Angela Nelson-Heesch is a fundraising professional with more than 15 years’ experience in the cultural sectors of Canada and the United States. From 2019-2023, Angela successfully led the Development department at Detroit Opera. Prior to her work in Detroit, Angela held leadership positions at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, where she played a key role in expanding fundraising efforts and strengthening donor relationships. Angela’s passion for the arts extends beyond the concert hall, and she has also worked with the Canadian Music Centre and Toronto’s Luminato Festival, and served on the boards of Musicworks Magazine and The Musical Stage Company.
Angela’s holds a BA in Music from the University of Alberta and an MBA from York University’s Schulich School of Business, providing her with a blend of artistic sensibility and strategic business acumen.