August Wilson: The Writer’s Landscape: The first-ever exhibition dedicated to the life and works of August Wilson is now open! Learn More

Our People

The people of the August Wilson African American Cultural Center are a cohort of creative and dedicated arts professionals committed to community and the Center’s mission, vision, and values. They see the audience as cultural partners and meet every challenge with courtesy and a smile.

  • Janis Burley Wilson

    Janis Burley Wilson

    President / CEO

    Bio
  • Professional headshot of Denise Church

    Denise Church

    Vice President
    Operations & Administration

  • Professional portrait of Tonya Johnson

    Tonya Johnson

    Vice President
    Administration & Legal Affairs

  • Amanda Brandes

    Amanda Brandes

    Vice President
    Institutional Advancement

  • Keah Adams

    Keah Adams

    Education and Community Engagement Manager

  • Violet Brooks

    Violet Brooks

    Director
    Artistic Operations

  • Professional portrait of Cathryn Calhoun

    Cathryn Calhoun

    Director
    Education and Community Engagement

  • Amber Knight

    Events Manager

  • Kimberly Jacobs

    Kimberly Jacobs

    Curator & Exhibition Manager

  • Brianna Kubiak

    Brianna Kubiak

    Production Manager

  • Christina McLachlan

    Manager
    Annual Giving and Stewardship

  • Chahni Peeples

    Chahni Peeples

    Director
    Corporate Partnerships

  • Victoria Rajaraman

    Victoria Rajaraman

    Manager
    Development Operations

  • Adrianne Redwood

    Director
    Special Events & Sales

  • Professional portrait of Shane Richardson

    Shane Richardson

    Director
    Production

  • Professional portrait of Abigail Sarnacki

    Abigail Sarnacki

    Director
    Ticketing & Guest Services

  • Professional portrait of Gerald Stevens

    Gerald Stevens

    Director
    Facility Operations

  • Orlando Watson

    A. Orlando Watson

    Senior Director Programming