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Meet Our Dedicated Team

The staff and volunteer Board of Directors of the Textile Museum of Canada, work together to implement a transformative vision focussed on people and their stories and art practices held within a global collection. Through artistic and operational strategies, legal and fiduciary oversight, and a comprehensive suite of policies, we are making our spaces welcoming to all. 

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Team Members
Board Members
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Julia Brucculieri
She/Her
Curator & Exhibitions Manager
jbrucculieri@textilemuseum.ca
I have a background in fashion and lifestyle journalism and a deep interest in exploring fashion, clothing, and textiles as material culture. I am a deeply curious person who loves telling stories through my work.
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Callie Legault
She/Her
Visitor Experience and Events Manager
clegault@textilemuseum.ca
I have a background in costume design and construction, and have a passion for exploring history through textiles. At the Museum, I enjoy connecting with other artists, textile enthusiasts, and our dedicated volunteer community.
Armando Perla sitting on a white couch against a white wall. Armando has a dark coloured beard and short dark hair. They are wearing a black sheer top with solid black crisscrossing ties. They are wearing a silver watch and rings while leaning against the arm of the couch.
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Armando Perla
He/They
Co-Director & Chief Curator
aperla@textilemuseum.ca
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Raven Spiratos
Curator, Learning & Community Outreach
rspiratos@textilemusem.ca
Rooted in care and collaboration, I am dedicated to supporting artists and community members through intentional, accessible and inclusive programming. Spiratos is also a curator, researcher and writer with a Master’s degree in Art History and Communication, supervised by Dr. Charmaine A. Nelson.
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Tiana Atherton
Learning Hub and Special Project Coordinator
tatherton@textilemuseum.ca
Tiana is a textile artist with a wide range of experience including spinning, wet felting, weaving and piecing. A recent graduate of Concordia University in Fibres and Material Practices, she loves learning and talking about the technical and historical aspects of textile creation.
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Sherry Farrell Racette
she/her
Director
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Nina Rafique
Visitor Experience Salesperson
nrafique@textilemuseum.ca
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Dorothy Wong
Visitor Experience Salesperson
dwong@textilemuseum.ca
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Therisa Shams el-Din Rogers
Secretary
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Urmi Desai
Chair
Urmi Desai is Editor at Move Smartly, a leader in Toronto real estate news & analysis, and is Realosophy Realty’s Chief Content Officer with responsibility for Realosophy.com and all consumer education and tools. Urmi holds a B.A. in Political Science and English from the University of Toronto and an M.A. from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (Trade Economics) at Carleton University (Ottawa, Canada).
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Alexandra Gorewicz
Vice Chair
VP & Director, Portfolio Manager Wealth Asset Allocation Committee TD Canada Trust
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Paul Spagnolo
Treasurer
President and Chief Operating Officer Sionna Investment Partners
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Ignazio Nicastro
Administrator & Special Project Manager
inicastro@textilemuseum.ca
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Roxane Shaughnessy
Senior Curator & Collection Manager
(416) 599-5321 x19
rshaughnessy@textilemuseum.ca
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Mab Coates-Davies
Co-Director & Chief Operating Officer
(416) 599-5321 x22
mdavies@textilemuseum.ca
I have a background in public history and I love talking to visitors and hearing their stories. I’m passionate about accessibility and welcoming new audiences into the Museum.
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Caitlin Donnelly
She/Her
Marketing Coordinator
cdonnelly@textilemuseum.ca
Caitlin (she/her) is a community marketing professional, cosplayer and life-long super fan. She is currently a Master’s student in TMU’s Communication & Culture Program.
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Judith E. Harris
Director
I have always had a keen interest in textiles—fabric, clothing, fashion, arts or crafts. I am a lawyer in Toronto, practicing in the areas of income tax, business arrangements, and investment products.
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Robert Windrum
Past Chair
I enjoy the Museum as an artist, volunteer, and donor. A depth and breadth of knowledge, creativity, history, and beauty—no other museum connects something familiar to each of us to a sense of wonder and inspiration.