Velvet Code, Founder
Velvet Code is an International award-winning Billboard charting genderfluid Electronic Music DJ, producer, songwriter, radio show host and label owner from Toronto, Canada. Firmly established as a producer and songwriter on the electronic and pop music scenes, Velvet’s music is heavily infused by the sounds of the 80, 90s and early 2000s, citing David Morales, Calvin Harris, Elton John, Armand van Helden and David Guetta as his strongest musical influences.
Bonte Minnema, Director
Bonte Minnema has over 15 years of experience in advertising and community relations specializing in digital media, content creation, and legacy media. With artistic, corporate, academic, and charitable clients his diverse experience helps him deliver on each client’s unique goals.
Sam Stratigeas, Director
Sam Stratigeas is a University of Toronto graduate in Commerce, Economics and Marketing and has been working in the technology industry since 1986. He has worked as a product manager for a major software distribution company and used that to catapult himself into the world of web development which he's been at since the 90's.
Barb Snelgrove, Marketing and Communications
Barb Snelgrove is a multi-award-winning PR Specialist, TV/Radio Broadcaster, Writer, Social Media Consultant and Community Advocate based out of Vancouver, B.C. As Owner/Operator of megamouthmedia consulting, a boutique media and branding company, Barb brings 20+ years of public relations and communications experience specializing in the areas of arts and culture, travel, event production and non-profit organizations. Once named by OUTtv as one of “Canada’s Top Ten LGBTQ+ People Making A Difference”, Barb is Co-Producer/Host of QueerFM Van, Canada’s longest running queer radio show, and is a contributor and host on Outlooktv and OUTtv. Barb is an Inductee of the Canadian Queer Hall of Fame and has also been recognized by the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards and City of Vancouver Awards of Excellence, and is a recipient of the TELUS Pride Legacy (Community Hero), Vancouver Pride Society (Community Superstar) and BC Association of Broadcasters (Award of Excellence) Awards, to name but a few of her acknowledgements.
Brandan Dietrich, Mentorship Program Workshop & Education Coordinator
Brandan is a creative professional with experience in digital production, marketing, and advertising, now building expertise in brand management. With a focus on strategy and innovation, he brings fresh energy to every brand he works with.