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.

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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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Call Mark: (716) 833-3004 x.513
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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.

Email Kelsey: [email protected]
Call Kelsey: (716) 833-3004 x.515
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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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Call Holly: (716) 833-3004 x.512
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Libby Pfonner
Libby PfonnerPrograms & Services Coordinator
Libby leads ASI’s Arts Access program, connecting community members with free and affordable arts opportunities, while also supporting ASI’s broader programs and services.

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Call Libby: (716) 833-3004 x.514
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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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Call Gaitrie: (716) 833-3004 x.516
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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

Nicholas Bond

CEO, American Red Cross WNY Region

Sean Crawford, MBA
Director of Advancement, Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology

Rick Davis
Executive Director, 1891 Fredonia Opera House

Noah Goodling
Director of Programs, Nonprofit Support Group

Kim LaVare, PMP
Managing Director, Clementine Gold Group

Makayla Santiago-Froebel
Interim Associate Director of Belonging and Community Relations Office of Community and Belonging, Chautauqua Institution

Kimberly Schuette
Vice President, Artistic & Orchestra Operations, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

Katherine L. Wood, Esq.
Senior Legal Counsel, Univera Healthcare