Carlos migrated to Canada from Columbia in 1998. He attended York University where he received a BA in Psychology, a BA in Health Studies and a Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law. Carlos joined the arts industry as prat of the opening of the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts in 2009 and moved to St. Catharines in 2014 to begin his role at the First Ontario Performing Arts Centre, where he currently leads the finance, administration and ticketing services teams. In  2023, Carlos was awarded with the 40 Under Forty Business Achievement Award in the Niagara Region. Carlos is a lifelong learner and is passionate about equity and inclusion with a primary focus on opportunities for advancement and representation. He is proud to work in the arts industry, helping to shape the fabric and values of our community.