Michelle van Beusekom

Michelle van Beusekom is a seasoned cultural sector leader with 25 years of experience in public and private media companies, proficient in traditional and digital platforms.

She excels in communication, initiating new projects, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, inspiring teams, setting clear goals, ensuring governance, and achieving strategic objectives.

Michelle is dedicated to innovative, socially relevant, and citizen-engaged media.

Her educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the University of Toronto, a Master's Degree in Social and Political Thought from York University, and a Certificate in Spanish language, Cuban history, culture, and literature from the University of Cienfuegos.

Michelle has held various key roles such as Senior Advisor at Isuma Collective, Executive Director at Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC), and multiple positions at the National Film Board of Canada and Women's Television Network.