By day, Crystel Figaro is the Head of Marketing at The Rumie Initiative. Both in Crystel’s secular role, and as the Director of Marketing on the Board of CYDT, her responsibility it to drive demand to exponentially expand the reach and client base of both organizations.

Prior to joining Rumie, the majority of Crystel’s career has been in marketing for technology companies; she also has experience in the education and travel and tourism industries.

As a mother of two, Crystel brings a personal passion to help CYDT succeed in its mandate to help support local youth.

Kirk Campbell was elected to the Board of Directors in September of 2017.

Kirk has been an active community volunteer with organizations that focus on children, education, healthcare and the arts. He has participated on various boards and is always eager to lend his skills and expertise to further the objectives and mission of the organization he supports.

Kirk is the Director of Finance at Oxford medical imaging, a cutting-edge medical imaging company committed to clinical excellence by providing compassionate care and quality-driven customer service. Prior to Joining Oxford, he worked at Bell Canada for over 10 yrs. in various senior financial leadership roles.

Kirk is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and holds a bachelor of honors degree at the Laurentian University.

Once a CYDT student herself, Nakia’s journey with CYDT began at the tender age of ten when a young instructor by the name of Andrea Doulas walked into her school and introduced her to a whole new world of dance. Nakia graduated from CDT/CYDT 1999 and moved on to become a member of Caribbean Star from 2000 to 2005.

While working as an Administrative Assistant/Coordinator by day, Nakia brings her primary skills into the role of Director of Events to an organization that is dear to her heart.

“It is extremely gratifying to be a founding student and now one of the Directors of a small dance company that has evolved into the organization we have today.”

Sabela Cole is the Parent Chair, Secretary and a Board Member at The Children and Youth Dance Theatre of Toronto (CYDT). She works directly with the Board Members, Staff, Parents and members of the community to help grow CYDT’s brand.

Sabela’s daughter is a member of the dance team and knows that when children find their true talent it helps build their self-esteem, confidence, humility and team-work; skills that will prepare them for all life’s challenges. Sabela finds her work at CYDT fulfilling as she has a talented and dedicated team of parents who support CYDT and its students.

Sabela has a professional background in Nursing, she also holds a Legal Assistant diploma, and a certificate in Crisis Intervention.