The people

Our Team

The crew, volunteers and partners who bring PanamFest to life at Nathan Phillips Square.

Behind the festival

Made by people, for the people

PanamFest is built by a small, passionate team alongside hundreds of volunteers from across Toronto’s Pan-American community. These are the people behind the music, the food and the culture.

The crew

Faces of PanamFest

Daniel García Herreros

Daniel García Herreros

Executive Director
Marcela Aranda

Marcela Aranda

Producer
Francisco Álvarez

Francisco Álvarez

Sponsorship Manager
Mary Luz Mejía

Mary Luz Mejía

Culinary Curator
Joaquín Camargo

Joaquín Camargo

Creative Director
Marcelo Kuznietz

Marcelo Kuznietz

Project Manager
Tami Zguri

Tami Zguri

Accountant

Miriam Contreras

Logistics Coordinator
Shi Jie Zhao

Shi Jie Zhao

Logistics Coordinator
Liliana Gómez

Liliana Gómez

Vendors Coordinator
Angie Pérez

Angie Pérez

Volunteer Coordinator
Sarah Urueña

Sarah Urueña

Stage Manager
Carlos Bolívar

Carlos Bolívar

Photographer
Laura Gómez

Laura Gómez

Social Media
Jaime Vásquez

Jaime Vásquez

Website Creator
With gratitude

Special thanks

PanamFest is made possible with the support of our government partners, the city, and the thousands of volunteers who bring every edition to life.

Government partners
Government of Canada
Government of Ontario
City of Toronto
Office of the Mayor
Mayor Olivia Chow
Community
Volunteers, artists & neighbours
Cultural allies
Sponsors & partner organizations

…and to every artist, chef, neighbour and volunteer who pours their heart into PanamFest.

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Our Team | PanamFest 2026