Jeff
Executive Director
Jeff has worked with youth in Calgary and the area for 15 years. Having worked with Rockyview School Division, The Mustard Seed, Inn From The Cold, Boys and Girls Clubs, Child and Family Services. Most recently, Jeff was the Executive Director for Cornerstone Youth Centre. Jeff is also Co-Chair of The United Ways Council of Champions and Chair of Bow Valley Colleges Child and Youth Care Counseling Review Board. Having been a keynote speaker at many events on the topic of homelessness and prevention, Jeff has done a Tedx Talk in 2013 on the topic of "Expert Sharing" and was the winner of the Audience Choice award for his 2017 Fast Pitch with Social Venture Partners.
Born and raised in Airdrie, Jeff is a former professional touring musician who can be found playing hockey year-round, kayaking, and enjoying a ride on his motorbike. Jeff brings a humorous, calm, and peaceful persona with a passionate heart for youth and the arts in Calgary. Having been a homeless teen himself, Jeff's fundamental belief in prevention-based programming comes from seeing the need firsthand, and his passion for this work shows.
Contact Information:
Email: jeff@antyx.org
Phone: 403-444-0500 ext. 1
Jeffrey
Programs Team Lead
Jeffrey Wilkins joins Antyx with a varied and colourful experience. Born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan, Jeffrey moved to Calgary in 1994 for school and now calls it home. Jeffrey has an affinity with the outdoors and can be found often surrounded by mountains on or near water. “Mountains around me, water beneath me, blue sky above me . . . I am home”.
Jeffrey holds a BFA from ACAD in Jewellery and Metals and studied sculpture and ceramics at UofR prior to that. Jeffrey spent most of his informative years with a camera in hand or close by. Naturally, his photography made its way into his arts education and vise versa. At various times throughout his life, Jeffrey made his living as an artist and a photographer. Jeffrey still practices art today drawing from his life experiences and the world around him.
Congruently with his arts career, Jeffrey continued to gain knowledge and experience in various leadership roles working with small to midsize teams in customer experience roles. Most recently Jeffrey was part of the leadership team at InjaNation, an indoor “family” fun and fitness facility. This is where Jeffrey made his first real connections to working youth and particularly “at risk” youth. As a youth, you never know where you are going to meet that one (or more if you are lucky) person that will make a difference in your life. Jeffrey experienced such a life altering influence in the form of his math teacher in high school. As a leader, it’s the chance to reach someone on this level that motivates Jeffrey and inspired him to join Antyx. Jeffrey believes that as leaders we are here to “help” our teams reach their potential.
“I want to help raise you up and in doing so we all benefit”.
This role at Antyx will allow Jeffrey to use all his skills and passions to create great connections and possibly be one of the people who make a difference.
Contact Information:
Email: jeffrey@antyx.org
Phone: 403-444-0500 ext. 2
Makayla Creative Arts Facilitator
Makayla has been involved with Antyx since she was in Grade 9! Makayla found her passions at a very young age when she discovered volunteer opportunities and the ability she had to create change in her community. She always found ways to express her devotion to art whether it be music or visual and incorporate it into her learning and advocacy journey.
She believes art is a way to express your voice on social justice issues and explore topics like human rights through community building. She likes to inspire youth and children to challenge themselves and step outside of their comfort zone with different art forms such as theatre, painting, music, and poetry while working hand in hand with social workers to still implement important social justice into their day-to-day lives. She is currently a student at Mount Royal University.
Contact Information:
Phone: 403-444-0500 ext. 3
Daniel Creative Arts Facilitator
Daniel Perdiguero Rodríguez takes the role of Film Lab Facilitator at Antyx, driven by his passion for education and media fields. Originally from Madrid, Daniel spent most of his life in the vibrant city of Málaga, Spain. He holds a BA in Media Production and a MEd in Secondary, VET, and Adult Education, with a specialization in Image and Plastic Arts.
Daniel's teaching philosophy centers on challenging systems, opening minds, and encouraging alternative approaches to learning. He firmly believes that education should be about nurturing creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression.
Throughout his career, Daniel took the role of Media Production lecturer in Slovenia for over three years. He was a certified instructor by the Slovenian Republic to teach courses at a Higher Education Institution, where he inspired and guided students to unleash their potential and apply theoretical knowledge in the field.
Daniel's passion for photography is evident in his free time, where he enjoys photojournalism and exploring wildlife photography. He also cherishes spending time in nature, camping, and exploring alternative ways of living. His insatiable curiosity and thirst for knowledge keep him seeking out new challenges and areas of exploration.
As a Film Lab Facilitator at Antyx, Daniel is committed to sharing his extensive knowledge and life experiences with youth. He aims to inspire the next generation of media enthusiasts to pursue their passions and create a better world through multimedia. In the words of Nelson Mandela, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." With Daniel's guidance, the change is on its way!
Contact Information:
Phone: 403-444-0500 ext. 4
Sarah Creative Arts Facilitator
Sarah Williamson joins Antyx with experience in the field of education and a passion for creating spaces for youth to make waves in society. She focuses on the power of community and the strength in providing platforms for voices to be heard. Sarah is a self-taught artist who holds the belief that creativity has the capacity to transcend our understanding of self, and our relation to the world around us.
Sarah obtained a Bachelor of Education from the University of Lethbridge and spent several years in Southern Alberta supporting youth through their work at the Boys and Girls Club and through her time as a middle school teacher.
Born in Calgary, Sarah is excited to return to the city they grew up in to build meaningful connections through the Arts. With the intention of empowering youth and fostering community Sarah brings an enthusiastic energy to the Antyx team.
Contact Information:
Email: sarah@antyx.org
Phone: 403-444-0500 ext. 5
