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
VP CMI
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 Manager 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.
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.
Erica Charles
CMI Programs Coordinator
Supporting the CMI Programs Managers, Erica assists in coordinating all core and custom programming for CMI. A graduate of the Music Industry Arts program at Fanshawe College, Erica is passionate about artist development and outreach in the Canadian music scene. She first connected with CMI during their 2023 London Music Accelerator Program in support of two indie-rock bands she is presently managing under her self-directed initiative, Embolden Arts Management. A vocalist of over twenty years, Erica has an extensive background in music both on and off the stage. She has experience in artist management, grant-writing, community engagement, and digital marketing, and holds a Master’s degree in Drama, Theatre, and Performance Studies from the University of Toronto.
Bianca Pugliese
Marketing Coordinator
Bianca is dedicated to crafting campaigns that amplify CMI’s mission. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for connecting artists with their audiences, she ensures messages spread across digital platforms and beyond. Bianca has previously worked as a Digital Strategist for Subculture Music and Media, as a freelance digital advertiser for Coalition Music, and she has also worked in CMI’s Live department.
Daniella McNeill
Coordinator, CMI Live (Partnerships & Sponsorships)
Daniella supports all CMI Live programs including their development and expansion with an emphasis on sponsorships and partners. Previously, Daniella had been involved with CMI as an event manager, primarily working on the Play the Parks concert series and TD Music Connected Series. Daniella has been involved onsite at events such as The JUNO Awards, Fieldtrip, and Polaris Music Prize. Most recently, she completed an internship as an Agent's Assistant at Independent Artist Group talent agency.