ABOUT
MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM
BEHIND BTO AND LEARN HOW
THEY WORK MAGIC
BEAT THE ODDS BOSTON
CamilaPagan
CO-FOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
GIO LOPEZ
CO FOUNDER & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
MARIANNA GOLYAK
CHIELF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Luis Pagan
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
meet the team
THE BRIEF
TO CREATE A CAPTIVATING
EXPERIENCE THAT
TAKES ON AN IMMERSIVE
JOURNEY BEYOND THEIR
IMAGINATION.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH / ALOFT BOSTON - SEAPORT DISTRICT
MASSACHUSETTS LEADING MUSIC & ARTS CONFERENCE
THE BTO MODEL
My coaching programs are designed to eliminate self-doubt, build unshakable confidence, and get you moving fast.
WHAT WE D0
From creative exploration to real-world opportunity.
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Our four pillars support young creatives at every stage of their journey.
CONNECT
A welcoming entry point into BTO, where young people build community, confidence, and a sense of belonging. Through empowerment groups, mentorship, life skills workshops, and mental health awareness, we support the whole person and lay the foundation for personal and creative growth.
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CREATE &
EXPLORE
A space for young people to discover their creative voice, explore new interests, and develop their craft. Through programs such as Artist Development, Music Production, Dance, and Beat Lab, our creative programming in middle schools and community centers. Participants gain hands-on experience, collaborate with peers, and build confidence through self-expression.
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LEARN &
EARN
A career-focused pathway where young people build industry skills, gain hands-on experience, and learn how creative work translates into real jobs and paid opportunities.
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Participants choose between two tracks: Creative Branding & Marketing, focused on graphic design, branding, photography, videography, and content creation; and Live Event Production, focused on A/V support, live sound, event production and event planning. Through BTO Creative Co., participants can apply these skills on real projects, with both tracks collaborating to help produce experiences like The Oddside Showcase. From branding and content to production and event execution.
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LAUNCH
The next step from training to real-world opportunity. Participants build on their skills through internships and career opportunities with corporate and industry partners, continued paid work through BTO Creative Co., mentorship, networking, and professional experiences that help them enter the creative workforce.
Signature experiences like our Mass Music & Arts Summit connect emerging creatives directly with industry leaders, employers, and professionals, helping them grow their network, showcase their work, and take the next step toward employment, entrepreneurship, or continued education.
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