Rebecca Hass (Nitaawegiizhigok) is a mixed European and Métis woman and a citizen of the Métis Nation of Ontario. At Pacific Opera, she builds partnerships within the local community through innovative musical initiatives and leads the development of new operatic works, including productions for young audiences through Opera Sprouts. An alumna of the OPERA America Leadership Program, she represented Canada at the World Opera Forum in 2024 and serves on the OPERA America Racial Justice Network.

Her ground breaking programs and community partnerships have been recognized with the Arts and Culture Award for Community Work (Victoria, 2019), the Creative Builder Award from the City of Victoria (2021), and in 2022 she became the inaugural recipient of the Nada Ristich Changemaker Award from Opera Canada. Rebecca transitioned into arts administration following a distinguished career as a professional mezzo-soprano, performing with nearly every major opera company and orchestra in Canada. Her voice – on and off the stage – continues to connect people to one another, to culture, and to place.