About Us

Ellen Muse
Executive Director
ellen@kennedyarts.org

Ellen Muse became Kennedy Heights Arts Center’s first Executive Director in January, 2008.  To Ellen, the position at Kennedy Heights Arts Center was her dream job, bringing together her love of the arts and her passion for building community. And it didn’t hurt that the Center is just two minutes from her home! In partnership with the Board of Directors, Ellen is responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives through strategic planning, fundraising, effective programs and community relations.  With more than 20 years experience in nonprofit leadership, Ellen previously served as the Program Director and Director of Development for the Center for Great Neighborhoods in Covington, Kentucky.  She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre from the College of Wooster (Ohio) and a Master’s of Social Work Administration from the University of Cincinnati.

Mallory Feltz
Director of Exhibitions and Public Art
mallory@kennedyarts.org

Mallory Feltz joined the staff at the Kennedy Heights Arts Center in January 2015. Mallory’s love of all art forms and the desire to make art available to all people is what drew her to the organization. As a resident of the area, she is passionate about building a strong community and providing opportunities to its residents. Her own 2-D and 3-D artwork consists of a wide range of materials, mainly textiles, and explores applications of new techniques. Mallory held the position of Arts Education Coordinator at KHAC for four years. In January 2019, Mallory became the new Director of Exhibitions and Public Art for Kennedy Heights Arts Center. Mallory earned her Bachelor’s of Fine Art in Sculpture from the University of Cincinnati, College of Design, Art, Architecture and Planning in 2006, and her MFA in Sculpture from Louisiana State University in 2009. Prior to working at KHAC, Mallory worked in custom framing and the commercial art world coordinating projects for a variety of clientele, including international companies. 

Mairi Huizinga
Bookkeeper

Mairi Huizinga has served in this part-time position since 2016. She has a three year business college degree specializing in computer programming. Mairi worked for IBM for 22 years before coming to Kennedy Heights Arts Center—first as a volunteer, then joining our staff.

Sarah Rodriguez
Director of Education
sarah@kennedyarts.org

As an artist and art educator, Sarah Rodriguez strives to cultivate meaningful relationships and instill a love of making and creativity in all people. Sarah joined the KHAC staff in October 2022, having previously served as School Programs and Tour Manager at the Contemporary Arts Center. She holds a BFA from Wright State University and an MFA from Miami University.

Shawndale Thomas
After School Program Coordinator
shawndale@kennedyarts.org

With more than 15 years of dedicated service as an advocate and champion for the advancement and social wellbeing of youth, and as a professional photographer and arts educator, Shawndale Thomas joined our team in August 2022 to develop and run The Cr8 Club, an arts and social learning after-school program at Woodford Academy. He earned an Associate Degree in Interactive Media Design from the Art Institute of Ohio-Cincinnati.

Clare Miller
Program and Event Coordinator
clare@kennedyarts.org

A graduate of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music with a Masters of Oboe Performance, Clare Miller has served as the Operations Coordinator of Youth Jazz Cincinnati, our after-school jazz education program in partnership with Cincinnati Public Schools, since 2019. Clare also coordinates special events for the arts center and private rentals.

Quentin Coleman
Assistant to the Director, Youth Jazz Cincinnati

Jazz guitarist and proud graduate of Cincinnati Public Schools, Quentin Coleman pays it forward by helping young CPS student musicians develop their craft as assistant to Youth Jazz Cincinnati Director Dr. Isidore Rudnick.

President
Donita Parrish
Legal Aid Society of
Greater Cincinnati

Vice President
Spencer Mapes
Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber

Treasurer
Robert Ramsay
Barnes Dennig

Secretary
Amber Rae Hurak
Accenture

David Gruber
Procter and Gamble

William Jones
Photographer

Tamara Lang
UC Health

Ena Nearon
Ten Talents Network

Audrey Pettengill
GE Aviation

Lise Sigward
Procter and Gamble