The College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Council and Young Alumni Council supports the dean, faculty, staff, and students in their efforts to carry out the mission and vision of VPA.
VPA Council
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![Paul Leibowitz]()
Editorial DesignPresident and CCO, Leibowitz Branding & Design -
![Julie Kubacki]()
Music IndustryVice President, Artist Promotion & Development, In De Goot Entertainment -
![Robb Armstrong]()
Advertising DesignCartoonist and Creator, "JumpStart" -
![Richard Boender]()
IllustrationInvestor and Visual Artist -
![Matthew Britten]()
DramaEntertainment Entrepreneur and Founder, Scene Partners -
![Keith Cartwright]()
Communications DesignPresident and Chief Creative Officer, CartwrightCo-Founder, Saturday Morning -
![Kevin Chernett]()
Speech CommunicationExecutive Vice President, Head of Global Media Partnerships, Live Nation Entertainment -
![Mary Cotter]()
MusicCommunity Leader/Volunteer -
![Lauren Cramer]()
LawPartner, McLaughlin & Stern, LLPVPA Council Chair Emerita -
![Leslie DiNicola]()
DramaSinger-Songwriter -
![Alan Dye]()
Communications DesignVice President of Human Interface Design, Apple -
![Dennis Gilbert]()
Music EducationOwner, CPB Partners LLC -
![Nancy Gilbert]()
Elementary EducationCommunity Service Volunteer -
![Eric Gleason]()
Art History and Political ScienceSenior Director, Kasmin Gallery -
![Bronagh Hanley]()
Speech CommunicationPartner and Chief Communications Officer, Preface Global -
![Yadira Harrison]()
Communication and Rhetorical StudiesCo-Founder, VERB -
![Ravi Kapur]()
Speech Communication and Political ScienceFounder and CEO, Diya TV -
![Chuck Klaus]()
Media StudiesCo-Director, Grand Emporium -
![Jill Leary]()
Art EducationOwner and Founder, Railyard Arts Studio -
![Jim Morris]()
Television, Radio, and FilmPresident, Pixar Animation Studios -
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Advertising DesignFounder, Claritas Events -
![Dan Silver]()
FilmCEO, BD4 -
![Aaron Sorkin]()
Musical TheaterScreenwriter, Playwright, Producer, Director -
![Marylyn Turner]()
Art EducationCEO, Grand House Management -
![Sara Villagio]()
Music IndustryChief Marketing Officer, Carnegie Hall
VPA Council Emeritus Members
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![Ellen Ghelardi]()
DramaExecutive Director, Dexter F. & Dorothy H. Baker Foundation -
![Warren Kimble]()
Advertising DesignArtist and Owner, Warren Kimble Gallery and Studio -
![Iris Magidson]()
Advertising DesignIndependent Design Professional -
![Kenneth Sparks]()
Speech CommunicationPresident and CEO, Ken Sparks Associates LLC
VPA Young Alumni Council
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![Noah Aberlin]()
Musical TheaterGeneral Manager, Paul Taylor Dance Foundation -
![Gyasi Barber]()
Music EducationGlobal Product Solutions Lead, Indeed.com -
![Naiya Jai Campbell]()
Communication and Rhetorical StudiesStudent Success Liaison, Broward College -
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Communication and Rhetorical StudiesSenior Creative Strategist, Vox Media -
![Michael Contini]()
Musical TheaterDirector of Sales, Sphera -
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Music CompositionTechnical Engineer, Allvue Systems -
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Fashion DesignEvent Manager -
![Nancy Taylor]()
Art PhotographySenior Editor, Lake Union imprint, Amazon Publishing -
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Music IndustryDigital Sales Manager, VP Music Group Inc. -
![Jessica Hurwit]()
Industrial and Interaction DesignDesign Manager, Uncommon Goods -
![Eric Jarboe]()
Musical TheaterCo-CEO and Founder, Happy Accidents -
![Julia Kipnis]()
FilmFilm Programmer (Nashville Film Festival, Mountainfilm) -
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SculptureDirector of Marketing, ETHERFAX -
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Communications DesignDesign Director, Gensler -
![Anwar Nasir]()
Communication and Rhetorical StudiesExecutive Director, Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra -
![Ayana Patterson]()
Industrial and Interaction DesignDesign Strategist and CMF Specialist -
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DramaHead of Recruiting and Development, Creative Artists Agency -
![Evin Robinson]()
Communication and Rhetorical StudiesPresident, America On Tech -
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Art EducationDesigner and Art Director, Saturday Night Live -
![Dayanna Torres]()
Communication and Rhetorical StudiesVice President, Senior Program Officer U.S. and Europe, Ares Charitable Foundation -
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Museum StudiesFounder, Devon Vander Voort Art Advisory -
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Communications DesignSenior Creative Leader, Major League Baseball
