Rochelle Grabenheimer - Editor-In-Chief

Rochelle Grabenheimer is a graduate from Ryerson University's Arts and Contemporary Studies program and strongly believes in providing nobrow literature to the public. She feels readership should extend beyond social and educational background. Extensive reader of cultural studies, Rochelle feels Toronto's greatest achievement is in its culture. She looks forward to promoting one of the world's most diverse cities through relevant and interesting material. Rochelle is excited to be a member of the FutuReale team and looks forward to keeping Toronto alive.

Melissa Doyle - Editor

Melissa Doyle is currently enrolled in the Media Studies program at the University of Guelph-Humber, specializing in Journalism. Since high school she has been submitting work for poetry contests which led her to writing for the school newspaper and now, Editor with Futureale. She is proud to be an Editor of this publication, as it is her passion to inform others about Toronto events and to share with others and write about the city’s growing cultural diversity.

Leviana Coccia - Editor

Leviana is currently studying Media Studies, Journalism at the University of Guelph-Humber in Toronto. As an Editor, she believes writing is, “an art that cannot stop being practiced.” She feels writers should have a passion for reflecting, reporting, and experiencing. As a writer herself, she is always writing in her blog, journal or for professional purposes. Leviana’s strong will is seen in her drive to be, “writing everyday.”

Ashley Foley - Editor

Living on a native reserve in northern Ontario, in various Ontario Provincial Parks, and currently attending school in Toronto, Ashley comes from a culturally diverse background. She originally started out as a poet with the Canadian Poetry Institute and International Poetry Institute in her early teens. Since then, Ashley has done freelance work for magazines, including Quetico Provincial Park and FutuRéale. She also served as the Managing Editor for the Guelph-Humber University Radix newspaper and will graduate in 2010 with her Diploma in Journalism from Humber College and BAA from Guelph University.

Paul Banniester - Layout Artist

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Shazia Islam - FutuRéale TV Host

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Heronymo Allen - Webmaster

Heronymo graduated from Seneca college's Digital Media Arts program in 2005. Since then, he's been working in the digital media field, doing various work with Flash animation and scripting, motion graphics, and websites. He grew up in an artisitc family, and was always surrounded by music.

Inspirered by friends, images, movies, music and almost anything else, he is always looking to learn more and expand his skills and knowledge.

When he's not working or playing the keyboard, you can usually find him hanging out or reading about something interesting. Or maybe doing nothing at all. Maybe.

Keith Pinto - Managing Director, Treasury, Grants & Finance

Keith Pinto has a degree in Political Science from York University and is a strong supporter of the arts. He is involved with a number of community groups in his hometown of Mississauga. He is also an advocate for green living, and in his spare time likes to spend time at his cottage in Bancroft. His hobbies include reading, writing, and working on his research. He is thrilled to be a part of the FutuReale team and looks forward to making a positive contribution.

Shaq Alam - Administrative Director

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Omar Murji - Executive Director and Co-Founder

FutuRéale Magazine is Toronto’s Arts, Culture and Living magazine! Founded in the summer of 2007 by Mr. Murji and Mr. Vincent Lorenz, FutuRéale strives to offer a unique and exceptional blend of artistic textures and genres from a number of Canada’s most intriguing pluralistic enclaves.

From the truthfulness and revelation of artwork, to the amusing and eye-catching cultural representations in the city, Mr. Murji and his colleagues actively seek to promote arts, culture and living; the final concept of living being the binding one that enables an inter-disciplinary approach to urban life today. Mr. Murji is also the Executive Director of ONAMAP Enterprises and serves aboard a number of community organizations as a consultant and administrator.

Vincent Lorenz - Co-Founder

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