.
FOH Coordinator
Jennifer Roper
Since graduating from RMIT with a Music Industry degree, Jenn has worked extensively in venues across Melbourne perfecting visitor experience and facilitating events.
Production Coordinator
Kat Carrington
Kat Carrington is a creative producer, arts administrator, and stage manager working primarily in live performance and non-for-profit arts organisations.
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.
Contemporary Music Producer
Paul Gorrie
Paul (Gunai Kurnai & Yorta Yorta) is a DJ, musician, radio broadcaster at RRR, filmmaker, music programmer, music producer and educator.
Production Manager (Artistic)
Reuben Cummings
Reuben Cumming is an artist, technician and production manager living and working on Wurundjeri Country.
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Sara Asgedom
Sara recently graduated from Monash University having completed a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in International Studies and Media and Communications.
Artlife Engagement Coordinator
Sunny Parker
Sunny (they/he) comes from a background predominantly working in the LGBTQIA+ social sector, with experience in youth work, homelessness and housing, and working in disability support work.