Meet the Team
Meet the Team Behind the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA)
The World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) is powered by a dedicated and passionate team at Worldstars International, Inc. Each team member brings a unique skill set, years of experience, and a shared vision of celebrating global talent. Meet the individuals who make WCOPA an unforgettable experience for performers worldwide.
Executive Team
Chief Executive Officer
Griff O’Neil
As Chief Executive Officer of Worldstars International, Inc., Griff O’Neil focuses on maximizing the organization’s global value and impact through a steadfast commitment to excellence. As a visionary leader, he defines the company’s long-term mission and high-level strategy while serving as the primary liaison between the Board of Directors and executive management. Griff is responsible for the organization's most critical capital decisions and high-level budget allocations, ensuring that the right executive team is in place to execute his vision and maintain the highest standards for every Worldstars’ event.
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Succession & Team Building: Hiring and overseeing the C-suite (COO, CFO, etc.) to ensure the right leadership is in place to execute the vision.
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Visionary Leadership: Defining the company’s long-term mission, values, and high-level strategy.
Chief Operating Officer
Gwen Wilson
As Chief Operating Officer, Gwen Wilson serves as the vital link between high-level strategy and daily execution, transforming the executive team’s vision into actionable operational plans. Working closely with both the WSI Executive Officers and the WCOPA Leadership Management Team, she optimizes internal workflows and streamlines systems to maximize global productivity. Gwen provides cross-functional leadership over diverse departments—including IT, Production, and outside vendors—while monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and managing resource allocation to ensure the organization has the infrastructure and talent necessary to scale effectively.
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Strategy Execution: Translating the Executive Team’s high-level vision into actionable, daily operational plans.
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Cross-Functional Leadership: Overseeing various outside contracts and internal departments to ensure they work together seamlessly.
Chief Financial Officer
Chuck Lorimer
As Chief Financial Officer, Charles (Chuck) Lorimer directs the financial strategy and economic health of Worldstars International Inc., ensuring sustainable, long-term profitability. He serves as the organization's top financial controller, overseeing critical capital allocation, cash flow management, and rigorous financial planning to maximize ROI. By identifying financial liabilities and ensuring global regulatory compliance, Chuck manages risk and provides transparent reporting to stakeholders, maintaining the fiscal stability necessary for the company’s continued global growth.
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Financial Reporting: Preparing accurate financial statements and reports for internal stakeholders, the board of directors, and investors.
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Risk Management: Identifying financial liabilities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing corporate insurance and audits.
Leadership Team
President
Nancy Bianconi
As President, Nancy Bianconi directs the strategic vision and business operations of WCOPA, ensuring the seamless execution of its global mission. She leads the leadership team in driving market expansion, identifying new international licensee opportunities, and maintaining high standards of compliance across all National Directorates. Beyond her role in business development and stakeholder relations, Nancy fosters a high-performance company culture, acting as the organization’s primary spokesperson to global partners and the public to ensure the long-term growth and prestige of the World Championships of Performing Arts.
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Strategic Leadership: Leading the leadership team by executing the overarching goals, mission, and long-term business strategy of the organization.
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Market Expansion: Driving business growth, identifying new market opportunities, and overseeing expansion of Licensees throughout the World.
Event Producer
Danielle Janco
As Event Producer and Finale Show Director, Danielle Janco provides the creative and operational vision for the World Championships of Performing Arts, overseeing every detail from initial concept to the live grand finale. She manages end-to-end project timelines, complex logistics, and vendor relations while ensuring strategic budget oversight for a seamless attendee experience. Beyond her production mastery, Danielle serves as President of Worldstars USA, Inc. and works closely with the President to train and manage National Directors, making her a cornerstone of WCOPA’s global leadership.
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On-Site Execution: Directing the live event, coordinating staff, and troubleshooting any real-time emergencies to ensure a seamless attendee experience.
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End-to-End Project Management: Managing the entire timeline of an event from initial concept to post-event teardown and review.
Technical Director and Social Media Manager
Billy Joe Marrero
As Technical Director and Social Media Manager for WCOPA, Billy Joe Marrero bridges the gap between complex engineering and global audience engagement. He architects the production’s "pipeline," managing the development of digital graphics and music for the entire event and during the Grand Finale. A vital interdepartmental liaison, Billy leads technical production teams and serves as the final point of escalation for high-stakes problem-solving, translating technical hurdles into clear solutions for stakeholders. Beyond the control room, he directs the organization’s digital narrative, ensuring the high-level technical execution of the World Championships of Performing Arts is effectively showcased to a global social media audience.
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Team Management: Leading a team of developers, engineers, or technical artists.
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Interdepartmental Liaison: Acting as the "translator" between non-technical stakeholders (Directors, Producers, Clients) and the production crew.
Hotel Administrator and Support
Dreama and Bill Fritts
As Housing Managers, Dreama and Bill Fritts ensure a seamless experience for WCOPA participants by managing everything from hotel contract execution and financial forecasting to on-site logistical support. Their expert handling of housing analytics and real-time problem-solving—complemented by Dreama’s role as Executive Assistant—is vital to the championship’s daily operations.
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On-Site Execution: Serving as the primary point of contact during events to resolve accommodation issues in real-time for participants and staff.
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Full-Cycle Accounting: Managing all financial aspects of housing, including both accounts receivable (collections from participants/directors) and accounts payable (payments to venues).
International Directors
National Director
National Director "Coming Soon"
National Directors' section is coming soon. You can find your National Director under "How to Enter" then "Contact National Director."
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National Directors’ compliance and business development
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Member of the International Selection Committee
How to Volunteer:
If you are passionate about the performing arts and want to get involved, consider joining our volunteer team. For more information on volunteer opportunities and how your country can participate, please contact us.
Volunteer Team
WCOPA is supported each year by a team of dedicated volunteers from around the world. These individuals play a crucial role in the smooth operation of the event, contributing their time and enthusiasm to make WCOPA a success.
Contact Us for More Information
To learn more about the WCOPA team or to inquire about opportunities to join us as a volunteer or National Director, feel free to reach out.
