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Meet Our Team

Our Board and Staff are passionate leaders dedicated to advancing the mission of Glendale Arts. Together, they bring diverse expertise and a shared commitment to empowering artists and enriching our community through the arts.

DeSousa Real Estate Group

Marci DeSousa, Chair

Serving on the board of Glendale Arts is a privilege that Marci holds dear. It is not just an honor; it is a calling to amplify arts experiences for all members of her community. With a heart full of passion and a steadfast determination, Marci envisions a future where the transformative power of the arts ignites inspiration and drives positive change for generations to come.

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Creative Producer

Michele DiNardo

Creative Producer, former Publicist and Marketer with expertise in promotional partnerships and the celebrity space. Finds great joy in integrating Glendale Arts brand into events and experiences and conceiving and executing pathways for connections to advance the organizations mission.

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia. It is a paradisematic country, in which roasted parts of sentences fly into your mouth.
Imagine If Insights & Strategy

Susan Petoyan

Susan believes that while reality may often divide us, #art always connects. She lives this daily by running a full-service agency that inspires people to to create positive impact for themselves and the community as well as donating her time and talents to Glendale Arts.

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia. It is a paradisematic country, in which roasted parts of sentences fly into your mouth.
Glendale Community College

Sheldon Peregrino, Secretary

Sheldon serves on the GA Board of Directors because of his passion for the arts and his belief that an artistic city is a vibrant and thriving one.

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia. It is a paradisematic country, in which roasted parts of sentences fly into your mouth.
Offices of Finkelberg & Finkelberg

Miryam Finkelberg

The arts are instrumental to what we think, say, and do which is why Miryam dedicates her time to building connections in support of Glendale Arts initiatives such as the Glendale International Film Festival.

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia. It is a paradisematic country, in which roasted parts of sentences fly into your mouth.
Glendale Arts

Nina Crowe, CEO

Glendale Arts brings artists and audiences together through diverse, impactful programming that inspires creativity and enriches the lives of its community. With over 14 years of experience across various roles within Glendale Arts, Nina's leadership and deep understanding of the organization have been instrumental in driving its growth, success, and lasting impact.

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia. It is a paradisematic country, in which roasted parts of sentences fly into your mouth.
City National Bank

Artin Ahounber, Treasurer

Outside of his professional life, Artin has a genuine passion for the arts. Growing up as a movie and music connoisseur, he has always appreciated various forms of artistic expression. Additionally, Artin’s personal life is enriched by his daughter, who is actively involved in musical theater.

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Community Advocate

Vic Pallos

Vic has long supported the arts by attending events and donating time and resources. Serving on the Glendale Arts Board gives him an opportunity to be more substantially involved by actually planning and helping to create events and activities. "It's a privilege to serve on a Board to interact with and learn from people having a variety of skills and experiences in developing and presenting arts programs to various audiences."

Vic has long supported the arts by attending event and donating time and resources. Serving on the Glendale Arts Board gives him an opportunity to be more substantially involved by actually planning and helping to create events and activities. It's also a privilege to serve on a Board to interact with and learn from people having a variety of skills and experiences in developing and presenting arts programs to various audiences.
Glendale Arts

Maria Sahakian, COO

Maria has dedicated 18 years to shining a light on arts, culture, and its transformative powers.

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia. It is a paradisematic country, in which roasted parts of sentences fly into your mouth.

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