Christine Lalonde

Education Coordinator ~ Los Angeles, CA

Ms Lalonde is the founder of Younique Talent Management,a corporation representing talent in the Los Angeles area.   Ms. Lalonde  joined Nova Model & Talent as a Education Coordinator for WCOPA.  When Christine is passionate about something, it shows in her dedication.   As one of  Los Angeles’ most respected Managers, Christine proves when you do what you love, people love what you do. Working hard to cover the details for her clients, she maintains regular updates with agents and production companies to keep on top of the newest projects.  

With a proven record of achievements, including her multiple awards as a Director for past events, Christine thrives to conquer new challenges. As an actress and model, she understands the needs of her clients and works hard to alleviate their concerns: at the end of the day, happy clients is what her job is all about. Her ability to perform under pressure and foresee potential challenges helps ensure her clients success.

Christine and her husband adore living in Los Angeles with their two daughters Alexa, Arysa and new baby  Ella.

Kelli Walker

Education Coordinator ~ Washington, DC

Ms. Walker grew up performing as a dancer.  From ballet and tap to jazz and ballroom, she danced and competed until her first child was born.  She has had time spent as a Solid Gold dancer, a one-time appearance on Broadway and walked away with many ballroom dance awards. She has been in the background of her daughter’s theater experience both as a stage parent, a booster parent and now the director of a competitive performing arts team.  Kelli has attended several performing arts competitions and has coached prior awards recipients such as World Champion of Acting, World Champion of Vocals, Grand Champion Performer of the World, Dancer of the Year, and Pre-Teen Actor of the Year, as well as many students who have received contracts and scholarships.  Kelli’s attention to the personal matters of her students has helped her students excel at the competitions.  Kelli has been an active Girl Scout leader in Loudoun County for over 9 years and currently holds the title of Association Assistant Chair for Loudoun County.  She also enjoys her career as a Real Estate agent. 

Gayle Boutilier

 

Education Coordinator ~ Halifax, Nova Scotia

 

I am a proud and busy mother of 3.  My youngest, Hannah, competed at the 2006 WCOPA and will be returning again for the 2007 WCOPA. I am still in the learning process of the entertainment industry and loving every minute of it. This is quite different from my career that I have had for the past 17 years, where I have been an insurance broker. When my youngest daughter was born I thought that she was going to be such a "tom boy" with 2 older brothers, but she is such a "true little girl" and has always loved to perform for people from a young age. I have been very fortunate that I could raise my children where I grew up, on beautiful Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia.   My days include hockey games, guitar lessons and figure skating lessons.

Sandy Whitmore

Education Coordinator ~ Cleveland, OH, Lansing MI

I’m the mother of eight children.  The youngest, Jaki, medaled in three categories, in the 2006 W.C.O.P.A. competition.  She has since been approached by Gemstone Talent for possible signing.  We are returning to California for the 2007 W.C.O.P.A. competition and Jaki is confident in taking GOLD.

I was Assistant Education Director for Nova Model and Talent Scouts in Cleveland, Ohio for 2006-2007. 

The past four years has found me as the “backstage mom” in numerous shows and theatres in Ohio.  My jobs have included usher, make-up, hair, costumes, quick changes, lights and puppet mastery.

I retired in 2003 from Delphi, where I worked 32 years in various jobs.  I was a methods lab technician, who trained operators and set up conveyor lines in Warren, Ohio and Chihuahua, Mexico.  I was also a mold technician for the Cortland, Ohio plant.  Fortune 500 chose this plant as one of the top 10 businesses in the world for 2002.  I was filmed by them as one of the operators.  These clips are still being used by local TV stations for Delphi.

Under the direction of Seh Reese, I was part of a women’s Hebrew dance worship team.  We performed in several churches in Trumbull County during the years of 1998-2001.

The year I graduated from high school, I was on Homecoming court and was also runner-up for Miss Shenango Valley.

Looking back on my life I realize how much I’ve been blessed.  One of my greatest fulfillments in life has been in supporting my daughter in her gifting in the arts. 

Tracy George,  Nova Corporate, International Talent Scout

Ms.George comes to Nova corporate by way of New York City.  She has been assisting Mrs. Smith for over 10 years in scouting the best talent in North America.  She began her career as a model in New Orleans over 25 years ago. Her career has taken her from Italy to California.  We are Blessed to have an expert of her caliber in our corporate office.