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We're possible 
because of passion.

Our programs rely on a large network of community, higher education, and personal partnerships with those who share our passions in promoting equitable access to dance, literacy, and mentorship. 

THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE TEAM

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Talia Bailes

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Meet Talia
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Chelsea Mulcahy

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Meet Chelsea
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Afsaneh Faki

FINANCE DIRECTOR

Meet Afsaneh
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Sydney Klau

EDUCATION DIRECTOR

Meet Sydney
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Sophie Savas-Carstens

DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES 

Meet Sophie
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Fernanda Oliveira

ADVISOR

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Kaity Molito

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Meet Kaity
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Sydney LeSon

PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT DIRECTOR

Meet Sydney
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Cameron Mottley

MARKETING DIRECTOR

Meet Cameron
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Katie Kavett

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Meet Katie

NATIONAL STAFF

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Julianna Rose

Program Assistant

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Andréa Abita

Human Resources Manager
 

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Mikel Johnson

Education Fellow
 

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Lily Eros

Program Assistant
 

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Ashley Zimmer

Social Media Fellow
 

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Sona Wyse

Program Improvement Fellow
 

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Natalie Clyburn

Fundraising Director
 

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Bridget Bendezu

Marketing Fellow
 

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Kai Ricketts

Program Specialist

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Eliza Steinman

Data Analyst
 

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