OUR TEAM
Meet the ICDR Team
Get to know the people behind the International Competitive Dancer Registry. Our team combines expertise in dance, technology, operations, and communications; all united by a shared mission to promote safety, transparency, and professionalism in competitive dance.
Jamie Hodgins
Executive Director
“I didn’t join ICDR to build software— I joined to build a safer, stronger future for competitive dance.”
Bryce Hunter
Chief Technology Officer
“Every dancer and their loved ones deserve the fairness and safety that are foundational to what we're building.”
Monica Valencia
Operations & Administration Manager
“When we organize what’s complex, we make room for creativity, fairness, and sustainable growth.”
Jack-Malcolm Samedi
Public Relations
I’m proud to stand with a team that helps build a culture where dancers feel seen, safe, and supported—one that leads with innovation, protects dancers’ digital autonomy, and raises industry standards.
Alex Frohlinger
Account Development Manager
"Together, let’s raise the barre and shape a brighter future for our industry and the next generation of dancers twirling down the pipeline"
Kayla Osborne
Account Development Manager
“We may compete against one another, but when we all work together for safety and integrity, everyone wins”
Tara-Jean Popowich
Lead Ambassador
“It’s about time we have a system we trust. We finally have a voice. Dancer data is verified! ”
Hannah Errington
Administrative & Operations Lead
"You have been asking for a change and we've delivered. Welcome to the new era of competitive dance."
ADVISORY
Industry Advisors
Industry experts and business leaders who provide strategic oversight and guidance to advance ICDR's mission of protecting dancers and families through innovative privacy solutions.
Jay-T Schrameck
Canadian Comp Advisor
“Whether I’m teaching, performing, or building platforms, it all comes down to empowering artists and making dance more connected, and future-ready.”
Jerome Bobb
Competition Consultant
“Performance, education, and safety all belong together. I’m proud to keep building spaces where dancers thrive in every sense.”
Rebecca Brettingham-Filice
Operations & Administration Manager
"At Dance Extreme, we nurture greatness by ensuring safe spaces—ICDR adds structure and accountability to protect dancers."
OUR PARTNERS
Competition Partners
Forward-thinking dance competitions that have partnered with ICDR to implement industry-leading privacy protections, setting new standards for participant safety and family trust in competitive dance.
OUR PARTNERS
Organizational Partners
Like-minded organizations within the dance industry that align with ICDR's mission and work together to advance participant privacy, safety, and family confidence in competitive dance environments.
OUR PARTNERS
Partners in Safety
Trusted organizations collaborating to strengthen accountability, implement clear protocols, and ensure every young performer is safeguarded—onstage, backstage, and beyond.
OUR PARTNERS
Resource Partners
Cross-industry partners dedicated to establishing and maintaining the highest safety standards for minors in competitive settings, working together to create secure environments where young dancers can thrive.
EVENTS
Upcoming Appearances and Events
Meet our team in person at key dance industry events and conferences where we're sharing insights on privacy protection and building partnerships for safer competitive environments.
Interested in seeing your brand or organization listed as a partner? Reach out to jamie@competitivedancer.com to join the movement.