Describe your background and industry experience, and explain how it will help you contribute to the SOCAN Board of Directors?
With over a decade of experience in the music industry, I have built a career deeply rooted in synchronization and licensing, developing a nuanced understanding of the unique complexities within this specialized field. My expertise extends beyond sync, as I have also managed song registrations and gained familiarity with global PROs, ensuring that works are properly represented and royalties accurately collected. Prior to entering the music industry, I worked in film postproduction, which provided me with valuable insight into the technical and creative processes involved in pairing music with picture—an understanding that continues to inform my approach to licensing today.
My music industry career path has taken me from a boutique label and publisher in Toronto, to Red Brick Songs, and now to Secret City Records and Publishing. These experiences have allowed me to work with catalogs, rosters, and teams of varying sizes, cultivating strong relationships with worldwide partners and embedding myself within both Canadian and American music landscapes, as well as international markets. They also enable me to make insightful observations about our industry and its different markets, and to think innovatively about how we can improve systems and procedures to better serve artists and rights holders. I am proud of the many close-knit relationships I have developed and grateful to be regarded as a dependable colleague and trusted industry professional.
Beyond technical expertise, I bring a disposition well-suited to this work. I pride myself on clear communication, diplomacy, and the ability to make collaborators feel valued and comfortable. I am proud to advocate for Canadian artists and their place on the global stage, and I would be honoured to continue that advocacy as a SOCAN board member.
In your opinion, what issues will be most important to SOCAN members over the next three years?
Over the next three years, SOCAN will be navigating a rapidly evolving landscape where several pressing issues demand attention. While AI can certainly be an advantageous tool, its rise in music creation stands out as the most current and fast-growing concern since it’s already reshaping questions of authorship, ownership, and fair compensation. As AI-generated works flood streaming platforms, SOCAN must ensure Canadian creators remain protected and properly compensated.
At the same time, the live music ecosystem continues to face challenges. Touring costs, venue closures, and shifting audience behaviors threaten one of the most vital revenue streams for artists and rights holders. Supporting sustainable live performance opportunities will be key to maintaining a healthy environment for Canadian music.
Global majors and tech platforms continue to pose significant concerns. Their growing influence over distribution, royalties, and licensing frameworks risks sidelining Canadian voices unless SOCAN continues to actively advocates for fair competition and equitable treatment.
Together, these factors highlight the importance of continuous strong advocacy to safeguard Canadian creators and ensure their work thrives in a rapidly changing industry.