Lisa joined the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut in 2007 with a background in civil rights, social service, and as a small business entrepreneur. Scails serves as a member of the Private Sector Council for Americans for the Arts; a member of the Western Connecticut Economic Develop District Advisory group; and an active partner with the CT Office of the Arts.

I am particularly interested in using my background in art and design in collaboration with my interpersonal skills to increase public engagement with community art spaces. I am eager to gain practical experience through this internship with the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut. When I am not working, I enjoy cooking, exploring the city of Chicago, and spending time with my cat Beso!

Barbara is our news content guru. She keeps up with all the news to share on our website. We’re very lucky to have her!

Fifteen years as a curator, Lisa helps us with online art exhibitions we present, throughout the year and much more!

I’m Mahelet Steinmetz, a UConn-trained graphic designer who believes in the power of design to tell stories, spark change, and bring people together—and I’m excited to grow with a mission-driven creative community.

Lew is the founder of the Cultural Alliance and continues to lead us today. He is a Director with CommonFund, an investment management firm in Wilton.

Dawn is a real estate agent but dance and horticulture, especially orchids 😉 are her creative passions. Dawn is a Realtor for William Pitt Sotheby’s.

Paul is the Special Assistant to the President at Western Connecticut State University. He helps us with grants, events, and PR for the Alliance.

Andrea is the Executive Director for Norwalk River Valley Trail. She is passionate about revitalizing Danbury’s urban core to create a cultural, artistic, and prosperous place.

Dennis is a retired business executive and the former Chairman of the Western CT Chapter of SCORE. He serves in many capacities for CA.

Vicki is not only an interior design genius, but she also brings over 17 years as a supporter and community activist of local non-profit organizations. Vicki is a strategist and knows how to get things done!

Mikayla Hill is a reading instructor at Jericho Partnership in Danbury, CT, and is a bookseller at Barnes and Noble. She has previous educational experience tutoring students from elementary to college, teaching them how to write and express their creativity.

Ryan Hawley is a project management professional and civic leader with a focus on community-centered design. He works in financial services by day and serves as the Impact Coordinator for Third Space Danbury, where he helps bring public art and placemaking projects to life across the city.