Navshimmer Kalra is a work-study student at SLS. They joined SLS in October 2022 as a ‘Research Assistant’ and later assumed the role of ‘Events and Programming Coordinator.’ They also facilitate ‘This Uke’s for UTSC’ sessions as part of SLS’s weekly programming. Navshimmer is currently pursuing a major in Neuroscience and Health Studies with a minor in Music and Culture at the University of Toronto Scarborough. They have a background in singing and performance. Having relocated from India to Canada in 2021, they are dedicated to approaching a diverse range of art-styles through SLS programming. Navshimmer has been actively involved in choirs, bands, and volunteer work with various music organizations. They also support arts programming at UTSC and maintain connections with SLS partners such as the Producer’s Circle at Hart House.

Lynn Tucker is an Associate Professor, Teaching Stream in Music at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC), Department of Arts, Culture and Media (ACM). Engaging students in music and lifelong participation in the arts is at the forefront of her work at the university, with research interests in community music, avocational music-making, and leadership. Lynn is the conductor of the UTSC Concert Band and String Orchestra, and has been active in growing the UTSC Music program by founding the UTSC Jazz Band, the UTSC Flute Choir, as well as advocating for studies in Chamber Music. Lynn successfully co-founded the UTSC Music Ambassadors Program and the UTSC Alumni and Community Concert Band, further developing musical opportunities for anyone interested in performing music, regardless of career path.