Meet Our Visionary Board
The Arts4MC Board is a dynamic group of dedicated leaders who guide our mission to enrich lives through the arts. Their passion, expertise, and commitment drive our efforts to create a vibrant, creative, and inclusive Monterey County community.
Christopher Long
Board Chair
Representing District 5
Shareholder Attorney, Fenton and Keller
Term Expires 6/30/27
Sandie Borthwick
Secretary
Representing District 4
Marketing Executive (Retired)
Term Expires 6/30/26
Natalie Rava
Treasurer
Representing District 3
CPA
Term Expires 6/30/27
Alexis Arrazola
Board Member
Representing District 5
Communication Director for Assemblymember Dawn Addis
Term Expires 6/30/27
Michael Gutierrez
Board Member
Representing District 1
Superintendent/President Hartnell College
Term Expires 6/30/27
Kiran Kamath
Board Member
Representing District 4
VP of Academic Affairs, Monterey Peninsula College (Retired)
Term Expires 6/30/26
Peter Kasavan
Board Member
Representing District 2
President of Kasavan Architects
Term Expires 6/30/26
TJ Plew
Board Member
Representing District 3
Instructor, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Term Expires 6/30/26
Hugh Smith
Board Member
Representing District 4
Director of Regional Affairs, Youth on Course
Term Expires 6/30/26
Jacquie Atchison
Executive Director/CEO
jacquie(at)arts4mc.org
Laurie Bend
Immediate Past Chair
Representing District 5
Graphic Designer, pageonedesign
Term Expires 6/30/26