Nakyung Rhee joined NASAA in 2020 as a research fellow, progressing to research associate in 2021 and research manager in 2025. Her work centers on data-driven research into state arts agency budgets and grants, aiming to inform policies, funding decisions and strategic planning for state arts agencies. She oversees comprehensive surveys and evaluations to support…

Mohja Rhoads leads NASAA’s research team, delivering high-quality data and insights to support state and jurisdictional arts agencies. She oversees an extensive research portfolio that includes dynamic data visualization tools, comprehensive field surveys, and economic, revenue and grant databases. Her work provides customized research solutions tailored to the evolving needs of state arts agencies and…

Through collaboration with leadership, staff and membership, Dora Shick orchestrates the development of NASAA’s strategic and action plans. She facilitates the ongoing assessment of NASAA activities and leads efforts to improve member and staff engagement. She also directs the maintenance of NASAA’s membership records. Prior to joining the team as director of planning and membership…

Amari Starks joined NASAA in 2025 as the operations associate, supporting the organization’s day-to-day office functions. In this role, they manage the membership database, provide scheduling and administrative support for senior staff, and assist with logistical planning of meetings and events. Before joining NASAA, Amari began their nonprofit career at The Afiya Center, where they…

Sue Struve joined NASAA in 2008. She oversees NASAA’s communications to members, partners, colleague organizations, the public and the press. She is responsible for the content and production of NASAA’s broadcast emails, website, reports and printed materials and works to build community among state arts agencies. Sue was previously director of web operations at the…

Marisa Summers joined NASAA in 2020 as assistant to the president and board administrator. She is responsible for the day-to-day management of all activities of the president’s office; this includes managing office operations, member support, special initiatives and external affairs functions. As board administrator, she serves as the president’s liaison to the board of directors…