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Jenn Queen – Executive Director
734-926-4120
jqueen@annarborartcenter.org
Jenn Cornell Queen has been part of the Ann Arbor community for over 20 years. She joined A2AC in 2022 after over a decade of working at Ann Arbor SPARK, where she was senior vice president of marketing, communications, and events. Her professional experience includes working with public, private, academic, and nonprofit organizations, including the Detroit Lions, the University of Michigan, Hallmark Greetings, and Milk Means More. Additionally, Jenn is a former two-time business owner, having founded and ran a successful marketing agency as well as a weightlifting gym in Ann Arbor. Throughout her career, she has developed team building and leadership expertise as well as project and budget management, customer service, and fundraising skills. In addition to her professional endeavors, Jenn serves on the board of the Ecology Center, Family Learning Institute, Destination Ann Arbor, and Ann Arbor’s Main Street Area Association.
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KATE ROBERTSON – Sr. Director of Operations
734-926-4126
krobertson@annarborartcenter.org
Kate received her BFA in Studio Art with a Minor in Art History from Minnesota State University. She is a practicing artist and arts administrator/educator. Kate enjoys working collaboratively with the wonderful team at the art center, creative problem-solving, and talking about art.
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RACHEL DEROCHER – SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR
rderocher@annarborartcenter.org
Rachel graduated from Albion College with a BA in Psychological Science and Environmental Studies. She joined the Art Center staff in the summer of 2019 and assists with various education programs. Outside of the Art Center, you’ll find her exploring new hiking trails, taking on new crafts, and befriending all sorts of dogs.
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HANNAH KIRKPATRICK – ART IN PUBLIC DIRECTOR
734-926-4122
hkirkpatrick@annarborartcenter.org
Hannah Kirkpatrick originally hails from New Jersey and, later, Virginia. She received her Master of Architecture degree from the University of Michigan and her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Rhode Island School of Design. Hannah’s work and practice focus on large public art and design projects, collaborative installations and performances, and a craft-based production of glassware and jewelry. She developed her professional career at institutions and in communities such as The Chrysler Museum of Art, The Governor’s School for the Arts, the Norfolk NEON Arts District, Socrates Sculpture Park, Taubman School of Architecture, and many craft schools across the country. Outside the Ann Arbor Art Center, you might find her in the garage making camera obscura installations or engraving glass.
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JENNA SULECKI-LAPPING – EDUCATION DIRECTOR
734-926-4125
jsulecki@annarborartcenter.org
Jenna is a theatre artist whose body of work centers around creating safe, inclusive, and collaborative spaces for people to grow as individuals as well as artists. She joined A2AC after a decade of working as a director, new works developer, and educator. Over the course of her career, she’s had the great pleasure of working with esteemed theatre institutions such as Greenbrier Valley Theatre, Erie, PA’s Shakespeare Summer Nights, Artists Repertory Theatre, Lime Tree Theatre, and more. She received her Master of Fine Arts degree in Directing from the University of Portland, her Bachelor’s degree in Theatre and Communication Arts from Gannon University, and is a former Government of Ireland Fellow. Outside of work, Jenna enjoys reading and spending time with her husband, Josh, and cat, Toast.
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JEREMY WHEELER – MARKETING & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
734-926-4127
jwheeler@annarborartcenter.org
Jeremy Wheeler is a creative force in the Ann Arbor scene, known for fusing comic-book boldness with graphic design flair and soft, intimate watercolors. Over the years, he’s collaborated with iconic local institutions like Vault of Midnight, Ann Arbor District Library, VGKids, Duo, 826 Michigan, and Lo-Fi, helping shape the city’s visual culture. His work has reached national audiences through exhibitions, editorial spreads, book releases, and music-event promotions, including those for The Bang!, Ann Arbor’s legendary dance party, where from 2001 to 2019, he set the tone with immersive, ever-evolving visuals that turned each night into a spectacle.
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AMELIA HISSONG – EDUCATION PROGRAMS MANAGER & ART CAMPS DIRECTOR
734-926-4129
ahissong@annarborartcenter.org
Amelia has taught at A2AC Art Camps since 2016 and is excited to take the helm and work with camp staff to ensure the continuity of the high-quality, super-fun art camp experiences for which the A2AC has become known. Outside of the A2AC, Amelia has taught art in various educational and classroom settings to Elementary through Middle School students primarily in Ypsilanti. Amelia studied Art Education with a focus in Painting at Kendall College of Art and Design and received her BA from Eastern Michigan University with a minor in Sociology.
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AMANDA BIALK – EXHIBITIONS MANAGER
734-926-4121
abialk@annarborartcenter.org
Originally from Cincinnati, Amanda graduated with her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Cincinnati in 2015. After working in multiple galleries in Cincinnati, she shifted focus and practiced as a production ceramic artist for almost a decade. She is excited to return to her work in galleries as the Exhibition Manager at the A2AC. On the side, Amanda dedicates time to her own ceramic practice, Clio Ceramics, where she makes work inspired by art history, mythology, and folklore. When not immersed in some form of art, she enjoys reading weird books, spending time in nature, and goofing off with her husband and her cat, Smokey Joe.
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STEPHANIE MCDONALD – SHOP MANAGER
734-926-4128
smcdonald@annarborartcenter.org
Steph is a Michigan native who graduated from the University of Michigan with a BA in Art History. Over the years, she’s had many hats: artist, chocolatier, tutor, professional nanny, and ESL teacher. Her days are now spent making art, treats, and keeping her tiny humans alive.
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Deanne Neiburger – Ceramics Studio Manager
734-994-8004
dneiburger@annarborartcenter.org
Deanne Neiburger is an artist living and working in Ann Arbor. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Michigan, majoring in figurative sculpture. Deanne has been teaching both children and adults at the Ann Arbor Art Center since 2014 and joined the Art Center staff as the ceramic studio tech in 2018. When not creating artwork, you can find her playing hockey, plucking the banjo, or playing the flute in the Ann Arbor Concert Band.
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NATALIE JOHNSON – DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
njohnson@annarborartcenter.org
Natalie joined the Art Center in November of 2021. As a practicing artist, she dabbles in metalsmithing, photography, and stained glass. She’s a big fan of early morning flea markets, paint-covered overalls, and the A2AC.
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Chloe Robberts – EDUCATION PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATOR
734-926-4131
crobberts@annarborartcenter.org
Chloe received her BA from the University of Michigan in Art & Design, with a minor in History of Art. She is a practicing interdisciplinary artist interested in charcoal, printmaking, and book binding. She joined the art center team in 2023 as the Assistant Camp Director before settling into her position as the Education Coordinator. Chloe loves learning new crafts and watching scary movies in her free time.
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Lainey Queen – EDUCATION OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR
734-926-4131
lqueen@annarborartcenter.org
Lainey graduated from Kalamazoo College with a BA in Psychology and a concentration in Political Science. She also has a background in Art History, studying at Western Michigan University and the American University of Rome. You can find Lainey painting outside the Art Center, spending time with her cat, Duck Duck, or playing pickleball.
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Cashmere Morley – ART IN PUBLIC ASSOCIATE
cmorley@annarborartcenter.org
Cashmere is an award-winning graphic designer and writer, who has dedicated her creative career to making art accessible to all. She opened her design agency in Ann Arbor in 2016, and since then, she has done work for some of the most prestigious museum and exhibition spaces not only locally, but across the country. A graduate from Eastern Michigan University, Cashmere double-majored in graphic design and journalism, and still enjoys freelance writing for local newspapers today. When she’s not immersed in design or writing, you’ll likely find her strumming her guitar, playing piano, or brewing a comforting pot of tea.
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Elle Solomon – GALLERY SHOP ASSOCIATE
esolomon@annarborartcenter.org
Elle received her BA in Art History and Curatorial Studies. She is originally from Arizona, but moved to Ann Arbor in 2024 and joined the A2AC team shortly after. Outside of the art center, you might find Elle rewatching past seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race, going on long walks, or trying to befriend the groundhogs in her neighborhood.
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Tristan Surre – GALLERY SHOP ASSOCIATE
tsurre@annarborartcenter.org
Tristan joined the A2AC while earning their Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in 2D Media at Eastern Michigan University. They studied Illustration at College for Creative Studies and received their Associate of Arts in Fine and Performing Arts from Washtenaw Community College. Tristan is a practicing artist who loves to create freehand pen illustrations of everyday environments, aiming to evoke feelings of nostalgia, sentimentality, and curiosity. When not at the A2AC, you can find them sketching at the library, hiking at one of the many parks in Ann Arbor, or curled up on their bed at home with their cats and a podcast.