Meet the Team

  • Samuel Martin

    Samuel Martin

    Founding Artistic Director

    Sam is a pianist and bourbon sipper. Special skills include the ability to whistle while inhaling or exhaling. In his spare time, he is very goofy.

  • Natasha Naik

    Natasha Naik

    Programs Manager

    Natasha is a mezzo and former wannabe zookeeper. Special skills include cooking and watching the Tour de France. In her spare time, she’s really funny.

  • Kaylyn Taylor

    Kaylyn Taylor

    Engagement Officer

    Kaylyn is a soprano and Shih Tzu enthusiast. Special skills include styling her dog’s hair in bows. In her spare time, she practices.

  • Lucianna Astorga

    Lucianna Astorga

    Digital Media Coordinator

    Luci is a sustainer of pitches and planner of jokes. Special skills include the ability to kill any and all plant propagations. In her spare time, she rocks.

  • Sarah Farwell

    Sarah Farwell

    Grants & Finance Coordinator

    Sarah is a saxophonist and bunny enthusiast. Special skills include cooking instant mashed potatoes. In her spare time, she giggles.

 Board of Directors

Stephanie Temeles, President
Manager, Institutional Partnerships
Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Nicolette Rader, Secretary
Development Director
The Women’s Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Adam Rader, Treasurer
Senior Engineer
Centric Consulting

Brianna Bragg
Managing Consultant
Bryant Park Consulting

Wendy Hill
Freelance Singer & Actor

Vidita Kanniks
Social Media Strategist
TrailBlaze Creative

Samuel Martin
Ex Officio

Patrick Miller
Senior Associate
Hogan Lovells LLP

Aliya Riddle, CFA
Wealth Advisor
Bartlett Wealth Management