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Vice President of Finance & Administration
Stuart joined the Cultural Alliance staff in 2010. He administers the Cultural Alliance's finances on both a strategic and day-to-day basis, and supervises the other administrative functions of the office, including membership renewal. Stuart also manages the Alliance's participation in the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Partner Program, which makes grants to organizations through the Program and Project Streams.
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Office Manager
Len Pruden joined the Cultural Alliance in 2005 and serves as the Office Manager. Previously she worked as the Electronic Marketing & Advertising Manager overseeing the Phillyfunguide online events calendar and Funsavers discount email programs, as well as managing online advertising for both. She has led peer review panels for the 5-County Arts Fund and formerly served as the administrative assistant to the Pennsylvania Cultural Data Project. She received her MS in Arts Administration from Drexel University and has a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies in Society and Culture from Emory University.
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Vice President of Marketing & Communications
John McInerney has led the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of the Cultural Alliance's marketing initiatives since joining the Alliance in 2004. He currently directs Engage 2020, the Cultural Alliance's new initiative focused on doubling cultural participation in Greater Philadelphia by the year 2020. He has a BS in business administration from Loyola University (New Orleans) and an MS in arts administration from Drexel University.
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Funsavers Coordinator
Sarah joined the Cultural Alliance in June of 2011. Sarah coordinates Funsavers program, working with organizations to submit and finalize offers and creating the email our subscribers receive each week. A longtime Funsavers Subscriber, Sarah enjoys creating the weekly Funsavers email for our subscribers and sharing the wealth of arts and culture in and around Philadelphia. Previously, Sarah has worked in multiple capacities for Hedgerow Theatre and The Broadway Theatre of Pitman as well as other theatres throughout the country. Sarah is a graduate of Dickinson College where she earned her BA in Theatre Arts (Acting/Directing) and a BA in Psychology.
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Program Manager
Melissa Cooper joined the Cultural Alliance in December of 2007. She manages the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts Project Stream and Program Stream grants and works with the Director of Programs & Planning to coordinate the Philadelphia Cultural List Cooperative, Breakfast Clubs, and Workshops. She graduated from Muhlenberg College in 2005 with a BA in Theatre Arts.
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Phillyfunguide & Advertising Coordinator
Anthony Tanzi joined the Cultural Alliance in 2008 and serves as the site administrator of the Phillyfunguide online events calendar. He also sells online advertising both on Phillyfunguide and in Funsavers. Tanzi previously worked for WPMT, FOX 43 in York, Pennsylvania as a video photographer and editor. He has a BA in Mass Communications and a Minor in Speech Communication from York College.
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Research Analyst
Nick joined the Cultural Alliance in 2005. He is responsible for planning and undertaking much of the Alliance’s research on arts and culture in Greater Philadelphia and plays a key role in the production of the Portfolio and other Alliance reports. He has authored papers on both arts and culture and political philosophy.
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Director of Information Technology
Thomas Taylor joined the Cultural Alliance in 2003 and oversees information technology, including our databases, hardware and user support. Thomas has worked for a variety of nonprofits during his career, including the International Peace Bureau, Friends General Conference, and immediately prior to joining the Alliance, the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation, where he held positions as Communications Director and Office Administrator.
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Director of Web & Communications
Theresa DeAngelis joined the Cultural Alliance in 2002 and became Web & Publications Manager in 2007. She oversees Philaculture.org as well as content and production of the Alliance’s print publications. DeAngelis previously served in marketing and customer relations at CDNOW.com, a pioneering online music store. She has a BA in Music from Gettysburg College.
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Vice President of Development & Chief of Staff
Susan Weiss joined the Cultural Alliance’s staff in 2001 and directs the Alliance’s fundraising efforts. Weiss previously worked at the University of Pennsylvania, where she served as staff writer in the marketing and development departments at the Institute of Contemporary Art and Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. She also worked at Boston's Institute of Contemporary Art and and Dance Umbrella. She has a JD from Boston University and a BA in American Studies from Wellesley College.
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Director of Community Engagement
Nancy DeLucia joined the Cultural Alliance in 2002. As Regional Director, she has met with scores of cultural groups, community leaders, and educators to inform them about the Alliance’s services, identify needs, broker relationships, and provide guidance on economic development initiatives using the arts. She received a BA in economics from the University of Delaware and an MA in economics from the University of Pennsylvania.
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Associate Director of Development
Timothy Weeks joined the Cultural Alliance in 2006. As Associate Director of Development, he manages the Alliance’s individual giving program and oversees a portfolio of corporate, foundation, and government grants. Weeks previously worked in customer service and as a buyer in the interior design industry. He holds a MS in Arts Administration from Drexel University and a BM in piano performance from Cleveland State University.
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Community Engagement Manager
James Claiborne joined the Cultural Alliance in 2005 and previously worked at Independence Blue Cross, where he fielded physician appeals and supported the IBC Medical Directors. As Membership Services Coordinator, James serves as a primary point of contact for Cultural Alliance member organizations and manages membership renewal, cost saving benefits and oversees the health insurance and employee benefits program. James previously studied Business Administration at Drexel University.
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Government Relations Manager
April Williamson joined the Cultural Alliance’s staff in 2001. As Government Relations Manager, she monitors local, state, and federal legislation and policy issues related to arts and culture; cultivates relationships with legislators, political staff, and advocacy representatives of member organizations; coordinates direct lobbying efforts; and provides policy content for the Alliance's publications. She received an MS in arts administration from Drexel University and a BM in jazz voice performance from Temple University.
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Director of Programs & Planning
Kendra joined the Cultural Alliance in 2006 and manages the List Co-Op, Engage 2020 Leadership Program and other collaborative learning programs as well as oversees events for the Cultural Alliance including the Annual Member Meeting & Reception. Kendra is currently a master degree candidate at Drexel University in Arts Administration and holds a BA in Sociology from Le Moyne College in Syracuse, NY.
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Marketing & Adminstrative Assistant
Alison joined the Cultural Alliance in August of 2011.
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Public Relations Manager
Karim Olaechea joined the Cultural Alliance in 2011 and manages the promotion and messaging of the Cultural Alliance’s activities to the media and other key stakeholders, as well as working closely with advocacy and policy staff in communicating with elected officials. Karim has a BA in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania.
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