Say hello to our new board members!
NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Welcome Shari and Jessica!!!
Please join us in welcoming our two new board members Shari and Jessica! We can't wait to work with them on our strategic goals through 2022, and look forward to their contributions to artworxLA. Keep reading to learn more!
Shari Holly | Director of Operations, Pipelines
Pipelines is a mobile app that connects underrepresented talent to job and training opportunities in tech, entertainment, and creative industries.
Shari began her work in the diversity & inclusion space as Program Manager at PromaxBDA, working closely with the entertainment marketing industry where she implemented and maintained several programs that spanned across the country. Her primary programs being Promo Pathway, the Executive Mentorship program, and the first ever Creative Coach Program. Through Promo Pathway, she worked directly with underrepresented, emerging talent to prepare them to transition into the entertainment marketing industry and the early stages of their creative careers.
Prior to Pipelines, Shari worked as Program Administrator for the first ever Commercial Directors Diversity Program (CDDP); endorsed by both the AICP and the Directors Guild of America. During her tenure, she fostered strong partnerships with both the DGA and AICP memberships and created an industry-engaging platform that provides immersive opportunities to underrepresented commercial and film directors.
She is a Western Michigan University alum and is a member of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity.
Jessica Vielmas | Assistant Vice President: Community Outreach
Union Bank/Magnolia Financial Education Center
Jessica F. Vielmas is a Community Banker at MUFG Union Bank. In this role, she oversees Union Bank’s Magnolia Financial Education Center where works closely with individuals and families in the South Los Angeles area to provide them with financial education and resources.
Jessica joined Union Bank 15 years ago and in that time she has shown a dedicated passion for teaching financial education. In 2015, she received the prestigious “Sheroe” award by Los Angeles Councilmember Curren D. Price. The award honors the commitment and dedication of the powerful women who create positive change in their communities.
Jessica believes strongly in stewardship to underserved communities. She is active on various advisory boards including: Magnolia Community Initiative Ambassador Champion, the Community Advisory Committee CAC- The Exposition Park Master Plan Committee, CAC- Good Samaritan Hospital Los
Angeles Stroke Prevention and Education and the Parent Teacher Association at Saint Vincent School Los Angeles. She attended L.A. Trade Tech and completed the MCI Fellowship offered by the Magnolia Community Initiative.
She is a proud mother of two young children and resides in the vibrant South Los Angeles community.
NEW OFFICERS
Board of Directors Executive Committee
Many thanks to our 2018-2020 Board Executive Committee, as they guided the organization through the Executive Director succession plan and the unprecendented COVID-19 pandemic.
Joe Skeehan, Chair
Nicole Barnette, Vice Chair
Lisa Kring, Secretary
Fran Terpak, Treasurer
Please join us in welcoming our new Board Executive Committee!
Nicole Barnette, Chair
Lisa Kring, Vice Chair
Frances Terpak, Secretary
Jordan Cerf, Treasurer
