About

Laura Fernandez, Artistic Director

Born in Madrid, Spain, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada; singer, songwriter, pianist, music producer, painter, illustrator and designer, radio host/producer at JAZZ.FM Canada’s jazz station, one of the few 24-hour jazz radio stations in the world.
Laura was born in Madrid into a family that boasted Laura’s great grandfather as the mayor.
She lived in Switzerland as a child and grew up in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Laura had always loved and played music, and completed piano studies at The Royal Conservatory of Music. However, her primary creative outlet had been visual art, with a distinguished career consisting of commercial illustration, children’s book illustration, design projects and other commissioned work. Some of her commissioned portraits include Margaret Atwood, Bill Gates Sr., and Sir Richard Francis Burton for the
permanent collection of the Royal Geographic Society in London, England. Commercial illustration commissions include works for companies such as Estée Lauder, Air Canada, E.D. Smith, Loblaws, Microsoft, and Coca-Cola. She has illustrated children’s picture books including Jeremiah Learns To Read, The Magnificent Piano Recital, Anne Of Green Gables, Vivaldi’s Ring of Mystery, and Tchaikovsky Discovers America. With Rick Jacobson, Fernandez won prestigious industry awards such as the Ruth Schwartz Award, the New York Art Directors Club Award of Excellence, and the Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Award—a gold medal for illustration awarded by the Canadian Library Association.
In 2015 Laura was named one of the 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians.

Guangyu Han, President (China)

Mr. Han, Guangyu was born in Inner Mongolia, China. He holds an MBA, is a senior human resources professional, songwriter, music producer, director, university lecturer, and member of the North American Musicians Association. With years of experience in the international musical instrument trade, he specializes in event planning and production, and has organized numerous cultural and artistic exchanges between China, Mongolia, Russia, and the Asia-Pacific region, as well as domestic and international cultural events. A cross-disciplinary creator and practitioner combining business acumen and artistic sensibility, he is committed to achieving efficient resource integration and innovative value expression in the arts and culture field.

David Marino, COO (Chief Operating Officer)

David Marino is a visionary leader and dynamic force in the field of communications and public relations. As the organizer of the Oakville Latino Festival and Burlington Latino Festival, David collaborates closely with local city governments to celebrate and amplify the vibrant Latino culture in Canada. His work demonstrates his unwavering commitment to fostering community connections and cultural appreciation.

Born in Colombia, David brings a wealth of experience as a social communicator and journalist, with more than 20 years of expertise in media across Colombia and Spain. A dreamer and migrant, he arrived in Canada with a deep passion for knowledge and an indomitable drive to innovate. As co-founder of WeDoes Communications, David has pioneered a cutting-edge approach to bilingual communicative content, establishing his brand as a trailblazer in Spanish and English media.

Known for his stylish demeanor and forward-thinking mindset, David excels in constructive criticism and thrives in teamwork environments. He is driven by opportunities that celebrate passion, talent, and effort. His dedication to quality as a pathway to excellence reflects his belief in the untapped potential of Hispanic contributions to the Canadian market.

Under David’s leadership, WeDoes Communications has formed a dynamic team poised to achieve great things. His work inspires not only the Latino community but also the broader Canadian audience, creating bridges that connect cultures and ideas.

Julie van den Bulcke, Europe Director

Graduated with a master degree from University ULB Université libre de Bruxelles in Brussels, Belgium, Julie is working at the university as a medical researcher in Brussels.
A well educated and intelligent individual, she is also a young artist with fine taste of visual arts and beauty. Julie is practicing oil painting, and managing her own brand per online shop management: promotion, pricing etc.
Her native French, Julie speaks 5 languages including Spanish, English, Germany. She is proficient at social medias with great communication skills. Caring family and friends, with a great heart Julie always has passion to help people in need, during her many trips to Caribbean Seas.