MEET THE ASI STAFF

Jen Swan-Kilpatrick
Jen Swan-KilpatrickExecutive Director
Jen represents ASI in state and nationwide advocacy efforts while innovating new ways to keep ASI moving forward.

Call Jen: (716) 833-3004 x.510
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Mark Banaszak
Mark BanaszakFiscal Manager
Mark runs ASI’s fiscal sponsorship and bookkeeping programs and is here to help you get paid for your work.

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Kelsey Capruso
Kelsey CaprusoMarketing & Communications Manager
Kelsey is the voice of our organization, spreading the word about our exciting events, programs, and opportunities – making sure that no one misses out.

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Olivia (Liv) Duke
Olivia (Liv) DukePrograms & Services Coordinator
Liv runs the Arts Access program and supports ASI’s other programs and services.

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Holly Grant
Holly GrantGrants & Programming Director
Holly runs all of our grant programs, including the SCR program, and ASI’s professional development programming.

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Dr. Andrea Nero
Dr. Andrea NeroSenior Development and Engagement Specialist
Andrea secures funding for ASI’s programs and services, while also managing the fiscal sponsorship program.

 

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Gaitrie Subryan
Gaitrie SubryanPrograms & Outreach Coordinator
Gaitrie is ASI’s community connector, empowering artists and arts organizations through programs, partnerships, and events that bring creativity to life across Western New York!

 

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ASI BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS

Owen Ó Súilleabháin – President
Singer, Composer, & Leadership Adviser

Michelle Braswell – Vice President
Event & Program Manager, Buffalo Niagara Partnership

Lindsay Aleshire – Secretary
Environmental, Social and Governance Office – Social Sustainability Lead, M&T Bank

Ryan Flore – Treasurer
Investment Adviser Representative, Principal Securities Inc.

DIRECTORS

Rick Davis
Executive Director, 1891 Fredonia Opera House

Michael A. de Freitas
Attorney, William C. Moran & Associates, P.C.

Michael Farrow
Singer, songwriter

Stephen Grimm
Director of Marketing, Calamar

Noah Goodling
Director of Programs, Nonprofit Support Group

Kimberly Schuette
Managing Director, Chautauqua Symphony; Manager/Artistic Administration, Performing & Visual Arts, Chautauqua Institution

Katherine L. Wood, Esq.
Associate Attorney, Hurwitz & Fine, P.C.