Sharon S. Johnson
Sharon S. Johnson is chair of the Utah Division of Arts & Museums Advisory Board. A skilled facilitator, she has led the board through challenging transitions, providing steady direction that ensured effective change management during times of uncertainty. Johnson has a background in museum development, demonstrating leadership as her all-volunteer team revitalized the Cache Daughters […]
Michelle Laflamme-Childs
Michelle Laflamme-Childs is the executive director of New Mexico Arts (NMA), New Mexico’s federally authorized state arts agency and a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. NMA’s mission is to ensure all New Mexicans have access to the arts in their communities through the state’s percent for public art program, state and federally funded grants to […]
Tony Manfredi
Anthony R. (Tony) Manfredi serves as the executive director of the Nevada Arts Council, the state arts agency within the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. In this role, Manfredi strengthens Nevada’s cultural ecosystem and elevates the arts as a statewide priority. He leads the development of programs, grants and initiatives that expand opportunities […]
Shawn Oban
North Dakota Council on the Arts Chair Dr. Shawn Oban is a seasoned educator, administrator and musician with extensive experience in Bismarck Public Schools, including roles as a principal and district fine arts coordinator. With a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of North Dakota, he focused on the impact of music on children […]
Christina You-sun Park
Christina You-sun Park is the executive director of the Arizona Commission on the Arts, a state agency dedicated to fostering a vibrant arts and culture sector that fuels local economies, enriches communities, enhances education and promotes the health and well-being of Arizona residents. With a broad background in cultural research, creative placemaking and grant making, […]
Allison Tratner
Allison Tratner was voted in as executive director of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts in 2018, having served on the Council staff since 2005 in positions including deputy director and director of communications. During her time at the Council, Tratner has played a pivotal role in elevating the national profile of New […]
Gary Whitley
Gary T. Whitley Jr. is a council member of the Alabama State Council on the Arts. Currently serving as the community relations manager for Huntsville Utilities, Whitley is responsible for internal communications and external community relations. A native of Detroit, Michigan, Whitley moved to Huntsville after receiving a music scholarship to attend Alabama A&M University, […]