Toyin Lafenwa Oladele

Toyin is a motivated and results-focused arts professional, and project manager with over two decades of experience working in the arts, culture, & heritage sector. In various roles as a consultant,  Toyin oversees the development, delivery, and evaluation of a range of programs, projects, and partnerships focused on elevating the cultural landscape and supporting artists and culture workers from all backgrounds.

Toyin is an advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, especially in the arts, and is passionate about mentoring culture workers from diverse countries and professional backgrounds.

Toyin consults for cultural and arts organizations across Canada and the United States of America including the City of Calgary.  She is a member of the Community Working Group on Equity Diversity, Inclusion and Access for Calgary Arts Developments and currently serves on the board of Calgary Young People’s Theatre (CYPT), Contemporary Calgary, Chromatic Theatre and CARFAC Alberta.