PACE Toronto 2025: A Youth-Led Celebration of Culture & Creativity

I co-organized PACE Toronto 2025 with Beckie DiLeo, who spearheaded the project, and other teachers, transforming STACKT Market into a vibrant showcase of youth creativity and community. The event featured art installations, fashion, performances, and a student vendor market highlighting the talents of CTS Visual Arts and Hospitality students. Grounded by a land acknowledgment from Tobie Loukes honoring Treaty 13 and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, the festival celebrated collaboration, cultural storytelling, and entrepreneurship—empowering students to reclaim space, share their voices, and lead with creativity.