Tianna Henry

Tianna Henry is a dedicated professional with a proven track record in content creation, strategic communications, and nonprofit development. Holding an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto, she excels at amplifying diverse perspectives and driving audience engagement. As Writer and Content Strategist for Corporate Counsel Women of Color Entrepreneurs, she spearheads publication strategy and facilitates career advancement. Her experience as Director of Development and Communications at Acorn Canada showcases her ability to manage fundraising initiatives and create compelling content. At Friday Things Magazine, she significantly increased audience engagement through insightful research and engaging social media content. Tianna’s skills and experience make her a valuable asset in any communications-focused role.

Ziyi Liu

Ziyi Liu is a highly accomplished and driven leader with extensive experience in nonprofit management, research, and community engagement. She holds an Honours BSc from the University of Toronto and has founded and led several impactful organizations, including Jiagu Global Cultural Heritage Development Network and Canada Educational Youth Opportunities Inc. Her expertise spans areas such as project management, fundraising, volunteer coordination, and compliance, demonstrated through roles at the Evergreen Centre for Street-Involved Youth and the G20 Research Group. Ziyi’s strong leadership skills and commitment to social impact make her an ideal candidate for a board director position.

Dane Swan

Bermuda-born, Jamaican heritage writer Dane Swan is the author of 5 books, including 2 books of short fiction and 3 books of poetry. His poetry collections include: The Trillium Book Prize for Poetry nominated, A Mingus Lullaby, and the ReLit Poetry Prize nominated, Love and Other Failed Religions. Dane is also the editor of the anthology Changing the Face of Canadian Literature, which was featured on CBC Books’ 2020 Best Canadian Books list.

Two of Dane’s poems are featured in composer Paul Frehner’s Sometimes the Devil Plays Fate, which premiered at the Lincoln Center in NY and Toronto’s Temerty Theatre in 2022. Sometimes the Devil Plays Fate is the title track of Frehner’s album with the Hamilton Philharmonic, released in 2023.

Lisa Karen Cox

Lisa Karen Cox is a highly accomplished theatre director and dramaturg with extensive experience in diverse theatrical settings. Her credits span numerous productions, including work with prominent companies like Soulpepper, Tarragon Theatre, and Stratford Festival. She’s directed and served as dramaturg for a wide range of plays and staged readings, demonstrating versatility and expertise across different styles and forms. Lisa’s training encompasses intensive study with renowned institutions and masters, including SITI Company and Jacques Lecoq. Her commitment to social justice and inclusive practices is evident in her work and training choices, reflecting a dedication to fostering diverse theatrical voices. She possesses a comprehensive skill set encompassing direction, intimacy direction, dramaturgy, and movement, making her a significant contributor to the Canadian theatre scene.

Loredana Bruni

Loredana is an education consultant specializing in training that reduces barriers to workforce integration for internationally educated professionals—newcomers with valuable skills and experience—reflecting her commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). With a personal passion for the creative and performing arts, she is thrilled to serve as a Board Member for witl and support its work pushing artistic boundaries, amplifying underrepresented voices, and fostering inclusion within the arts.

Erin Jones

Erin has worked as an actor, theatre board member, publicist, director and playwright in the Greater Toronto Area for the past fifteen years and currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Modern Times Stage Company. Her work includes the productions Lovingly Yours, Olive and Time Limits Dropped on Easter Sunday which were both featured at the Toronto Fringe Festival. Erin has also worked in the finance, government, education and non-for-profit sectors in senior learning and development roles and has developed and facilitated leadership, organizational development and performance management programs which she has delivered globally. Currently she is the co-director of Cultural Pluralism Arts Movement of Ontario (CPAMO).