Our Leadership & Board
Meet the dedicated team guiding the Estella Foundation & Porch Productions. Their vision fuels our Capital Campaign, ensuring the next generation of performers has a home to thrive.
Monica Pettiford Chavis
Executive Director
With over 15 years of arts advocacy, Monica leads our strategic growth and community outreach efforts.
Campaign Focus
Mobilizing board support and leading the advocacy for city-wide partnerships.
Larry Alston
Board member
A lifelong arts advocate, Larry is a founding member and co-chair of the partnership committee.
Campaign Focus
Mobilizing board support and leading the advocacy for city-wide partnerships.
Qwa Dorsey
Artistic Director
Sarah curates our seasonal productions and ensures professional-grade training for all our students.
Campaign Focus
Designing the technical specs for the new stage and backstage educational spaces.
Monica Pettiford Chavis
Executive Director
With over 15 years of arts advocacy, Monica leads our strategic growth and community outreach efforts.
Campaign Focus
Securing major gifts and building donor relationships to reach our $100K milestone.
Lisa Rasmussen
Board member
A lifelong arts advocate, Larry is a founding member and co-chair of the partnership committee.
Campaign Focus
Mobilizing board support and leading the advocacy for city-wide partnerships.