Meet the Heart of Arts4MC
Our dedicated team of staff and teaching artists is united by a shared passion for making the arts accessible and impactful for everyone in Monterey County. From innovative program leaders to inspiring teaching artists, each member brings unique talents and a deep commitment to fostering creativity, connection, and opportunity for all.
Jacquie Atchison
Executive Director
Paola Diaz
Events Coordinator
Klara Hickmanova
Programs Manager
ReNae Jackson
Arts Education Manager
Gaby Otsu
Gallery Associate
Nelly B. Otsu
Communications Director
Nahomy Pinedo
Marketing Coordinator
Alejandra Ramirez
Programs Director
Karla Rivas
Finance and Operations Director
Teaching Artists
Jessica Ansberry
Teaching Artist, Arts4Healing
Cecelia Azhderian
Teaching Artist, Arts4Healing
Tessie Barrera-Scharaga
Teaching Artist
Kristen Burroughs
Teaching Artist
Arnold Chavez
Teaching Artist
Felix Diaz Contraras
Teaching Artist, Arts4Healing
Victoria Donahue
Teaching Artist, Arts4Healing
Victoria Donahue
Teaching Artist, Arts4Healing
Megan Goodwin
Teaching Artist
Megan Goodwin
Teaching Artist
Anne Greene
Teaching Artist
Beatriz Hussar
Teaching Artist
Beatriz Hussar
Teaching Artist
Melanie Mena
Teaching Artist, Arts4Healing
Peter Meuse
Teaching Artist
Heather Osteraa-Nelson
Teaching Artist
Regina Palmer
Teaching Artist
Lynne Perry
Teaching Artist, Arts4Healing
Ella Prewitt
Teaching Artist, Arts4Healing
Paul Richmond
Teaching Artist
Brenda Saglio
Teaching Artist, Arts4Healing
Karina Salcedo
Teaching Artist
Symphonie Sidhu
Teaching Artist
Symphonie Sidhu
Teaching Artist
Franky Soto
Teaching Artist
Franky Soto
Teaching Artist
Janaka Stagnaro
Teaching Artist, Arts4Healing
Nancy Stainton
Teaching Artist, Arts4Healing
Eddie Standifer
Teaching Artist
Kenji Tanner
Teaching Artist, Arts4Healing
Cassidy Vincent
Teaching Artist, Arts4Healing
Carlos Villagomez
Teaching Artist
Carlos Villagomez
Teaching Artist
Natalia Zakrevskaia
Teaching Artist