Paula Muncaster Walker

Paula Muncaster Walker has extensive experience in marketing and communications roles within the arts and entertainment industry. Paula began their career at Harbourfront Centre in 1996 and has since held positions at various organizations, including the Royal Conservatory of Music, Arts Club Theatre Company, and Oregon Shakespeare Festival. At the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, they served as the Interim Director of Marketing & Communications, overseeing a large team and budget. Paula also worked at the Stratford Festival in multiple marketing roles, including as the Director of Marketing, Revenue and Promotions. Walker has a proven track record of strategic leadership and operational management in the marketing field.

Paula Muncaster Walker started their education journey at the Etobicoke School of the Arts where they studied Music Performance - cello. Paula then went on to Wilfrid Laurier University where they completed an Honours Bachelor of Music Education with a focus on Music (cello), Music Education, and Geography. Later on, they continued their education at the University of Waterloo/Centre for Cultural Management/Genovese Vanderhoof & Associates, specializing in the Income Managers Program - Arts Management in the field of Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. In addition to their formal education, they have obtained certifications in Fostering Belonging as a Leader, Becoming an AI-First Product Leader, and Marketing for Social Change from LinkedIn in 2021.