Board of Directors
Passion for the arts, diverse skills and deep roots in our community
Dr. Christine Griffith
Co-Chair
A lifelong and passionate supporter of the arts, Christine moved to her adopted home of Hamilton in 2021, after a career in senior leadership roles in health care and postsecondary education in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Ontario. Since becoming a Hamiltonian, she has been giving her time and talents to various volunteer causes, such as the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Art Gallery of Hamilton. She is enormously delighted to join the Arts For All community, and in particular, to be able to serve on its Board of Directors.
Patrice Valeriano
Co-Chair
Retiring in 2022 from the Bench of the Ontario Court of
Justice following a career in law spanning over 30 years,
Patrice possesses deep skills and knowledge of Board
governance, analysis and strategic development.
Having been a founding member of this Board in 1999,
Patrice has truly come full circle by returning to serve
Arts For All once again. Born and raised in “The
Hammer” and known as a community activist and
consensus-builder, Patrice looks forward to working with
the Artistic Director and fellow directors to bring
education in arts to our most vulnerable children and
youth.
Katie Stiel
Secretary
Marin Hudson
Director
Marin is Co-Owner and Creative Director of Kitestring, a local design agency serving community-based businesses in Hamilton and the surrounding area. With a background in linguistics and working with vulnerable populations, she finds energy and ease in getting to know people and listening to their stories. Born in Guelph, Marin is now a proud Hamiltonian, AFA board member and volunteer with Community Fridges HamOnt. As a member of the AFA board, Marin hopes to further engage with the arts and strengthen our community through increased arts access and programming.
Patricio Munoz
Director
Patricio Munoz is a post-production specialist and certified drone operator who joined the AFA board in August 2021. His education is in film and television graduating with honours in 2005, from the Broadcasting Television program at Seneca. Patricio has since worked professionally as a producer and editor for several broadcast outlets in Ontario. Patricio has recently worked with several major motion picture studios including Twentieth Century, Universal Studios, Paramount, and Warner Brothers to produce marketing material for blockbuster titles released across Canada. Patricio lends his creative experience of nearly two decades to AFA to ensure that programs deliver unique and engaging initiatives that inspire and excite the community.