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 Lead
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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Desiree Kee
Desiree KeePrograms & Outreach Coordinator
Desiree heads outreach efforts and supports all of ASI’s programs.

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Andrea Nero, PhD
Andrea Nero, PhDDevelopment and Engagement Manager
Andrea secures funding for ASI’s programs and services.

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ASI BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS

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

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

Ms. Katherine Trapanovski – Secretary Director – Events & Outreach, University at Buffalo Center for the Arts

Ms. Heather Warnes – Treasurer CPA, Associate Director of Technical Accounting, Linde

DIRECTORS

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

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

Mr. Michael Farrow
Singer, songwriter

Mr. Ryan Flore
Investment Adviser Representative, Principal Securities Inc.

Mr. Jordan Steves
Emily and Richard Smucker Chair for Education (Interim), Chautauqua Institution

Mr. Earl Wells
President, e3Communications

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