Meet Our Team

These dedicated and passionate arts professionals are leading The DC Arts Center
into its next phase of impact, growth, and success.

Staff

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Philip Barlow
Chair, Renowned DC Collector

Karen Cooper
Vice-Chair, Independent Board Development Consultant

Brian Williamson, Esq.
Treasurer, Founding Partner & Private Wealth Advisor, Veridian Capital Partners

Joette James
Secretary, Board-Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist; Owner, Alina Assessment Services, PLLC Independent Art Curator & Consultant

Eames Armstrong
Former General Manager, The DC Arts Center

Kristen Barden
Executive Director, Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District

Lisa Gilotty
Renowned DC Collector

Kathryn McDonnell
Award-winning, DC Artist

ADVISORY BOARD

Jay Bothwell
Past President of The DC Arts Center Board of Directors

Bruce Kogod
Former Chairman and CEO, Maurice Electronics, Co.

Rebecca Montesi
LSM Architects

William Spencer
Executive Director, Institute for International Law & Human Rights