Meet The Team
Just as essential to our work is our committed Board of Directors and staff who dedicate their time and heart in service to our mission and champion our cause.
Amelia graduated from Michigan State University in 2011 with degrees in Art History and Anthropology. She received her Masters in Art History from the University at Buffalo in 2014.
Beth is a graduate of Daemen College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Individualize Studies focusing on Arts and Cultural History and of the University at Buffalo earning her Masters of Arts & Sciences in Arts Management.
Allison received a B.S. in Museum Studies from the Rochester Institute of Technology in 2013. She received her Masters Degree in Arts Management from the University at Buffalo.
Jesi graduated with her B.S. in Marketing Management from the Rochester Institute of Technology. She also earned a Masters’ degree in Public Administration with a certificate in Not for Profit Management from SUNY Brockport.
Amanda Collins received her AAS in Photography from Villa Maria College of Buffalo. She has a background in Human Resources at start-up companies, Corporate Philanthropy, and DE&I. Amanda is an artist with a focus in fiber arts, painting, and illustration.
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Beth Ireland
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING
beth@artsforlearningwny.org
Amelia Schrader
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Allison Rabent
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
Jesi Miller
Paola Torres
ARTWORKS COORDINATOR
artworks@artsforlearningwny.org
PROGRAM MANAGER
Amanda Collins
Teaching Artists
DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
GET TO KNOW OUR ENTIRE ROSTER OF TEACHING ARTISTS
Board of Directors
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Executive Committee
Michael Thomas, President - Economic Development Consultant, The Harrison Studio
Karen Camp, Vice President - The Dance Camp & Tapestry Charter School
Zachary Jenkins, Treasurer - NexTier Bank
Jim Howe, Secretary - Chudy Paper, Inc. & School Consultant
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Board Members
Leanne Deshaies - Upstate Niagara Cooperative
Jason Desiderio - Five Star Bank
Laura Douglas - Arthritis National Research Foundation
Heather Kimmins - Hodgson Russ LLP
Michael Leslie - M&T Bank
Arlow Linton - Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP
Paul Pérez - Home HeadQuarters, Inc.
Amy Wlosinski - Daemen University
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Emeritus
Anthony Billoni, Emeritus
Susan Levy, Emeritus
Wendy Pierce, Emeritus
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