VPA Council
The VPA Council is a vital resource composed of dedicated alumni who provide strategic guidance, foster alumni engagement and help shape the future of the college. Through their leadership and collaboration, members strengthen the vibrant VPA community and inspire the next generation of creative leaders.
Paul Leibowitz '84, Chair
President and CCO, Leibowitz Branding & Design
Julie Kubacki '00, Vice Chair
Vice President, Artist Promotion & Development, In De Goot Entertainment
Robb Armstrong '85
Cartoonist and Creator, “JumpStart”
Richard Bovender '02
Investor and Visual Artist
Matt Britten '07
Entertainment Entrepreneur and Founder, Scene Partners
Keith Cartwright '97
President and Chief Creative Officer, Cartwright
Co-Founder, Saturday Morning
Kevin Chernett '91
Executive Vice President, Head of Global Media Partnerships, Live Nation Entertainment
Mary Cotter '69
Community Leader/Volunteer
Leslie DiNicola '03
Singer-Songwriter
Alan Dye '97
Vice President of Human Interface Design, Apple
Dennis Gilbert '73
Owner, CPB Partners LLC
Nancy Gilbert '74
Community Service Volunteer
Eric Gleason '05
Senior Director, Kasmin Gallery
Bronagh Hanley '90
Partner and Chief Communications Officer, Preface Global
Yadira Harrison '03
Co-Founder, VERB
Ravi Kapur '00
Founder and CEO, Diya TV
Charles (Chuck) Klaus G'05
Co-Director, Grand Emporium
Jill Leary '91
Owner and Founder, Railyard Arts Studio
Jim Morris '77 G'78
President, Pixar Animation Studios
Claire Murdoch '09
Founder, Claritas Events
Dan Silver '01
CEO, BD4
Aaron Sorkin '83 H'12
Screenwriter, Playwright, Producer, Director
Marylyn Turner '56 G'57
CEO, Grand House Management
Sara Villagio '04
Chief Marketing Officer, Carnegie Hall
VPA Young Alumni Council
The VPA Young Alumni Council helps bridges the gap between alumni and the college, offering invaluable insights, championing initiatives and creating opportunities for current students and fellow alumni.
Noah Aberlin '04
General Manager, Paul Taylor Dance Foundation
Gyasi Barber '11
Senior Lead, Global Product Solutions, Indeed.com
Naiya Jai Campbell '20
Student Success Liaison, Broward College
Markova Casseus '16
Senior Creative Strategist, Vox Media
Michael Contini '06
Director of Sales, Sphera
Alex Ganes '15
Technical Engineer, Allvue Systems
Robyn Goldhar '14
Event Manager
Nancy Taylor Holmes '15
Senior Editor, Lake Union, Amazon Publishing
Karissa Horsford '19
Digital Sales Manager, VP Music Group Inc.
Jessica Hurwit '09
Design Manager, Uncommon Goods
Eric Jarboe '09
Co-CEO and Founder, Happy Accidents
Julia Kipnis '14
Film Programmer (Nashville Film Festival, Mountainfilm)
Allison Kirsch '15
Director of Marketing, ETHERFAX
Kathryn Morse '09
Design Director, Gensler
Anwar Nasir '06
Executive Director, Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
Ayanna Patterson '06
Design Strategy, Development, and CMF Consultant
Claire Posner '06
Head of Recruiting and Development, Creative Artists Agency
Evin Floyd Robinson '12 G'14
President, America On Tech
Melissa Shakun '05
Designer and Art Director, "Saturday Night Live"
Dayanna Torres '06 G'09
Vice President, Senior Program Officer U.S. and Europe, Ares Charitable Foundation
Devon Vander Voort G'23
Founder, Devon Vander Voort Art Advisory
Jason Yeadon '09
Senior Creative Leader, Major League Baseball