We are seeking new Board Members

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Cultural Pluralism in the Arts Movement Ontario (CPAMO) is seeking new Board Members!

CPAMO is a movement of Indigenous and racialized artists working to advance equity, access, and pluralism in the arts across Ontario. 

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about the arts, community engagement, and equity-based work, and who are interested in contributing their skills, experience and perspectives to support our mission. This volunteer role is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the arts community and build/share professional skills. While our call is open to all, we encourage interest from the IBPOC community.  

We welcome a variety of skill sets, including but not limited to human resources, strategic planning, governance, communications, financial management, fundraising and grant development, legal knowledge, technology, and administration. Board members are expected to attend 4–5 meetings via Zoom per year and dedicate a few hours each month to committee work.

Want to support equity in the arts and work with other dynamic individuals?  If you are interested in joining the Board, please send your resume and a short paragraph about yourself and your interest in the role to Erin Jones, Co-Director and Curator of Transformational Change, at education@cpamo.org

Welcoming Alana De Florimonte, Chair of the Board

Dear friends and colleagues,

We are pleased to welcome Alana De Florimonte as the new Chair of CPAMO’s Board of Directors.

Alana brings a dynamic blend of executive-level administrative expertise, community engagement, and a deep-rooted commitment to equity and cultural pluralism. With over a decade of experience across finance, real estate, and the arts, she consistently centers people-first approaches and fosters inclusive collaboration in every space she enters.

In her current role as Senior Administrative Assistant at IG Wealth Management, Alana also leads programming for the Black Business Resource Group, curating events that elevate Black artists, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. She is both a strategic organizer and a natural storyteller and advocate, with a strong ability to build partnerships and meaningfully engage diverse audiences.

Alana’s lived experience as a Black Caribbean woman, combined with her operational expertise and natural ability to bring people together, makes her uniquely suited for this leadership role. Her work—ranging from coordinating Grant Thornton’s inaugural Toronto Caribbean Carnival social, to facilitating conversations on anti-Black racism, and organizing panels for Black History Month and Emancipation Day—reflects a deep and ongoing commitment to building inclusive communities.

Her values strongly align with CPAMO’s vision, and we are excited for the insight, continuity, and care she brings to this next chapter of our leadership. We are confident that Alana will not only support our mission, but help amplify it with integrity and a unwavering commitment to cultural equity.

Please join us in warmly welcoming Alana to the Board.

Board of Directors.


Meet Alana De Florimonte

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Alana De Florimonte is an accomplished administrative leader and equity advocate with over a decade of experience across finance, professional services, real estate, and the arts. She currently serves as a Senior Administrative Assistant at IG Wealth Management, where she also leads community engagement for the company’s Black Business Resource Group. In this role, Alana curates culturally resonant programs and fosters partnerships with Black artists, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to advance equity and representation across the organization.

Her career journey reflects a deep commitment to cultural pluralism, with past roles at KPMG and Grant Thornton LLP, where she not only supported executive leadership but also took initiative to create inclusive spaces—most notably organizing Grant Thornton’s first-ever Toronto Caribbean Carnival social. A natural connector and storyteller, Alana has organized internal panels, facilitated dialogue on anti-Black racism, and led programming for events such as Black History Month and Emancipation Day.

Alana’s contributions extend beyond the workplace. She has served on charity event committees such as Bay Street Hoops, co-founded Grant Thornton’s first women’s basketball team, and continues to support grassroots arts and cultural initiatives across Ontario. As a proud Black Caribbean woman, she brings lived experience, strategic insight, and heartfelt dedication to her work in advocacy and the arts.

Alana is passionate about building inclusive communities where diverse voices are heard, celebrated, and empowered—and she is committed to advancing this mission through leadership, storytelling, and meaningful collaboration.