People
Staff
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Najee Brown (he/him)
As a young Afro-Latino boy growing up in Brooklyn, NY, during the early ’90s, theater was an important tool that helped Najee Brown imagine a better world in the midst of increased violence due to the crack epidemic. He saw that performing arts could facilitate a safe environment, where people felt free enough to express themselves and their social justice views through storytelling on stage. In that spirit, Brown recently founded Theater For the People to provide that same outlet and opportunities for today’s youth and adults, especially in cities that either lack diversity or include communities of marginalized people. He brings this entrepreneurial and creative energy now to the Multicultural Arts Center.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Adria Katz (she/her)
MARKETING AND COMMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Zoe Langosy (she/her)
The daughter of an artist and writer, Zoe’s creativity was nurtured at an early age. She attended Massachusetts College of Art where she earned a B.F.A. in Illustration. Over the past two decades she has produced artwork for multiple clients, including MTV; shown her artwork both internationally and nationally; worked as a visualizer for a L.A.-based fashion designer; and held positions at various design studios and art centers as both illustrator and designer. Currently, Zoe works as a freelance graphic designer, marketing consultant, and illustrator in addition to her role as Marketing and Communications Manager at the Multicultural Arts Center. To view Zoe’s illustration, visit www.zoe.langosy.net.
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
Taylor Hansen (he/him)
Taylor is an event planner, production manager, technical director, and stage manager in and around the Boston area. He works on theater, events, dance, opera and other less qualifiable events. In 2017, Taylor launched TH.ESP Event Safety Planning, a theater and production consulting business which focuses on safety planning for small theater and independent live events. He is a member of USITT and the Event Safety Alliance. In his spare time he works as a Disaster and Sheltering volunteer for the Red Cross.
PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE
Francis Bordeleau (he/they)
Francis is a New England-based artist who works across many mediums. They attend Lesley University in Cambridge, MA for illustration. They are also a lighting designer and production assistant for the Y theatre company in Salem, MA. They love classical theatre, folk music, and they have a passion for comics and storytelling through art.
Board
PRESIDENT
Kashif Hoda
Community member, former journalist, Biotech professional
SECRETARY
Lijia Wang
Product Manager at State Street
TREASURER
Ron Savage
Vice President and Executive Director of Berklee College of Music. Also, Founder of Ron Savage Music Academy and Co-Founder/Artistic Director of Cambridge Jazz Foundation
DIRECTOR
Tarikh Campbell
Inclusion & Engagement Specialist at SimpliSafe/Executive Director of ConArt, The Dance Company
DIRECTOR
George Earley
Executive Consultant at PRAXIS Events & Campaigns
DIRECTOR
Lucas Marino
Director of Business Development, Solar Landscape
DIRECTOR
Marissa Molinar
Founder/Director, Midday Movement Series and freelance professional dancer
BOARD FELLOW
Evelis Cruz
Academic Programs Associate, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston