A native Angeleno, Matthew’s love of the arts started at a young age when he began acting in school plays. He later attended California State University Northridge where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. Prior to joining the Inner-City Arts team, Matthew worked at Center Theatre Group for 3 ½ years, where he […]
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Michael Sample
Michael Sample is grateful to work alongside the team at Inner-City Arts. He has spent the last 15 years of his career working in arts education, developing programs for children, families, and educators with international nonprofit organizations. Prior to his work in the education and nonprofit sector, Michael was an award-winning professional actor, performing in […]
Nancy Avila
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Nancy received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Cal Poly Pomona. She is a lover of nature, traveling, and photography.
Collette Williams Alleyne
Collette Williams Alleyne has over a decade of experience in alternative and arts education. After starting with Opportunities for Learning as an Academic Recovery Teacher, she entered into the position of Area Curriculum Advisor followed by a promotion to Assistant Principal, Regional Supervisor, and Educational Programs Project Coach. In the past three years as Director […]
Amy Cuenco
Amy Cuenco has over 20 years of finance and accounting management experience with companies in the Los Angeles County area. She oversees all financial matters for the organization including its annual Audit and 990s Federal Tax Forms and brings experience in human resources leadership. She has a deep appreciation for arts education and enjoys working […]
Jennifer Carroll
For close to 25 years, Jennifer has worked in the field of arts and education as a professional actress, teaching artist, classroom teacher, administrator and program leader. She leads the Professional Development department facilitating arts education workshops for teachers, administrators, teaching artists and community members. She also teaches drama to all ages TK-12th. As an […]
Bob Bates
Bob Bates has been a professional artist for over fifty years and has taught art throughout the country, including at the University of Miami in Florida. While working with kids on Skid Row in Los Angeles, Bob had a spiritual vision: to create an art space where at-risk children could explore their creativity, learn and […]
Orlando Moreno
Orlando is a Los Angeles native and with over seven years in arts education. He has supported in various departments and programs at Inner-City Arts, starting off as a work-study intern, and eventually working his way to his current position as Outreach + Programs Manager. When he is not working, Orlando spends his time outdoors […]
Rebecca Tager
Rebecca is a dedicated arts educator with over two decades of experience teaching in Los Angeles. Since 2017, she has been leading the ceramics program at Inner-City Arts. Her passion for ceramics began in high school and has since evolved into a thriving home studio practice teaching adults and teens, where she has shared her […]
Wendy Roque
Wendy is a human resources professional with a passion for cultivating a positive workplace culture and supporting employee development. As a born and raised Angeleno, she enjoys working with the community the organization serves.
Karina Mata
Born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, Karina Mata received double Bachelor of Arts degrees in Film and Media Studies and Sociology from the University of California, Irvine. Among some of her passions are making her niece laugh, taking pictures with her grandpa’s Polaroid Land Camera, exploring new methods for photo printing, and encouraging […]