our leadership
Sandra Yeung Racco
President & CEO
Sandra Yeung Racco is the longest-serving Asian female politician in Vaughan and York Region, with a five-term legacy of championing community infrastructure like the 2017 Vaughan subway extension. Blending her public service with her musical background, she is also the Founding Chair and CEO of the Vaughan International Music Festival, dedicated to mentoring the next generation of diverse artists.
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Katrina AY Racco
Vice President, Treasurer & Director of Operations
Katrina AY Racco is the Vice President of the Vaughan International Music Festival and a dedicated advocate for York Region’s creative community. Leveraging her background as a music industry manager and strategist, she empowers emerging artists and builds inclusive, culturally rich spaces where local talent can thrive.
Marina DiBattista
Director of Partnerships
Katrina AY Racco is the Vice President of the Vaughan International Music Festival and a dedicated advocate for York Region’s creative community. Leveraging her background as a music industry manager and strategist, she empowers emerging artists and builds inclusive, culturally rich spaces where local talent can thrive.
Antonio Cocuzzo
Director of Programming & Artist Relations
Dr. Marina Di Battista is a Toronto music educator and writer who blends her Berklee academic background with the grit of real-world music culture. As the creator of Marina After Midnight, she joined VIMF to help build a welcoming, high-impact platform for Vaughan’s growing community of emerging and established artists.
Kenneth Lee
Director of Production
Toronto-based live show producer and champion vocalist Kenneth Lee blends his onstage artistry with deep technical expertise in audiovisual production and stage management. He currently serves on the Board of the Vaughan International Music Festival, leading its production strategy and technical excellence.
Kevin Nguyen
Director of Media
Talent agent and photographer Kevin Nguyen merges artistic vision with strategic artist development. Known for his work featured in Vogue and Times Square, he is a passionate advocate for emerging talent, dedicated to creating platforms that elevate the arts and amplify creatives on a global scale.
Maria Gimenez
Director of Volunteer & Youth Engagement
Creative project strategist and road manager Maria Gimenez brings over eight years of event production experience to her North American tours with Fun and Faith. Having grown up in Vaughan, she joined VIMF to help build a diverse, culture-rich festival that connects talent and audiences through seamless execution and powerful live experiences.