Staff

Jeffrey Broms

Jeffrey Broms (‘27) is originally from the Chicago area and studies physics and music at Duke University. With a background in classical performance, Jeffrey plays principal double bass in the ...

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Jocelyn Castro

Jocelyn Castro is an administrative professional with experience in higher education and law. She currently serves as Administrative Assistant to Deborah F. Rutter, Vice Provost for the Arts. Prior to ...

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Yesenia Martinez-Yanez

Yesenia Martinez-Yanez is a graphic designer and arts marketing communicator from North Carolina. She holds a BFA in Graphic Design from Appalachian State University, where she developed a love for experimental ...

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Sarah Hammond

Sarah is a Durham-based illustrator and graphic designer with a focus on narrative-driven design. With experience in editorial, branding, print, and digital media, she’s passionate about making art and design ...

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Bill Fick

Bill Fick has been a practicing artist and educator for more than 30 years and has been a lecturing fellow in the Duke Department of Art, Art History and Visual ...

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Anna Wallace

Anna Wallace is a current resident and native of Durham, North Carolina. She holds a BFA in Ceramics from the Cleveland Institute of Art, and an MFA in Studio Art ...

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Jules Odendahl-James

Holding an MFA in Directing and a MA and PhD in performance studies, Jules has been active in the Triangle theater-making scene for over 25 years and a faculty/staff member ...

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Betsy Boulden

Hailing from Indianapolis, Betsy brings a wealth of experience in the arts and culture sector. Prior to Duke, Betsy honed her skills at Carolina Performing Arts (CPA) at the University ...

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Cheryl Edson

Originally from Cornwall, New York, Cheryl is a Chapel Hill–based arts professional with a background in theatre, stage management, and education. Cheryl has been active in the local arts community ...

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Ashley Bostian

Ashley’s love of the performing arts began on stage — as a musician first, and later as an advocate for artists and audiences alike. Her passion for connecting people through ...

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Paul Kartcheske

Paul Kartcheske is the Production Manager for Duke Arts. He has built his career supporting the arts and the events industry for over 30 years. Paul has been involved in ...

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Frances Howorth

Frances joined Duke Arts in 2022, leading the organization’s branding, marketing, and communications strategy. She spearheaded the Duke Arts rebrand and the development of the Duke Arts Presents identity in ...

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Aaron Shackelford

Aaron joined Duke Arts in April 2023, leading the team responsible for programming and producing a wide array of arts experiences with artists from across the globe in venues across Duke and Durham. For ...

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