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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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 Board of Directors

Stephanie Temeles, President
Senior Gift Planning Advisor
Greater Cincinnati Foundation

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

Bethany Dorsel
Compliance Specialist
Bartlett Wealth Management

Wendy Hill
Freelance Singer & Actor

Vidita Kanniks
Social Media Strategist
TrailBlaze Creative

Emily Lusk
Advancement Manager
St. Vincent de Paul NKY

Samuel Martin
Ex Officio

Aliya Riddle, CFA
Wealth Advisor
Bartlett Wealth Management

Daniel Weeks
Professor of Voice & Dieterle Chair of Music
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music