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MEET THE TEAM! 

Katie Hecklinger

Katie Hecklinger

Chief Executive Officer

Katie Hecklinger joined BlackRock in 2019 as Director of Education after more than 22 years as an educator, consulting teacher, curriculum developer, and Assistant Principal in the Montgomery County Public Schools.

Joshua Gamma

Joshua Gamma

Gallery Director

Joshua Gamma is a curator and designer based in Baltimore.

Carol Jones

Carol Jones

Business Manager

Carol Jones handles licensing, insurance, Payroll, Accounts payable and receivable, and HR functions including onboarding, references, and performance evaluations.

Elly Makowski

Elly Makowski

Technical Associate

Before joining BlackRock, she served as the Technical Director for Slayton House Theater in Columbia, MD.

Ebonee Price

Ebonee Price

Director of Development

Ebonee Price's purpose here at BlackRock is to develop sustainable relationships with you and cultivate partnerships throughout our communities here in Montgomery County.

Mila Yochum

Mila Yochum

Volunteer Chief Operating Officer

Bio coming soon!

Kelly Chauncey

Kelly Chauncey

Artistic Director

Kelly Chauncey is a product of The Howard University Children’s Theater & Playmakers Repertory Theater from 1978-1982.

Pamela Garrido

Pamela Garrido

Operational Specialist

Pamela Garrido is a proud Maryland native. She has a degree in Video Game Design, and loves putting that degree to work by bringing cool graphics to life.

Jen Katz

Jen Katz

Rentals Manager/Food & Bev Coordinator

Bio coming soon!

Natalie Caroline Mansfield

Natalie Caroline Mansfield

Program Specialist - Marketing

Bio coming soon!

Michael Sickles

Michael Sickles

Senior Director of Operations

Mike received a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies with a focus in stage management & directing from Montclair State University in Montclair, New Jersey.

Ting Wu

Ting Wu

Patron Experience Specialist

Bio coming soon!

Linda Bloom

Linda Bloom

Grants & Public Art Manager

Bio coming soon!

Jordan Hersh

Jordan Hersh

Technical Director

Hersh (they/them) is a DC based theater-maker, with experience in lighting, stage management, production management, and more.

Hazanae Lawrence

Hazanae Lawrence

Volunteer Coordinator/Patron Services Associate

Bio coming soon!

Chontelle Norris

Chontelle Norris

Bartender

Chontelle Norris has been in the Food and Beverage industry for over 25 years. An experienced bartender, she is no stranger to hard work, flexibility, and fast paced environments.

Reva Thompson

Reva Thompson

Director of Education

Reva Thompson received a Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Performance from York College of Pennsylvania, and her Master's in music from James Madison University.

The Germantown Cultural Arts Center, Inc dba BlackRock Center for the Arts is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County.

BLACKROCK CENTER FOR THE ARTS

12901 Town Commons Drive

Germantown, MD 20874 

301.528.2260 | info@blackrockcenter.org

HOURS (MAY VARY)

Mondays: Closed
Tuesday - Friday: 12 PM – 6 PM

Saturday: 12 PM - 4 PM

Sunday: 9 AM - 2 PM (See gallery page for gallery hours!)

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