A proud biracial Filipina Canadian, Marcia has more than 25 years of experience in the development and production of Canadian screen-based content for traditional and digital platforms and audiences. Prior to her appointment as Executive Director of the Bell Fund, she held roles at the Canada Media Fund (CMF), the Canadian Media Producers Association, the Bell Fund, the Cogeco Fund, and the Independent Production Fund, where she worked to establish policies and opportunities to foster and promote the Canadian media production sector and led files related to business and industry affairs with a particular focus on advancing opportunities for producers, sustainability, equity, inclusion and accessibility. Marcia has also served on various Boards and Advisory committees including the Minister of Heritage’s Green Shift Committee the Toronto Film Board, the Ontario Green Screen Initiative, the Screen Industries Research and Training Centre, and Programming Advisory Committees at Centennial College and Sheridan. She has also worked as a producer, production manager, and assistant director.

Suzanne is a media leader with over 20 years of experience. From directing multi-platform content and promotional strategy to project managing for TV and digital media, Suzanne has also acted as director of broadcast scheduling and executive in charge of production for factual and dramatic series. Supported by years of executive management training and professional development, Suzanne’s objective is to continue contributing to the Canadian media and entertainment sectors by bringing a strategic and creative approach to projects, and helping teams achieve their full potential.

Pierre-Anaïs Parent St-Gelais held the position of Digital Content Producer for Corus' French-language channels (including Séries Plus, Historia, La chaine Disney and Télétoon) from May 2019 to August 2023, working with producers to support the implementation and promotion of digital projects associated with television series. In June 2021, she accepted the interim position of Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for one year. During this period, she developed partnerships with industry organizations and developed and executed communication plans for Corus' original productions. She also held the position of Digital Project Manager for ICI ARTV, ICI EXPLORA and Radio-Canada, for 10 years, supervising the execution of various, large-scale linear, experiential, and convergent projects. Pierre-Anaïs holds a master's degree in film studies from the Université de Montréal and a bachelor’s degree in arts management from the Sorbonne-Nouvelle University (Paris). With 16 years experience in the French-language television industry, she is committed to continuing her efforts in the support of quality French-language content, by contributing to its growth and promotion.

Since 1996, Charles has served as financial director for the Bell Fund, Independent Production Fund, and COGECO Program Development Fund. Concurrently, he is a tenured professor in RTA School of Media at Ryerson University. He also serves as principal investigator for the continuing international and longitudinal research study, the Canadian Internet Project. Charles has worked for CTV, YTV, CBC, Telefilm Canada and several independent production companies in various capacities. He has credits on dozens of award-winning independent film and television productions. He is also the author of numerous articles and publications and has led several cultural trade forums and missions for the Canadian government. He has assisted in the creation of national standards and tools for the digital media industry.