Very Special Arts

Industry: Nonprofit organization

Description

VSA, is an international organization on arts, education and disability, which was founded in 1974 by former U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Jean Kennedy Smith, and is headquartered in Washington, DC. In 2011, VSA became the Department of VSA and Accessibility at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Founder: Jean Kennedy Smith Founded: 1974, Washington, D.C. Headquarters: Washington, D.C. Type of business: Nonprofit organization

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Very Special Arts Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Kannon Cummings Kannon Cummings Upper Marlboro, Maryland Details
Kannon Cummings's Very Special Arts Experience May 2010 - June 2010
Job Detention Officer at Anne Arundel Detention Center
Industry Law Enforcement
Experience
Anne Arundel Detention Center   July 2014 - Present
Frostburg State University  January 2011 - May 2013
Calvert County Sheriff's Office  May 2011 - August 2011
Very Special Arts   May 2010 - June 2010
Very Special Arts   June 2006 - September 2006

Skills
Politics, Political Science, Comparative Politics, Global Politics, State Politics, Philosophy, Political Philosophy, Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Social Psychology, Sociology, Political Sociology, ATV, Photography, Digital Photography, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Programming Languages, Outstanding..., Persuasion, Website Development, Martial Arts, Kickboxing, Cardio Kickboxing, Boxing, Taekwondo, Hapkido, Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Friendly Personality, Positive Personality, Self Defense, Patrol, Police, Enforcement, Counterintelligence, Economics, Global Economics

Education
Frostburg State University   2011 — 2013
Criminal Law, Social Sciences

College of Southern Maryland   2008 — 2010
Criminal Justice, Social Sciences

Calvert Career Center   2003 — 2005
Certificate of Completion, Computer Programming

Northern High School   2002 — 2006
High School Diploma, Foreign Language

Gretchen Glick Gretchen Glick Santa Barbara, California Area Details
Gretchen Glick's Very Special Arts Experience October 1986 - October 1988
Job Managing Partner WTR PR and CMTUS Founder
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Global Travel  January 1998 - December 1999
St. Martin of Tours  January 1993 - December 1997
Wyoming Territorial Park   April 1992 - October 1992
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet  November 1990 - April 1991
CLARE Foundation  October 1988 - October 1990
Very Special Arts   October 1986 - October 1988
Mount St. Mary's College   August 1983 - September 1986
Oklahoma Historical Society  October 1979 - August 1982
Getty Museum   January 1978 - February 1979
Wichita Falls Museum and Art Center   June 1977 - December 1978

Skills
Art Direction, Creative Writing, Non-profits, Fundraising, Arts, Art, Books, Marketing Communications, Motivational Speaking, Health Awareness, Awareness, Troubleshooting, Omsbudman, Photography, Public Relations, Publications, Public Policy, Grant Writing, Coordinating Special..., Graphic Design, Hospitality, Conference Coordination, Health Advocacy, Nonprofits, Event Management, Editing, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Management, Blogging, Social Networking, Community Development, Publicity, Media Relations, Newsletters, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Copywriting, Online Marketing, Facebook, Press Releases, Publishing, Corporate Communications, New Media, Advertising, Strategic Communications, Creative Direction, Content Strategy

Education
Arizona State University   1974 — 1977
M.A.

California Lutheran University   1970 — 1974
BA Art/Art History

California Lutheran University   1970 — 1974
B.A.

Janet M. Starke Janet M. Starke Richmond, Virginia Details
Janet M. Starke's Very Special Arts Experience May 1995 - May 1996
Job Director of Education at CenterStage
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Richmond CenterStage   March 2009 - Present
Americans for the Arts  January 2014 - Present
ArtsTeach   March 2006 - February 2009
CET - Greater Cincinnati Television Education Foundation   May 2003 - November 2005
NC Blumenthal Performing Arts Center  March 2001 - March 2003
Barksdale Theatre  May 2000 - January 2001
Orpheum Theatre  January 1999 - May 2000
Nashville Institute for the Arts   May 1996 - January 1999
Very Special Arts   May 1995 - May 1996

Skills
Arts Education, Grant Writing, Artistic/Education..., Arts Administration, Grants, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Theatre, Board Development, Performing Arts, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Non-profit..., Higher Education, Teaching, Annual Giving, Curriculum Development, Program Management, Program Development, Event Planning, Arts Integration, Art Education, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Staff Development, Dance, Stewardship, Philanthropy

Education
University of Cincinnati   2004 — 2006
MA, Arts Administration

Shenandoah University   1991 — 1995
BS, Arts Management

Huntington, Beth Ann Huntington, Beth Ann Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Area Details
Huntington, Beth Ann's Very Special Arts Experience 1987 - 1989
Job Seasoned Communications Professional
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Seeking new career in Senior Living   January 2015 - Present
Coldwell Banker Residental Brokerage (formerly Jack Gaughen Realtor ERA)   February 2007 - December 2014
Jack Gaughen Realtor ERA Camp Hill, PA  2007 - 2011
Jack Gaughen Realtor ERA Camp Hill, PA  2005 - 2011
Jack Gaughen Realtor ERA Camp Hill, PA  2003 - 2005
United Cerebral Palsy  1995 - 1996
American Healthcare Institute   1991 - 1994
BAS Consulting   1990 - 1990
Very Special Arts   1987 - 1989
Science 86 Magazine   1984 - 1986

Skills
Corporate Relocation, Communication, Marketing, Writing, Training, Customer Relations

Education
American University
BA, Public Communication

Mary M. Davis Mary M. Davis Woodland, California Details
Mary M. Davis's Very Special Arts Experience 2010 - 2010
Job Volunteer Docent
Industry Online Media
Experience
County of Yolo Human Resources   October 2011 - Present
CDM (Catanio Digital Media), Woodland, California   January 2006 - February 2011
Process Theatre, Inc., Sacramento, California   September 2009 - June 2010
Very Special Arts   2010 - 2010
CSUS Communications Dept.,   January 2009 - June 2009
Santa Clara County Social Services Agency  July 1995 - September 2004
Santa Clara County Department of Mental Health   September 1990 - June 1995
Santa Clara County Department of Mental Health   June 1985 - August 1990
Santa Clara County Public Administrator/Guardian   November 1982 - June 1985

Skills
Advice, Online Research, Adobe Creative Suite, CSS, Illustrator, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Photoshop, Blogging, Microsoft Office, HTML, Social Media, Editing, Teaching

Education
California State University-Sacramento   2007 — 2009
BA, Communications/Digital Media/New Media/Webmaster

Woodland Community College   2005 — 2007
AS, General Education/Transfer

Rayna Aylward Rayna Aylward Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Rayna Aylward's Very Special Arts Experience 1988 - 1990
Job President, Kol Ami Congregation; Board Member, Policy Works; Teacher, Literacy Council of Northern Virginia
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Kol Ami Congregation   June 2014 - Present
PolicyWorks   January 2013 - Present
U.S. Department of Education   October 2009 - December 2012
Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation   1990 - October 2009
Very Special Arts   1988 - 1990
US Department of State  1980 - 1988

Skills
Non-profits, Policy, Grants, Public Speaking, Writing, Government Relations, Community Relations, Fundraising, Community Development, Community Outreach, Program Development, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, Public Policy, Program Evaluation, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Volunteer Management, Leadership, Project Management, Proposal Writing, Management, Strategic Communications, Government, Event Planning, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Community Organizing, Non-profit..., Legislative Relations, Workshop Facilitation, Program Management, Politics, Public Relations, Editing, Grassroots Organizing, Workforce Development, Speech Writing, Political Campaigns, Legislation, Community Engagement, Economic Development, Social Services, Capacity Building, International...

Education
Beloit College
B.A., English

Boston University
MA, English & American Literature

Julie Abrams Julie Abrams Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Julie Abrams's Very Special Arts Experience 1988 - 1989
Job Expert Consultant and Senior Advisor
Industry Investment Management
Experience
MicroBuild Fund   2012 - Present
Calvert Social Investment Foundation  2003 - Present
Impact Investing Analytics   1994 - Present
International Association of Microfinance Investors (IAMFI)   2008 - 2011
Coopers & Lybrand (now PwC) Strategic Management Services   1989 - 1993
Very Special Arts   1988 - 1989
Xerox do Brasil  1988 - 1988
Women's World Banking  1985 - 1987
Howard Area Community Center  1983 - 1985
Baia Azul   1982 - 1983

Skills
Microfinance, Emerging Markets, Finance, Risk Management, Investments, Strategy, Social Entrepreneurship, Impact Investment, Corporate Governance, Valuation, Banking, Financial Modeling, Ratings, Management Consulting, Financial Risk, Due Diligence, Access to Finance, Financial Inclusion, Development Finance, Frontier Markets, Base of the Pyramid, Social and financial..., Venture capital, Debt, Equity, Board Leadership, Responsible Finance, Social Impact, Training, Market Research, Emerging Topics, Foreign exchange risk, Credit risk, Financial Performance, Deal-closing, Spanish, Portuguese

Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance and Entrepreneurial Management

University of Pennsylvania - The Lauder Institute
Master's Degree, (M.A.), International Studies and Latin American Studies, Graduate School of Arts & Sciences

Oberlin College
Economics, Sociology

Vivian Fong Vivian Fong Takoma Park, Maryland Details
Vivian Fong's Very Special Arts Experience 1992 - 1999
Job Retired from WRI
Industry Human Resources
Experience
home  Senior Human Resources GeneralistWorld Resources InstituteSeptember 2013 - January 2015
World Resources Institute  September 2013 - January 2015
World Resouces Institute   1999 - 2013
Very Special Arts   1992 - 1999
First American Bank of Maryland   1987 - 1992

Skills
Policy Analysis, Corporate Social..., International..., Policy, Human Resources, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Climate Change, Public Policy

Education
University of Vermont   1982 — 1984
M Ed, Educational Administration

University of California, Santa Barbara   1975 — 1979
BA, Anthropology

Cathi Weiner Cathi Weiner Indianapolis, Indiana Details
Cathi Weiner's Very Special Arts Experience March 1986 - March 1987
Job SVP Global Tourism, Simon
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Simon Property Group  January 2015 - Present
Simon Brand Ventures   March 2000 - January 2015
Market Square Arena   March 1987 - April 1995
Very Special Arts   March 1986 - March 1987

Skills
Advertising, Brand Development, Contract Negotiation, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Property Management, Real Estate, Strategic Partnerships, New Business Development, Public Relations, Real Estate Development, Social Media Marketing, Sponsorship, Strategic Planning, Event Planning

Education
Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana University Bloomington

Frappier, Michelle Frappier, Michelle Seattle, Washington Details
Frappier, Michelle's Very Special Arts Experience February 2002 - March 2005
Job Assistant Teacher at Academy for PrecisionTeaching
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
Academy for Precision Learning  October 2013 - Present
Academy for Precision Learning  August 2010 - October 2013
Creative Learning Center  August 2005 - June 2010
Very Special Arts   February 2002 - March 2005

Skills
Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Teaching, coaching, Applied Behavior..., RDI, precision teaching, Behavioral Intervention, Autism Spectrum..., Functional Behavior..., Behavior Management, Play Therapy, Asperger's, Down Syndrome, Behavior Modification, Developmental..., Interventions, Community Outreach, PECS, Child Development, Tutoring, Adolescent Therapy, IEP, Parent Education, Early Intervention, Behavioral Disorders, Theatrical Production, Experience Working with..., Dual Diagnosis, Art Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Research

Education
Siena Heights University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theater

Siena Heights University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of arts, Psychology

Sara Goldhawk Sara Goldhawk Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area Details
Sara Goldhawk's Very Special Arts Experience May 1994 - October 1995
Job Managing Consultant, Arts Partners for Learning WNY
Industry Education Management
Experience
Young Audiences of Western New York  March 2012 - Present
Williamsville Central Schools  September 2011 - Present
Goldhawk Pottery   September 2010 - Present
O'Connell and Company   2015 - 2015
University at Buffalo  June 2011 - June 2012
Institute for Higher Education Policy  June 2009 - October 2010
Strategic Partnerships LLC   June 2008 - October 2008
Public Education Network  March 2006 - June 2008
Council of Chief State School Officers  October 1995 - February 2006
Very Special Arts   May 1994 - October 1995

Skills
Higher Education, Workforce Development, Grants, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Education Policy, arts education, Professional..., Education Reform, Grant Writing, Teaching Classes, Social Media Blogging, Website Building, Small Business Online..., communications, Program Evaluation, Non-profit Consulting, Non-profit..., Programme Governance, pottery, partnership development, Membership Development, Curriculum Development, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Event Planning, Partnerships, Staff Development, Curriculum Design, Pottery, Event Management, Policy, Proposal Writing, Public Policy, Program Management, Teacher Training, Art, Blogging, Volunteer Management, Art Education

Education
State University of New York at Buffalo   1991 — 1993
M.Ed., Education Policy

Daemen College   1980 — 1985
BFA, Art, French, Spanish

Université Paris Sorbonne (Paris IV)   1983 — 1984
Elementary Degree (certificate), French (language)

Williamsville South HS   1976 — 1980
Regents Diploma

Forest Elementary

Ellen Fern Ellen Fern Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Ellen Fern's Very Special Arts Experience 1989 - 1992
Job Principal, Washington Partners LLC
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Washington Partners LLC  January 2013 - Present
Washington Partners, LLC  September 2003 - Present
National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy  2000 - 2003
FowlerHoffman LLC   1992 - 2000
Martin & Glantz   1992 - 2000
Very Special Arts   1989 - 1992

Skills
Legislative Relations, Coalitions, Policy Analysis, Strategic Partnerships, Policy, Public Policy, Fundraising, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Grants, Strategy, Strategic Communications, Nonprofits, Political Campaigns, Media Relations, Grassroots Organizing

Education
University of Melbourne   1987 — 1988
Literature, History

Harvard University   1982 — 1986
BA, History, Government

Toll Gate High School

Giselle McGrail Giselle McGrail Greater Denver Area Details
Giselle McGrail's Very Special Arts Experience January 1990 - January 1991
Job Criminal Defense Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Tussay-Cooper Law Firm   August 2008 - Present
Self-Employed  June 1993 - January 2000
M.J. Powers and Company, Inc., Millburn, N.J.   December 1991 - May 1992
Very Special Arts, Washington, D.C.   January 1991 - December 1991
Very Special Arts   January 1990 - January 1991
Oxford University Press  June 1988 - August 1988

Education
Denison University   1985 — 1989
BA, Political Science

Arapahoe Community College
Paralegal Studies

Barbara Sarvis Barbara Sarvis Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida Details
Barbara Sarvis's Very Special Arts Experience September 2011 - Present
Job Portrait Artist/Art Educator/ Curator
Industry Fine Art
Experience
bhsdesigns   2005 - Present
Very Special Arts   September 2011 - Present
Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach   September 1999 - April 2001
The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville  1996 - 1998
Episcopal High School  1988 - 1996

Skills
Oil Painting, Scenic Painting, Designs, Stagecraft, Public Speaking, Publishing, Creative Writing, Teaching, Teaching Art, Art Criticism, Production Managment, Print Production Process, Book Illustration, Design Research, curatorial projects, Executive Management, Art Education, Jewelry Design, Handmade Jewelry, Portrait Painting, Painting, Art, Curatorial Projects, Visual Arts, Art History, Portraits, Contemporary Art, Fine Art, Watercolor, Acrylic, Sculpture, Studio Art, Figurative Art, Mixed Media, Modern Art, Collage

Education
The School of Visual Arts   1968 — 1970
Contemporary Art

University of North Florida   1988 — 1990
Art Education and Special Education, 3.8

Ramapo College of NJ   1971 — 1974
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fine and Studio Arts

Denise Warner Denise Warner Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Denise Warner's Very Special Arts Experience 1990 - 1996
Job Realtor at Long & Foster Companies
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Long & Foster Companies  June 1997 - Present
Very Special Arts   1990 - 1996
Federal Reserve Board of Governors  1982 - 1982

Skills
Listings, Seller Representation, First Time Home Sellers, Buyer Representation, First Time Home Buyers, Residential Homes, Condos, Referrals, Marketing Communications, Non-profit Volunteering, Non-profit..., Townhomes, Real Estate, Sales, Investment Properties, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Sellers, Short Sales, Social Media, Commercial Real Estate, Nonprofits

Education
The University of Kansas
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art History

University of Illinois at Springfield
Master's degree, Community Arts Management

Valley Center High School

Cynthia Archibald Cynthia Archibald Greater Boston Area Details
Cynthia Archibald's Very Special Arts Experience 1993 - 1995
Job Performing Arts Teacher at Boston Public Schools
Industry Education Management
Experience
Boston Public Schools  1995 - Present
Very Special Arts   1993 - 1995

Skills
Choreography, Creative Direction, Yoga, dance, drama, ballet

Education
Fitchburg State College
MS, Media Technology

New York University
BFA, Dance

Deborah White Deborah White Charlottesville, Virginia Area Details
Deborah White's Very Special Arts Experience February 1994 - February 1995
Job Associate Director of Operations, Batten Institute, at Darden School of Business
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Darden School of Business  January 2010 - Present
PRA International, Inc  October 2009 - December 2010
WorldStrides  January 2009 - October 2009
Ernest L. Blumenschein Limited Company   March 2006 - November 2008
Alfred Jacob Miller Limited Company   May 2000 - November 2008
W. R. Leigh Limited Company   May 2000 - November 2008
Gerald Peters Gallery  December 1996 - November 2008
National Museum of Women in the Arts  September 2000 - January 2001
Gerald Peters Gallery  December 1996 - October 1999
Very Special Arts   February 1994 - February 1995

Skills
Research, Writing, Curating, Operating Budgets, Operations Management, Database Administration, Human Resources, Museums, Event Management, Marketing, Program Management, Entrepreneurship, Management, Public Relations, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Team Leadership, Nonprofits, Data Analysis

Education
University of Virginia Darden School of Business
Certificate of Management

The George Washington University
M.A, Art History

University of Virginia
B.A, Foreign Affairs; French

Norfolk Collegiate

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