Staff & Board

At 1001 Colors, our team brings creativity, expertise, and purpose together every day to build something bigger than any one project. We are artists, educators, project managers, community builders, and advocates, united by a shared belief that creativity is a powerful pathway to opportunity. 

Our work is rooted in commitment, to young people finding their voice, to artists growing sustainable careers, and to communities shaping their own stories. Behind every mural, every project, and every moment of transformation is a team that shows up with intention, professionalism, and care. 

We lead with experience and learn alongside the people we serve. From designing world class public art to building workforce development pathways, our team blends creative excellence with real world impact. We collaborate across disciplines, partner deeply with communities, and hold ourselves to the highest standards, because the work matters and the people it serves matter even more. 

Together, we are building a creative economy where art becomes livelihood, talent becomes opportunity, and communities thrive. 

Board of Directors

The ArtWorks Board of Directors is the governing body of our organization. These devoted volunteers are responsible for overseeing and stewarding our mission and activities.

Officers

• Laura Humphrey, President, Retired from Bartlett Wealth Management
• Lisa Beshara Saia, Co-Vice President, Executive Marketing and Advertising Consultant
• Jens Rosenkrantz, Jr., Co-Vice President & Treasurer, The Annex Gallery
• Kathryne Gardette, Secretary, Prestige AV & Creative Services

Board Members

• Kelley Brandstetter Tracy, KMK Law
• Rocco D'Ascenzo, Duke Energy Business Services
• Michael DiMaggio, Proximity Partners
• Lynne Friedlander, Community Volunteer
• Agnes Godwin Hall, Macy's
• Barbara Hauser, Procter & Gamble
• Kim Hoeting, Community Volunteer
• Mike Hoeting, Bang Zoom Design
• Chad Kolde, Bartlett Wealth Management
• Pam Kravetz, Art Educator
• Rahiel Michael, The Port
• Joe Muraca, Ernst & Young
• Emily Palmer Wolff, Artist & Entrepreneur
• Jorge Perez, YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
• Mary Ellen Reilly, Fifth Third Bank
• Connie Ross, 84.51
• Christy Samad, 3CDC
• Jared Saperstein, GE Aerospace
• Randy Smith, Jack Rouse Associates
• Preeti Thakar, PwC
• Molly Weissman, PNC
• Allen Woods, MORTAR Cincinnati

Emeriti

• Janel Carroll, Retired, TruePoint Wealth Counsel
• Lauren Hannan Shafer, Community Volunteer
• Ron Houck, Retired, The Plant Trolley, inc.
• John Korn, Retired, American Scaffolding
• Margie Schneider, Community Volunteer
• Sara M. Vance Waddell, SVM Media