Lagoon Arts & Culture Festival Team
Anthony Mensah - Fesitival Coordinator
I am Anthony Mensah, a festival coordinator based in Victoria, BC. I love bringing people together through experiences that feel meaningful, organized, and full of good energy. My background spans tourism and hospitality management, theatre management, and volunteer coordination, and I enjoy being the person who keeps things moving smoothly behind the scenes. I am passionate about collaboration, supporting creative teams, and helping arts and culture come alive in ways that make people feel connected.
Akina Akiyama - Festival Publicity
I am a Japan-born communications and marketing professional now based in British Columbia, Canada. I relocated from Tokyo, Japan to Canada last August. With experience in business development and public-sector projects, I focus on connecting communities through storytelling and engagement. I am excited to contribute to arts and cultural initiatives through publicity and outreach.