Vel Omazic
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Vel runs the business; leads by example; engages CMI’s Board, partners, sponsors and funders. He puts his heart into developing artists, managers and building CMI.
Jesse Mitchell
Director of CMI Live
Jesse spearheads CMI’s Live Events division, connecting artists across Canada with paid performance opportunities. He also leads curation efforts for CMI’s core professional development programs.
Kate Rogers
Programs Manager
Kate assists in the design and execution of all CMI's core and custom professional development programming. She ensures that all CMI’s programs run smoothly and are providing impactful development opportunities to any artist or manager that comes through our doors.
Kyle Martin
CMI Live Manager
Kyle assists in the planning and execution of all activities connected to CMI’s Live Event division and all other logistical needs of the organization
Taija Grey
Digital Marketing Manager
Taija's role of Digital Marketing Coordinator tasks her with assisting the team in the development and maintenance of our marketing initiatives, social spaces and online communities.
Gianna Antonacci
Programs Manager
As CMI Programs Manager, Gianna contributes to the ongoing development and execution of all core and custom professional development programs. Gianna’s journey with CMI began as a participant in the Artist Manager program.
Hannah Aviv
Marketing Coordinator
Hannah supports the development, tactical execution, and evaluation of marketing strategies in support of CMI, all core and custom professional development programs and our live activations. Hannah most recently interned at Warner Music Canada doing Social Media & Content Marketing. She holds a post-graduate certificate in Music Business from Humber College and a B.A. Media, Information, and Technoculture Studies from Western University
Sara Gomez
CMI Live Coordinator
Sara assists in supporting the execution of all CMI Live programs including Courtyard Concerts, Play The Parks, TD Music at Union Station, and many more. Sara just graduated from the Music Business Administration program at Durham College (2023) and previously ran her own concerts and production company in her native Colombia.