Natalia Holeksa

Natalia is a project manager with a passion for all things arts, culture, and creative sectors – and she’s not afraid to get into the details to help big ideas come to life. Whether planning a cultural space, diving into digital innovation, or mapping out business strategies, she brings curiosity, creativity, and clear-eyed analysis to every project. You’ll often find her guiding clients through strategic decisions, feasibility studies, and agile transformations – making the complex feel doable (and even fun).

A proud graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University’s third-ever Creative Industries cohort, Natalia holds a BA with a Film & Media Business Specialization along with a Data Analysis Certification from BrainStation. She’s currently leveling up with a Project Management Certificate from the University of Toronto and working toward her PMP designation – because why stop when there’s always more to learn?

Before joining Nordicity in 2019, Natalia’s career path zigzagged through theatre stages, commercial sets, modelling gigs, production crews, and even a stint in retail banking. That eclectic background? It’s her secret weapon.

After years of navigating the cultural sector from centre stage, Natalia became fascinated by what happens behind the curtain – budgets, planning, strategy, and the magic of turning creative visions into real-world impact. She’s deeply committed to helping build a Canadian cultural sector that’s not just vibrant, but sustainable – creating jobs, experiences, and opportunities that reach Canadians from coast to coast to coast. A lifelong learner with a love for both the arts and analytics, she brings heart and insight to every project she touches.