Born in St. Petersburg, Florida to parents deeply committed to the arts, Paisley was volunteering with various non-profits from her earliest days. Paisley has worked for the United States Senate and Merrill Lynch. Her first paying job in the not-for-profit sector was as the grants manager at the Charles A. Dana Foundation and most recently, […]
Mike Roque is a seasoned nonprofit professional with over 30 years of experience as an Executive Director, Development Director, and Community Organizer. He is the President of Adobe Consulting, specializing in fundraising and strategic planning. Mike also serves on various nonprofit boards, including the Quivira Coalition and Vital Spaces.
Kristin, a lifelong Santa Fe resident, studied at UNM and Parsons School of Design. She led fundraising at the Museum of New Mexico Foundation and now works in government relations for Los Alamos National Laboratory. Kristin serves on nonprofit boards and is passionate about supporting arts funding in her community.
Christopher Webster, III is an entrepreneur, gallerist, publisher, and producer. He is a principal of Webster Enterprises, an Associate Broker at Sotheby’s International Realty, and Principal and Director of Webster Collection, a gallery specializing in ancient and contemporary art. He is also a Principal and Founder of W Department, a luxury retail experience specializing in […]
Zizi Mueller, a Juilliard-trained flutist and conductor, has held leadership roles in contemporary music. As President of Boosey & Hawkes (2008-2015), she represented top composers and launched initiatives for emerging talent. She’s produced records for major labels and served on numerous music boards, advocating for gender equality in the field.
Elena Higgins, Samoan/Maori heritage, was born in New Zealand and later moved to Australia before settling in Santa Fe, NM. Known for her captivating stage presence and vibrant personality, Elena is a visionary leader, co-founding and directing Indigenous Ways, dedicated to supporting arts, music, and community connection.
Christopher Goett, President and CEO of the Santa Fe Community Foundation, has a background in community development and civic engagement. He previously served as Executive Director of the Wescom Foundation. Christopher holds degrees from Villanova and the University of Maryland, Baltimore. He and his wife Julie enjoy hiking, volunteering, and traveling.
Mr. Heynen has been a leading consultant in media, education, philanthropy, and public service for 5 decades. Jim has served 1,200+ organizations from healthcare to manufacturing to universities to governments. He’s directed hundreds of enterprise formations, mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, conflict resolutions and succession plans. Jim’s writings appear in twenty-nine university texts and reference works […]
Joan Baker is a writer, photographer, long-time supporter, and steward of some of Santa Fe’s most ambitious community-driven initiatives. Joan has been involved with the Santa Fe community through her work with The Farmers’ Market, New Mexico Women.org, KSFR Radio, The Girls School, and Cornerstones. Joan’s understanding and commitment to realizing large-scale community-centered work in […]
Chadwick Shao brings vast experience in branding, digital products, and design strategy to his role as Creative Director. He’s led corporate teams and created globally recognized websites with prestigious clients: Nike, R/GA, Samsung, MasterCard, and more. Chadwick is passionate about integrating meaningful design into the DNA of his clients’ organizations, and uniquely gifted at collaborating […]