Dallas Class of 2020 – 2021
MADDIE BECKER SMU COX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Office: (979) 422-3696 Cell: (979) 422-3696 Email: [email protected]
Maddie is a student at the SMU Cox School of Business. In college, she started her own theatre company.
Ms. Becker obtained her Bachelor of Arts in theatre arts from Texas A&M University. She has lived and taught in China.
SCOTT BOLLINGER CITY OF GARLAND Office: (972) 205 - 3868 Cell: (817) 657-7522 Email: [email protected]
Scott is the Neighborhood Resources Administrator for the City of Garland; he has witnessed firsthand the effect public art can have on a community and would like to see the value of public art codified into the development process as a vital element to uplifting the human spirit.
Mr. Bollinger completed both his Bachelor of Art in Political Science and English and his Master of Public Administration in City Management at Texas Tech University.
BRAD BROWN JACKSON WALKER LLP Office: (214) 953 - 5819 Cell: (214) 893 - 6351 Email: [email protected]
Brad is a Partner at Jackson Walker LLP, he is looking forward to learning about arts organizations in Dallas and opportunities for nonprofit leadership given that the arts have been a significant part of his life and his family’s lives.
Mr. Brown received his Bachelor of Arts degree as well as his Juris Doctor from the University of Texas.
EMILY BROWN SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY Office: (561) 951-9673 Cell: (561) 951-9673 Email: [email protected]
Emily is an MA/MBA student at Southern Methodist University. She would like to join LAI because she is passionate about pursuing a career in the arts.
Ms. Brown has interned at the Dallas Museum of Arts and Tampa Bay Businesses for Culture and the Arts.
SAM BRUKHAM VERDIGRIS ENSEMBLE Office: (908) 283-0882 Cell: (908) 283-0882 Email: [email protected]
Sam is the artistic director for Verdigris Ensemble. He wants to be a part of LAI in order to learn to be a better leader and implement practices that will keep Verdigris Ensemble growing.
Mr. Bruham received his Bachelor of Music from Westminster Choir College. He founded Verdigris Ensemble in 2017.
SHANNON BRYAN MCWHIN-BRYAN, INC. Office: (214) 535-3773 Cell: (214) 535-3773 Email: [email protected]
Shannon is the owner of McWhin-Bryan, Inc. She is interested in the cultural significance and historical relevance of the arts in today’s society.
Ms. Bryan received her BAS in communication and management from Dallas Baptist University, and is currently working on her Master’s degree at the same institution.
CRAIG CARPENTER THOMPSON & KNIGHT LLP Office: (214) 969-1154 Cell: (214) 683-2803 Email: [email protected]
Craig is an attorney at Thompson & Knight LLP. He has participated in the On My Own Time competition.
Mr. Carpenter received his BS from Clemson University, and his JD from the SMU Dedman School of Law. He is a member of his firm’s arts law practice.
JASON CARR LAW OFFICE OF JASON CARR, PLLC Office: (214) 800 - 2366 Cell: (214) 701 - 3281 Email: [email protected]
Jason an attorney and founder of Jason Carr PLLC. After founding a company in the energy sector that was very successful he sold that business to pursue his long held dream of getting a law degree. He is looking to gain experience with nonprofits and learn about their needs as well as how he can contribute in those areas.
Mr. Carr completed his Bachelor of Art in Psychology at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin, his Juris Doctor at Texas A&M University, and his Master of Law in Securities and Financial Regulation from Georgetown University.
OLIEVETTE CHRISTIAN HALL GROUP Office: (214) 269-9520 Cell: (214) 215-8131 Email: [email protected]
Olievette is an office manager and an executive assistant to the president at Hall Group. She believes that art stimulates the imagination and fuels the mind.
Ms. Christian attended Midwestern State University. She has received the Texas Instruments Quality Award of Excellence for Outstanding Customer Satisfaction.
JESS COLLINS HOK Office: (214) 231 - 5867 Cell: (405) 210 - 0700 Email: [email protected]
Jess is a Senior Project Interior Designer with HOK. The arts have been an integral part of her life and her family, she believes art is crucial to a child’s development and uses art as a creative and therapeutic outlet.
Ms. Collins has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from Miami University and is a practicing artist with a commissioned piece currently shown at One Arts Plaza in Dallas.
MACHELL DENSON AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. Office: (817) 657-7522 Cell: (817) 657-7522 Email: [email protected]
Machell is an operations analyst at American Airlines, Inc. She has served as co-chair on the Judging and Awards Committee for On My Own Time.
Ms. Denson has her BBA in marketing management from the University of Texas, and her Master of Science in Human Relations and Business from Amberton University. She is active in her church and community and she collects tea cups.
SUSAN FISHER THOMPSON & KNIGHT LLP Office: (214)969-1158 Cell: (512)785-3912 Email: [email protected]
Susan is an attorney at Thompson Knight LLP and has trained in classical piano, tap dancing, jazz, and was a member of her high school and college choirs.
Ms. Fisher has graduated from Southwestern University, the University of Texas at Austin, and the SMU Dedman School of Law, where she received her Juris Doctor degree.
AMANDA GADISON THOMPSON, COE, COUSINS & IRONS Office: (214) 880-2772 Cell: (469) 600-6921 Email: [email protected]
Amanda is an attorney at Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons. She wants to join LAI in order to expand her skill set and learn new things about the community.
Ms. Gadison has attended the University of Texas at East Tyler and the UNT Dallas College of Law and earned her bachelor’s degree in communications and Juris Doctor candidacy.
AMBER GREEN UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER Office: (214) 648-3195 Cell: (817) 901-0604 Email: [email protected]
Amber is a supervisor at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She wants to join LAI in order to become a better supervisor and further distinguish herself as a leader vs. boss.
Ms. Green is working on her Associate of Arts in business administration and management at North Lake College.
CLARA HINOJOSA THE MEXICO INSTITUTE Office: (972) 238-0106 Cell: (214) 762-5272 Email: [email protected]
Clara is the founding director of The Mexico Institute. She has attended many BCA programs throughout the years.
Ms. Hinojosa received her Business Administration degree from the English College in Mexico City, anthropology studies degrees from Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia and Universidad de Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and her BA in liberal arts from Virginia Western College.
NICOLE HOOPER NICOLE HOOPER PHD PLLC Office: (214) 529-1759 Cell: (214) 529-1759 Email: [email protected]
Nicole is a managing member at Nicole Hooper PhD PLLC. For several years, she served on the Advisory Council for the Dallas Ballet Theatre.
Dr. Hooper has graduated from the Institute for American Universities, the University of Virginia, the University of Alabama, and the Medical College of Virginia.
JARED KNIGHT VINSON & ELKINS LLP Office: (214) 220-7827 Cell: (512) 970-0979 Email: [email protected]
Jared is a senior associate at Vinson & Elkins LLP. He performed in and helped with many of his high school plays.
Mr. Knight earned his BA in English from Sewanee and his JD from the University of North Carolina School of Law.
JOYA LANG AT&T PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Office: (678) 362-8566 Cell: (678) 362-8566 Email: [email protected]
Joya is an education and community engagement counselor at the AT&T Performing Arts Center. She is a former professional dancer.
Ms. Lang earned her BFA in dance at the Fordham University Ailey School of Dance, and her Certificate in Grant Writing from the University of Louisville.
KATHRYN MACDONELL TEXAS HEALTH RESOURCES Office: (214) 345-4224 Cell: (214) 908-4793 Email: [email protected]
Kathryn is a geriatric program manager at Texas Health Resources. She is an active member of National Organization of Arts in Health, trh University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine, and the University Settlement in NYC.
Ms. MacDonell received her Bachelor of Education from the University of Calgary, and her Master of Arts, Psychology from the University of Connecticut. She earned the Kahanoff Scholarship for her graduate degree and the Mosaic Pin for demonstrating multicultural awareness and diversity.
ANDREA MENTAL STARBUCKS Office: (817)647-4009 Cell: (214)914-0950 Email: [email protected]
Andrea is a district manager at Starbucks and joined LAI in order to become an advocate and a champion for the arts within the community. She attended an international boarding school from age 14 and has been exposed to a variety of different cultures and backgrounds.
Ms. Mental is currently working on her Associate of Arts degree at Columbus State Community College.
HEATHER MISHRA UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER Office: (972) 896-8779 Cell: (972) 896-8779 Email: [email protected]
Heather is the Associate Vice President for Academic and Administrative Information Resources at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She was an avid participant in the performing arts in high school and college.
Ms. Mishra earned her bachelor of Science in biology and her Master of Business Administration in healthcare leadership with high distinction from the University of Texas at Dallas.
COLLEEN MURRAY VCA KATY TRAIL ANIMAL HOSPITAL Office: (214) 536 - 7032 Cell: (817) 657-7522 Email: [email protected]
Colleen is a Veterinarian who has always found art to be the power in her life, she believes that as humans are animals what sets us apart is the need to experience art whether as a creator, observer, or collector.
Dr. Murray received her Bachelor of Science from Loyola University, her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Louisiana State University and her Certificate of Veterinary Acupuncture from the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture.
JIM PRICE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF DALLAS Office: (214) 922-6360 Cell: (940) 577-1057 Email: [email protected]
Jim works as a senior human resources business partner at the Federal Reserve Bank of Texas. He enjoys the challenge of applying his skills in new and different contexts.
Mr. Price received an MBA with Human Resources Concentration from the University of Dallas, Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business. He has nearly 25 years of experience.
KARA RAFFERTY THE RAFFERTY FIRM Office: (469) 586 - 9986 Cell: (469) 586 - 9986 Email: [email protected]
Kara is the President of The Rafferty Firm, she is interested in pursuing a board member position with a Dallas arts organization and feels that her interest in the arts and LAI will assist her in a role on a board.
Ms. Rafferty received her Bachelor of Science in Housing and Community Development from the University of Minnesota and her Juris Doctor from Hamline University.
ASHLEY SAGE SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY Office: (281) 786-6801 Cell: (281) 786-6801 Email: [email protected]
Ashley is an MA in Art Administration and an MBA candidate at Southern Methodist University. She wants to work to create equitable working conditions for artists and help remove obstacles that artists face.
Ms. Sage earned her Bachelor of Arts in linguistics and theatre studies from the Duke University Trinity School of Arts and Sciences. She believes in lifelong scholarship, that no one is ever done learning.
PRITISH SAVANT NORTHPARK MANAGEMENT COMPANY Office: (214) 369-1234 Cell: (214) 642-6022 Email: [email protected]
Pritish works as a project coordinator at NorthPark Management Company. He enjoys architecture, photography, and art.
Mr. Savant graduated from the Academy of Architecture - India, and Texas A&M University. He is currently working on LEED certification and ARE examination.
SAVANNAH SAXTON AT&T PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Office: (504) 782-8566 Cell: (504) 782-8566 Email: [email protected]
Savannah is a development associate at the AT&T Performing Arts Center. She is a songwriter and a musician.
Ms. Saxton received her Bachelor of Science degree from Loyola University New Orleans. She enjoys poetry, photography, and movies.
TIM SHIPPEY THE BECK GROUP Office: (214) 303 - 6200 Cell: (469) 987 - 7437 Email: [email protected]
Tim is an Associate Principal at The Beck Group. Art has been a large part of his life and often gone hand-in-hand with his profession as an architect, as a direct participant in the arts for some time he is looking forward to learning skills that help to facilitate the arts.
Mr. Shippey received both his Bachelor of Science in Architecture and his Master of Architecture from the University of Texas at Arlington.
LELA SHOOK UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER Office: (214) 648 - 8574 Cell: (214) 457 - 0900 Email: [email protected]
Lela is a Senior Grants and Contract Specialist at UTSW, she has been a patron of the arts since childhood and is a member of many DFW art museums and organizations. As a civic volunteer she is very involved and would like to expand her volunteerism to the art world.
Ms. Shook received her Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of North Texas and has completed courses towards Master of Business Administration from University of Texas at Dallas.
MADELEINE SHROYER MADDREY PLLC Office: (214) 702-9862 Cell: (817) 944-2011 Email: [email protected]
Madeleine is an attorney at Maddrey PLLC. She has visited five of the seven continents and has been exposed to many forms of art across the world.
Ms. Shroyer has graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, and the SMU Dedman School of Law. At Washington University, her volleyball team won the National Championship.
THOMAS SPENCER UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER Office: (214) 645 - 7153 Cell: (214) 796 - 7077 Email: [email protected]
Thomas is the Assistant Vice President of Operations and Compliance at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He believes that art is a valuable and irreplaceable part of a well-lived life and has been involved in the arts since childhood. He helped to reopen the Kessler Theater in Oak Cliff and since has been involved in many arts initiatives including several that bridge digital and traditional mediums.
Dr. Spencer received his Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Study, Executive Master of Business Administration and his Doctor of Philosophy in Public Affairs from University of Texas at Dallas.
CANDICE TAYLOR TAYLOR MADE PR Office: (214) 347 - 5029 Cell: (214) 347 - 5029 Email: [email protected]
Candice is the Creative Director of Media for Taylor Made PR, she has been active in the arts in Dallas for over 20 years in many capacities and hopes to learn new, efficient ways of engaging and implementing progression for the arts community.
Ms. Taylor was formally trained in dance and worked as a model and actress prior to transferring her skills to a career in Public Relations.
JANA WIGHT THOMPSON & KNIGHT LLP Office: (214) 969 – 1 7006 Cell: (318) 355 - 5005 Email: [email protected]
Jana is an Associate at Thompson & Knight LLP where she commits a large part of her law practice to nonprofit organizations. She is interested in the impact of the arts in her community and is eager to learn more about how the arts promote diversity and education.
Ms Wight received her Bachelor of Science and Juris Doctor from Louisiana State University and her Master of Law from New York University School of Law.
BRI WUNDERLI CORGAN Office: (214) 977-3362 Cell: (314)556-5827 Email: [email protected]
Briana is part of the architectural staff at Corgan. She is on the Board of Directors at Color Me Empowered.
Ms. Wunderli has a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master of Architecture from Savannah College of Art and Design. She has five plus years of experience in commercial architecture.
ABBY ZOHNER CORGAN Office: (214) 977-3374 Cell: (314) 422-7131 Email: [email protected]
Abby is a registered interior designer at Corgan. In her free time, she enjoys reading, drawing, and exploring Dallas.
Ms. Zohner has a Master of Interior Architecture and Product Design from Kansas State University. She has worked on projects for Neiman Marcus, Southwest Airlines, the Crow Collection ofAsian Art, and many other organizations.
PETE ZWICK JONES DAY Office: (214) 969 - 3706 Cell: (440) 590 - 5108 Email: [email protected]
Pete is a Partner at Jones Day, he would like to be more connected to his community and cultivate skills needed to shape the future of an arts organization and position it for sustainable success. His earliest memory is of a trip to an art museum with his grandfather and since has traveled to over 20 countries and 30 states visiting art museums in many of those.
Mr. Zwick received his Bachelor of Art in Political Science and Philosophy and completed his Juris Doctor at Case Western Reserve University School of Law.