ACADEMY CENTER OF THE ARTS STAFF DIRECTORY
Geoff Kershner
Executive Director
Geoffrey Kershner Executive Director
Walk-in Song: "Hey Ya!" by Outkast
If I could be on any reality show, I'd choose: Nailed It. Stakes are low and I can handle the embarrassment of a horrible-looking cake.
If I could live anywhere for a year, I'd live in: It's cheesy but Central Virginia.
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Tabitha Abbott
Chief Operating Officer
Tabitha Abbott Chief Operations Officer
Walk-in Song: "Poison" by Bell Biv Devoe
If I could hang out with any cartoon character: I would hang out Scooby Doo and eat Scooby Snacks
If I could be any fruit or vegetable, I'd be: Carrots because they are delicious
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Michelline Hall
Chief Programming Officer
Michelline HallChief Programming Officer
Walk-in Song: "All I Do Is Win" by DJ Khaled
If I could see any movie again for the first time, I'd choose: The Matrix
If I could live anywhere for one year, I'd live in: Ghana
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Kimberly Morey
Chief Financial Office
Kimberly Morey Chief Financial Officer
Walk-in Song: "Good as Hell" by Lizzo
If I could bring back any fashion trend, I'd bring back: Platform shoes and GoGo boots
If I could be any supernatural creature, I'd be: A vampire - don't need sleep and live forever!
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A'Nyeja Adams
Online Curator and Art Sales Manager
A'Nyeja Adams Online Curator and Art Sales Manager
Walk-in Song: "No Role Modelz" by J. Cole
If I could see any movie again for the first time, I'd rewatch: The Conjuring (the first movie) I love horror movies and this one was too iconic.
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Mike Anderson
Production Manager
Mike AndersonProduction Manager
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Ted Batt
Director of Visual Arts
Ted Batt Director of Visual Arts
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Malik Bolden
Assistant Production Manager
Malik Bolden Assistant Production Manager
Walk-in Song: "So Fresh, So Clean" by Outkast
If I could see one movie again for the first time, I'd wanna see: Tenet - that movie absolutely blew my mind the first time I saw it!
If I could live anywhere in the world for one year, I'd choose: Italy!
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Jill Campbell
Finance Assistant
Jill Campbell Finance Assistant
Walk-in Song: "Good Bones"
If I could be any fruit or vegetable, I'd be: A Peach
If I could live anywhere in the world for one year, I'd choose: Maui!
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Hannah Cohen
Development Associate
Hannah Cohen Development Associate
If I could see one movie again for the first time, I'd wanna see: Paprika - by Satoshi Kon - it's truly a wild, mesmerizing, and beautifully animated film.
If I could be on any reality show, I'd be on: Chopped! It's the only show where an entrée of peanut butter duck feet, and cotton candy looks good to eat!
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Emily Edivan
Graphic Designer
Emily Edivan Graphic Designer
If I could see one movie again for the first time, I'd wanna see: Everything Everywhere All at Once - It's the best movie I've ever seen and the first time seeing it was life changing.
If I could be on any reality show, I'd be on: Survivor, because who doesn't want to play games on a beach?
If I could live anywhere in the world for one year, I'd choose: Italy!
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Eden Eskaros Operations Manager
Eden Eskaros Operations Manager
If I could be any fruit or vegetable: I would be broccoli because it is arguably one of the most delicious vegetables andddd it has big hair like me!
If I could live anywhere in the world for one year: I would love to live in Austria and just enjoy the Alps' majesty in every season.
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Alexzandra Gancedo
Assistant Production Manager
David Garrett
Facilities Manager
David Garrett Facilities Manager
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Derrick Gunnell Assistant Production Manager, Artist Services
Derrick Gunnell Assistant Production Manager, Artist Services
If I could be on any reality show, I'd choose: Fixer Upper. Chip and Joanna are great and I enjoy working on houses.
If I could live anywhere in the world for one year, I'd live in: Scotland! The culture, as well as the land, is amazing!
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Kelli Johnson
Education Manager
Kelli Johnson Education Manager
Walk-in Song: "Burn the Ships" - For King and Country, or "Godzilla" - Eminem... it depends on the mood
If I could be on any reality show, I'd choose: The Amazing Race... I love travel too much not to choose that one.
If I could be any supernatural creature, I'd be: A Hippogriff - fastest creature on earth & a symbol of love.
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Stephen Kissel
AIM Coordinator
Stephen Kissel AIM Coordinator
If I could be on any reality show, I'd choose: The Great British Bake Off. Everyone on there seems pretty friendly and you're surrounded by baked goods. Who wouldn't want to be on there?
If I could live anywhere in the world for one year, I'd live in: Japan for sure! I don't think I'd ever get tired of exploring.
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Jessica Knapp
Bar Manager
Jessica Knapp Bar Manager
Walk-In Song: "These Nights" by We the Kings
If I could be any supernatural creature, I'd be: A phoenix because they always rise from the ashes and come back stronger.
If I could live anywhere in the world for one year, I'd live in: either New Zealand or Indonesia
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Guy Mavinga Box Office Manager
Guy Mavinga Box Office Manager
If I could see any movie again for the first time, I'd see: Not a movie, but the Black Mirror series.
If I could be any supernatural creature, I'd be: a ghost, but a nice ghost.
If I could be on any reality show, I'd be on: the Circle. Seems light-hearted and fun.
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Stevie Priller
Digital Communications Specialist
Stevie Priller Digital Communications Specialist
If I could watch any movie again for the first time, I'd watch: Inception!
If I could be on any reality show, I'd choose: Next Level Chef, but only if there was a veggie season!
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Sarah Proctor
Director of Stewardship
Sarah Proctor Director of Stewardship
If I could bring back any fashion trend, I'd revive: jelly shoes. I had a pair in every color!
If I could be on any reality show, I'd choose: Survivor. For one, many of the episodes are filmed in my home country, Panama. Second, I love the physical and mental challenge of it all.
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Mele Thompson Assistant Director of Programming
Mele Thompson Assistant Director of Programming
If I could be on any reality show, I'd be on: The Kardashians. My life is just as hectic and dramatic as theirs but on a much smaller scale lol.
If I could live anywhere for a year, I'd choose: New Zealand. It would allow my girls and I to be that much closer to my native land and be around other Polynesians without being too far from society.
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Dabney Treacy
Director of Development
Dabney Treacy Director of Development
If I could see any movie again for the first time, I'd watch: Steel Magnolias - to hear the dialogue for the first time again.
If I could be on any reality show, I'd choose: the show with French Chef Jacques Pépin!
If I could live anywhere for a year, I'd live in: Freiburg, Germany.
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Michelle Velastegui
Performance and Corporate Rentals Manager
Michelle Velastegui Performance and Corporate Rentals Manager
If I could be any fruit or vegetable, I'd be a: PLANTAIN because it represents my Spanish Culture and you can have them sweet or salty (just like me LOL)
If I could live anywhere for a year, I'd live in: Koln Germany with my daughter!!!
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Virgil Wallace
Inventory Manager
Virgil Wallace Inventory Manager
If I could see any movie again for the first time, I'd watch: Hellboy (2004) - great characters, incredible practical effects makeup, and classic cheesy early 2000's one liners.
If I could be any supernatural creature, I'd be: Mothman- he's the coolest one.
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Whitney West Assistant Facilities Manager
Whitney West Assistant Facilities Manager
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Joel Williams Director of Marketing
Joel Williams Director of Marketing
Walk-in Song: "Flava in Ya Ear" by Craig Mack
If I could bring back any fashion trend, I'd revive: Leisure Suits, you'd be ready for any occasion.
If I could be on any reality show, I'd be on: Alone, It seems like it would be a good break.
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Staff Information By Department
Chief Executive Officer: Geoffrey Kershner – [email protected]
Chief Financial Officer: Kimberly Morey – [email protected]
Finance Assistant: Jill Campbell – [email protected]
Chief Programming Officer: Michelline Hall – [email protected]
Director of Visual Arts: Ted Batt – [email protected]
Education Manager: Kelli Johnson – [email protected]
Assistant Director of Programs: Mele Thompson – [email protected]
Academy In Motion Manager: Stephen Kissel – [email protected]
Online Curator and Art Sales Manager: A’Nyeja Adams – [email protected]
Chief Operations Officer: Tabitha Abbott – [email protected]
Box Office Manager: Guy Mavinga – [email protected]
Performance and Corporate Rentals Manager: Michelle Velastegui – [email protected]
Operations Manager: Eden Eskaros – [email protected]
Inventory Manager: Virgil Wallace – [email protected]
Bar Manager: Jessica Knapp – [email protected]
Director of Development: Dabney Treacy – [email protected]
Director of Stewardship: Sarah Proctor – [email protected]
Development Associate: Hannah Cohen – [email protected]
Production Manager: Mike Anderson – [email protected]
Assistant Production Manger, Artist Services: Derrick Gunnell – [email protected]
Assistant Production Manager: Mailk Bolden – [email protected]
Assistant Production Manager: Alexzandra Gancedo – [email protected]
Facilities Manager: David Garrett – [email protected]
Whitney West – [email protected]
Director of Marketing: Joel Williams – [email protected]
Graphic Designer: Emily Edivan – [email protected]
Digital Communications Specialist: Stevie Priller – [email protected]
