We are a small but mighty staff of three who get to work with an amazing roster of professional teaching artists and performers to Inspire the Artist Within Each Student.

Nanci Hersh
Executive Director
Nanci was a teaching artist for DiAE before she became Executive Director in 2017. She is...
Ashley SK Davis
Artist Director
Ashley is a dancer, choreographer, actor and teacher, and served as a teaching artist for DiAE...
Elaine Brooks
Executive Assistant
Elaine became Executive Assistant in May 2017 after retiring from J.P. Morgan. Elaine, a weaver with her...