Welcome Rose Tobacco-Olson as Administrative Coordinator

We’re pleased to welcome Rose Tobacco-Olson to the Manitoba Music team as Administrative Coordinator! In her new position, Rose will be supporting office operations, proposal writing, funding reports, and financial administration.

Rose Tobacco-Olson is an Ojibway/Dakota Sioux woman and a member of Brokenhead Ojibway Nation. She is currently studying Pre-Law at the University of Winnipeg and hoping to pursue a law degree in the future. She is a Manitoba Music Youth Mentorship alumnus and is an art + entertainment enthusiast, with a passion for local and live music. Rose is considered ‘community aunty’ to many and has worked in Winnipeg’s inner-city community for seven+ years and in the non-profit sector for nine years, she is also a public speaker, most recently worked with United Way Winnipeg for their “I love Winnipeg” campaign and Pathways to Education Canada as an alumni ambassador.

“I’m excited and honoured to be a part of the Manitoba Music team,” says Rose. “I have so much love for our local music scene and I admire the work being done at Manitoba Music. I hope with my diverse experience in the community, administration, and passion for music that I can bring something valuable to our ever-changing and growing community.”

“Rose brings fresh insight, an impressive skillset, and proven experience as a creative administrator. We're excited to welcome her to our team in this new position and work with her to continue strengthening our organization and supporting our music sector’s successes,” says Sean McManus, executive director of Manitoba Music.