Meet Our Board
The ArtsCenter's Board of Directors consists of a diverse group of professionals, artists, and community leaders who share a commitment to fostering artistic growth and creativity in Orange County. Their guidance and expertise play an essential role in the continued success of our organization. Discover the dedicated individuals who make up our Board of Directors below!
Joel Hopler
Joel Hopler is a North Carolina–based multidisciplinary artist and community maker who lives in Chapel Hill. His work and community…
London Dernis
London Dernis is a first-year undergraduate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She grew up in South…
Shannon Henry
Shannon Henry is a born and raised Texan who moved to Carrboro in 2025! Shannon holds a B.A. with majors…
Becky Boyles
Rebecca “Becky” Boyles is the Deputy Director of the Renaissance Computing Institute (RENCI) at UNC–Chapel Hill, where she leads large-scale…
Beth Gardiner
Beth Gardiner is a multi-hyphenate creative type focused on live events, storytelling, and community. After earning degrees in Theatre from…
Vicki Rovine
Victoria (Vicki) Rovine is Professor of Art History at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Director of…
Allyson Cross
Allyson is a Rhode Island native who relocated to the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area in 2016 and quickly made it her…
Chieko Murasugi
Chieko Murasugi is an artist who was born in Tokyo, raised in Toronto, and based in San Francisco for 20…
Bernadette Pelissier
Bernadette came to Chapel Hill in 1975 to study at UNC and received her Ph.D. in Sociology in 1980. Bernadette’s…
Kamal A. James
Kamal A. James is founder and Chief Educator at JamesEducation.com. He uses the SAT and ACT to promote college preparation…
Mark Kleinschmidt
Mark Kleinschmidt grew up in the Air Force and spent his childhood living all around the country. He ultimately landed…
Emily Evens
Emily Evens is a North Carolina native who has lived in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area for 25 years. She is…
Rebecca Moore
Rebecca Moore is a ceramic artist living and working in Carrboro. She has been involved in education-related endeavors for many…
Jackie Tanner
Jackie Tanner was born in London then lived in Brussels until age five when her family moved back to the UK. After…
