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Staff
Adam Levi
Executive Director
Meet Our Team!
The staff at The Rye Arts Center is a passionate, creative, and dedicated group of individuals united by a shared mission: making the arts accessible, engaging, and enriching for all. From seasoned educators and talented artists to dynamic administrators and community-builders, each team member brings their own spark to our vibrant organization. Whether they’re curating exhibitions, leading classes, developing innovative programs, or welcoming visitors with a smile, the RAC staff is here to inspire, support, and celebrate the power of the arts in our community.
Vicky Blank
Operations & Programs Manager
Lauren N. Emerson
Marketing & Digital Experience Coordinator
Kennedy Fana
Membership & Development Associate
Sarah Mackay
Exhibitions Curator & Gallery Manager
Heather Rinello
Performing Arts Director &
Pre-K Program Coordinator
Alli West
Director of Development
Kim Wilson
Business Manager
Nicole Zahour
Asst. Director of the Arts Program
Board
Tom Stokes
Ariel Eckstein
Tina Exarhos
Judith Passannante
Joe Devita
Amy Vijayanagar
Hayley Nivelle
Rita Tino-Longo
Sonia Hounsell
Michael Collins
Whitney Whipple
Heath Abramsohn
Simone Bonnet
Keith Cunningham
Ania Dunlop
Michelle Froah
Sonia Hounsell
Eileen Neiman
Jennifer Sandling
Kristina Storm
Advisory Council
Andrew Francella
Patricia Gaulin
David E. Gross
Catherine Parker
Denys Purdy
Michael Schwartz
Peter Sinnott
Robert Wiener
Bruce Zenkel
President, Capital Campaign Co-Chair
Co-Vice President, Planning Co-Chair
Co-Vice President, Personnel Chair
Development Chair
Treasurer
Co-Secretary
Co-Secretary
Governance Co-Chair
Governance Co-Chair
Planning Co-Chair
Marketing Chair
Board Emerita
Gail Harrison Roman, Ph.D.
Artistic Council
Kenneth Cole
John Cunningham
Peter Green
Rupert Holmes
Brian Keane
Anthony Mason
Bill Oberlander
Carin Zakes