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jcal staff

Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning’s staff is a team of bold, values-driven professionals driven by a shared commitment to delivering high quality arts and education programs that uplift the cultural vitality of Southeast Queens. United by purpose and energized by creativity, we work every day to make the arts accessible, meaningful, and transformative.

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    Wendy Arimah Berot

    Director of Program Operations

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    Barrington Brissett

    External Communications Associate

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    Cecily Cherebin

    Finance Manager

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    Tia Collins-Hill

    Office Administrator

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    Courtney Ffrench

    Artistic Director

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    Tyrel Hunt

    Director of Marketing and Communications

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    Leonard Jacobs

    Executive Director

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    Tadia Lynch

    Deputy Director

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    Hernan Mery

    Manager of Facilities

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    Stephen Pink

    Manager of Venue Operations

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    David Smith

    Program Associate

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    Marcello Di Russo

    Manager of Education

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