Neil Prisco, Director of Marketing for the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts

Neil is an experienced marketer with a passion for the creative arts. Having worked at non-profits for most of his career, he has worked on and spearheaded numerous projects and initiatives that have helped foster education and the arts in our region. Neil currently lives in Courtdale, Pennsylvania with his absolutely amazing wife Kim and their wonder dog, Bowie. 

Daniel Valentin, Founder/CEO of ValentinXStudios

Daniel is a portrait, maternity, and personal branding photographer based in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Daniel is an international award-winning photographer who has collaborated with nonprofits like the NAACP, Family Services of America, and the Historical Society.

Daniel has been featured in the Citizens Voice newspaper in 2022 Black Business Expo as a speaker, providing headshots for new small businesses. 

Kara Washington, Promotions Coordinator at WVIA Public Media

Kara is a 5-time American Advertising Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania Awards winner, a two-time Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Awards winner, and a Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards nominee. She is currently working on various grassroots efforts to increase WVIA and community connections, including WVIA's We Stand Against Hate initiative and a Heritage Awareness Months series. She has 5 years of professional experience in marketing campaigns, specializing in video editing and graphic design.

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