Roxanne Vela Melliza

Roxanne Vela Melliza is an accomplished arts management professional with extensive experience in event coordination and patron services. Currently serving as the Associate Director of Patron Services at the Canadian Opera Company, Roxanne oversees service operations at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. With a career spanning over a decade, Roxanne has also held leadership roles at XM Arts & Events Support Services, and the Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall, where responsibilities included event advancement and staff management. Additional experience includes supervisor roles at Osmington Inc. focused on cultural events and significant contributions to the City of Toronto's cultural programming. Roxanne holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Arts Management from the University of Toronto, complemented by studies in Art History in Italy and Japanese through specialized programs.