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Staff & Board of Directors

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Our team

Our staff is committed to creating a welcoming, supportive environment where every student can explore their creativity, develop their talents, and grow with confidence. We strive to provide meaningful opportunities for artistic expression, leadership, and personal growth while fostering empathy, inclusion, and a strong sense of belonging. Through the arts, we empower young people to embrace their individuality, connect with others, and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

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  • Michele Hillen-NouferExecutive Director
  • Shannon RothExpanded Learning Development Director
  • Treva ClineHR Administration
  • Emilee MercadoOutreach Director
  • Vicki JohnsonCollege & Career Counseling Director
  • Taylor BurrisPerforming Arts Corps Director
  • Kristen DeweygreenClasses & Camps Director
  • Fred LamoraTechnical Director
  • Dennis SeguinCostume Department Director
  • Rebecca DesmondProduction Consultant
  • Richard SantosArts Manager
  • Hayley GreenstreetArts Manager
  • Megan HistandArts Manager
  • Sofia De Angelis BorghesiArts Manager
  • Alexis MoffitArts Manager
  • Jennifer GunterArts Manager
  • Annabelle AndersonArts Manager
  • Charity BermudezArts Manager
  • Mitch BallanceArts Manager
  • Caitlin VanderveenArts Manager
  • Alyssa SongcoOutreach Manager
  • Mari TakaoExpanded Learning Talent & Operations Coordinator
  • Jasmine Fackler-ZavalaExecutive Assistant
  • Judith MorganInternship & Volunteer Coordinator
  • Chloe CookProduction and Administrative Assistant

In focus

Board of Directors

  • Martin Noufer

    Board President · Intel Corporation

  • Adam Ahmed

    Intel Corporation / Sacramento Children’s Museum · Former Board President

  • Amber Cosby

    Golden 1 Credit Union

In focus

Advisory Board

  • Dr. Michael Nguyen

    Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer, Inclusive Excellence

  • Julie Casso

    Nonprofit arts executive director

  • Wayne Cook

    Retired California Arts Council program specialist

  • Christine Kohn

  • Jack Mitchell