Adrian has spent the last 10 years working in the music business, helping independent artist get their music heard on tv, films, and ads. Now as a Program Coordinator for Inner-City Arts, he brings an “artists come first” attitude. He has a passion for music and loves to DJ for fun under the name ‘Texas […]
Amanda has worked with nonprofits for more than 20 years to develop strong and effective communication through editorial, managerial, and strategic direction. With a B.A. in Politics and Public Policy Analysis from Pomona College, Amanda has developed a particular expertise on child welfare and education. She is also a volunteer court-appointed special advocate for Los […]
Joanna is so happy to be a member of the coordinating team at Inner-City Arts, combining her loves for theatre, the arts, and education. She was born and raised in the Coachella Valley and then went on to study in New York, graduating from Barnard College of Columbia University with a Bachelor of Arts in […]
As Programs Assistant, Anabel provides support to each program’s director and team to ensure all planning, scheduling, and tasks are completed on time before each programs starts and during its course. Her role creates a connection and bridge between each program so that they work cohesively to understand each other’s time lines as they run […]
Alma is a Development professional with extensive cross-sector experience in non-profit organizations, for-profit corporations, and government agencies. Alma specializes in strategic leadership by creating fundraising plans, managing and producing award-winning grants, producing annual galas and events, cultivating donor support and stewardship. As the previous Director of Development and Communications at the arts non-profit artworxLA, she […]
Born in Guatemala and raised in South Los Angeles, Giselle earned her BA in History and Education. She began to attend Inner-City Arts in 2013 as a freshman in high school, taking every dance class she could enroll in and eventually joining the Inner-City Arts Dance Company. As a program coordinator, she is responsible for […]
With 20 years of experience in the arts education field and 22 years as a professional dancer, Shelby Williams-González has a career made up of overlapping networks. Artist, educator, and leader pushing for social change. Shelby has taught dance and performing arts for LAUSD, as well as developed programs for non-profit organizations such as The […]
Michael Sample is grateful to work alongside the team at Inner-City Arts. He has spent the last 15 years of his career working in arts education, developing programs for children, families, and educators with international nonprofit organizations. Prior to his work in the education and nonprofit sector, Michael was an award-winning professional actor, performing in […]
Collette Williams Alleyne has over a decade of experience in alternative and arts education. After starting with Opportunities for Learning as an Academic Recovery Teacher, she entered into the position of Area Curriculum Advisor followed by a promotion to Assistant Principal, Regional Supervisor, and Educational Programs Project Coach. In the past three years as Director […]
Amy Cuenco has over 20 years of finance and accounting management experience with companies in the Los Angeles County area. She oversees all financial matters for the organization including its annual Audit and 990s Federal Tax Forms and brings experience in human resources leadership. She has a deep appreciation for arts education and enjoys working […]
Orlando is a Los Angeles native and with over seven years in arts education. He has supported in various departments and programs at Inner-City Arts, starting off as a work-study intern, and eventually working his way to his current position as Outreach + Programs Manager. When he is not working, Orlando spends his time outdoors […]
