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Team Members

Katie Atwater Hecklinger

Katie Atwater Hecklinger

CEO

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.

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Kelly Chauncey

Kelly Chauncey

Artistic Director

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

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Laurie Gira

Laurie Gira

Grants Writer

Laurie earned her Juris Doctor from The George Washington University School of Law, and was an associate with the Law Firm of Covington.

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Elly Makowski

Elly Makowski

Technical Director

Elly Makowski is the Technical Director for BlackRock Center for the arts, where she is responsible for bringing artistic ideas to life through the application of scientific and engineering principles.

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Anjelica Niebuhr

Anjelica Niebuhr

Education Manager: Camps and Outreach

Anjelica received her BFA in Studio Art (2014), with a Minor in Psychology at Marymount University, Virginia. She hails from Arlington Arts Center as a junior curator, while assisting art education programs, and coordinating non-profit events.

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Michael Sickles

Michael Sickles

Director of Operations and Facilities

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

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Mila Yochum

Mila Yochum

Chief Operating Officer

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Amanda Bradley

Amanda Bradley

Director of Marketing & Communications

Amanda Bradley received her bachelor's degree at James Madison University in Media Arts & Design and has built her career as an arts & nonprofit communications expert.

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Joshua Gamma

Joshua Gamma

Gallery Director

Joshua Gamma is a curator and designer based in Baltimore.

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Jordan Hersh

Jordan Hersh

Assistant Technical Director

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

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Matthew Marks

Matthew Marks

Executive and Development Assistant

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Chontelle Norris

Chontelle Norris

Food and Beverage Manager

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Reva Thompson

Reva Thompson

Education Manager

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.

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Sarah Byrons

Sarah Byrons

Director of Patron Services

Sarah is a multidisciplinary theatre maker with a background in the creation of new and devised work, as well as extensive training in Shakespearean verse and performance.

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Pamela Garrido

Pamela Garrido

Programs Specialist

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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.

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Tiffany Martin

Tiffany Martin

Patron Services Associate

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Kirk Patton

Kirk Patton

Programs Manager

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John Wilkins

John Wilkins

Operations Manager

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