NPAFE benefits greatly from the remarkable credentials of its Board and team members…together, “The Team”! Each brings valuable know-how, perspective, and passion on matters business, marketing, finance, and especially the performing arts.
Clifford Brody
CEO / Founder
Board Member
Clifford Brody (“Cliff”) serves as the CEO of the National Performing Arts Funding Exchange.
Born and raised in New York City and a long-time resident of Washington, D.C., Brody has had professional incarnations as an …more…
Nicki Schwenner
Global Artist Support and Programming
If there ever has been a tireless person who leaves the rest of us in the dust when it comes to creating new solutions to advance the performing arts, Nicki Schwenner is the one.
Nicki is a professional who never stops smiling no matter what …more…
Julia Jaunich
Social Media / Dance / Arts Management
Company Manager at the State University of New York – Purchase Performing Arts Center with a BA in Arts Management, Julia Jaunich brought a special set of skills to the NPAFE team that helped NPAFE define its social media and corporate outreach strategy for …more…
Maja Galic
Creative Direction
Co-founder and Creative Director of Clearmint Creative, Maja is undoubtedly a rare commodity; one of those people who can be highly creative, laser focused, and a personable leader all at the same time. With an exceptional talent to cut to the core of a brand …more…
David Lobo
Technology and CRM
David Lobo is an experienced marketing professional with proven expertise in digital marketing including managing acquisition channels, overseeing technical development projects, and defining strategies for …more…
Ayala Ossowski is no stranger to creativity and the hard work that goes along with it. Currently fast-tracking both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from American University’s top program in Public Relations and Strategic Communication, Ayala is bringing …more…
Andriana Matviyishyn
NPAFE Lead Volunteer New York City
Major Corporate and Performing Art Initiatives
A self-proclaimed renaissance woman, Andriana Matviyishyn is a business mind in a dancer’s body. At just 18 years old, Andriana was chosen by J.P. Morgan Chase out of hundreds of applicants to receive the Thomas G. Labrecque Smart Start Scholarship, awarding full academic tuition and a four-year stint at the firm. …more…
Yutong Shen has come on board to work on specific projects supporting performing arts events and programs for NPAFE member performing artists.
Yutong comes from Tianjin Provence near …more…
Eléonore Gette
NPAFE Staff Alumna and Now Volunteer – Europe: Marketing Initiatives
Hailing from the Lorraine Province in France and coming to the United States for the very first time to join NPAFE from May through August 2018, Eléonore Gette played – and still plays – a leadership role guiding work for completing and executing NPAFE’s 2018 marketing plan and branding review. Currently in France finishing her …more…
Ellie Sampson
NPAFE Staff Alumna and Now Volunteer – Marketing Initiatives
Coming from the Lorraine Province in France to the United States for the very first time and now joining the NPAFE team to guide the work for completing NPAFE’s 2018 mid-year marketing plan and branding review, Eléonore Gette is finishing her …more…
Julia Battist
Director, Artistic Vision
As Artistic Vision Director at NPAFE, Julia Battist is charged with monitoring the quality of performing artists’ creative process, assuring that there is a match between artist and sponsor expectations. Already a renowned ballet dancer from …more…
Rob Whittle
Board Member
Rob is the longtime owner/CEO of Williams Whittle, a marketing and advertising agency located in Old Town Alexandria. Long recognized as a leader in the mid-Atlantic region, the agency celebrates its 50th birthday in 2017 …more…
Ludivine Gendre
Board Member
Ludivine Gendre is an established professional with an enviable career record in Europe and the United States. She is recognized and respected as a skilled leader and communicator in the private, public and charity sectors. NPAFE is fortunate to have her on board …more…
Scott McAuliffe
Board Member
Scott McAuliffe brings a remarkable breadth and depth of entrepreneurial and technological experience to the National Performing Arts Funding Exchange, along with tenacity and a sense of humor unlike any other. Scott’s level of hand-on experience …more…
