Our Staff
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Ed Spitzberg
Executive Director
ed@sitarartscenter.org
202-797-2145 (x100)
Maureen Dwyer
Deputy Director
maureen@sitarartscenter.org
202-797-2145 (x104)
Rebecca Ende
Director of Marketing & Communications
sophia@sitarartscenter.org
202-797-2145 (x106)
Monica Harrington
Director of Development
monica@sitarartscenter.org
202-797-2145 (x101)
Sophia Krentzman
Programs Intern
sophia@sitarartscenter.org
202-797-2145 (x118)
Kendall Ladd
Development Associate
kendall@sitarartscenter.org
202-797-2145 (x113)
Joe Link
Music Programs Associate
joe@sitarartscenter.org
202-797-2145 (x108)
Johary Monserrate
Receptionist and Administrative Assistant
johary@sitarartscenter.org
202-797-2145 (x102)
Angela Robinson
Marketing & Events Manager
angela@sitarartscenter.org
202-797-2145 (x114)
A. Lorraine Robinson
Director of Faculty & Education
lorraine@sitarartscenter.org
202-797-2145 (x107)
Rob Smith
Director of Students & Families
rob@sitarartscenter.org
202-797-2145 (x105)
Trisha Taylor
Programs Coordinator
trisha@sitarartscenter.org
202-797-2145 (x120)
Loretta Thompson
Director of Program Operations
loretta@sitarartscenter.org
202-797-2145 (x117)
Adrianne Wegner
Institutional Giving Manager
adrianne@sitarartscenter.org
202-797-2145 (x112)
Sitar Arts Center’s Staff Bios
Ed Spitzberg, Executive Director: Ed is privileged to lead the Center’s staff to ensure that our programs provide our community’s young people with high-quality, positive artistic choices. Prior to joining Sitar Arts Center in 2007, Ed served as Development Director at Arena Stage and was Product Manager for Walt Disney Internet Group and the late Comedy World. Ed also produced and performed in the sold-out Eddie Lounge Show in the first two Capital Fringe Festivals, has taught piano and voice, and continues to teach piano at Sitar Arts Center. Ed serves on the board of the DC Alliance of Youth Advocates. He has a BA from Yale University and an MBA from the Anderson School at UCLA.
Maureen Dwyer, Deputy Director: Previously the Grants Manager, Maureen has worked at the Center for ten years. She now oversees all programs including the Instrumental Music Education Project. Prior to Sitar Arts Center, Maureen co-directed a small performance company and worked as a performing artist and an early childhood educator. She has a BA in drama from Catholic University of America and enjoys teaching musical theater at the Center. Maureen was recently welcomed to the 2008 Future Executive Director’s fellowship class by the Nonfprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington.
Rebecca Ende, Director of Marketing & Communications: Rebecca promotes the programs and services of the Center to donors, families, volunteers and the general public and generates earned income to support the Center’s programs. Before coming to Sitar, she worked in marketing and communications for Theater J and Ford’s Theatre. She has a BA in English and Studio Art from Georgetown University and a MA in Arts Administration from Columbia University. Rebecca serves on the board of Forum Theatre.
Monica Harrington, Director of Development: Prior to joining Sitar Arts Center in January 2007, Monica had 10 years of fundraising experience with both national and community-based organizations. Monica has a BA in political science from Seattle University.
Sophia Krenztman, Programs Intern: Sophia joined the Sitar Arts Center staff in September 2009. Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, she recently earned her BA in Anthropology from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. Her artistic interests include all forms of dance, mosaics, stained glass and pottery.
Kendall Ladd, Development Associate: Kendall supports the grants and individual giving programs at the Sitar Arts Center. She graduated from Columbia College with a BA in Studio Art and from American University with a MA in Arts Management. Kendall served as an intern and consultant with the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative. She is committed to finding opportunities for all students to have access to arts education. Her artistic interests are in drawing and crafts.
Joe Link, Music Associate: Joe is in charge of music theory, providing students with appropriate materials, ensuring that volunteers are available to assist them, teaching lessons in drums, percussion and guitar, and directing the Saints Band. He attended the University of the District of Columbia, Berklee College of Music, New England Conservatory of Music, and The Banff School of Fine Arts. In addition to his work at Sitar Arts Center, Joe plays drums professionally around the Washington, DC metropolitan area and teaches at St. Andrews School Episcopal School.
Angela Robinson, Marketing & Events Manager: Angela designs marketing and communications materials for the Center, oversees information technology, and coordinates events. She has a BA from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in Visual Arts with an emphasis in Imaging and Digital Arts. She teaches students web design and graphic design among other digital arts classes.
A. Lorraine Robinson, Director of Faculty & Education: A member of the staff since July 2004, Lorraine coordinates volunteers and curriculum development. She has a BA in psychology and theatre from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and a MA in theatre from Brown University. Lorraine is co-founder and director of a nonprofit theatre and film production company, MuseFire Productions. She is also a freelance professional theater director and dramaturg and is an adjunct professor of theatre for St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
Rob Smith, Director of Students & Families: Rob joined the staff in July 2004. Previously, he was the assistant registrar at Levine School of Music, as well as a professional percussionist, visual artist and private percussion teacher. Rob currently teaches percussion ensemble and music production at Sitar Arts Center.
Trisha Taylor, Programs Coordinator: Trisha joined the Sitar Arts Center staff in April 2009 as the Programs Intern. Before moving to the Washington area from Michigan, Trisha taught instrumental music to students in grades 6-12 for two years and spent five summers on the staff of Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. She is currently working on her MA in arts management at American University. She has a Bachelor of Music Education with minors in instrumental music and business administration from Central Michigan University.
Loretta Thompson, Director of Program Operations: Loretta coordinates the A.R.T.S Circle, the Center’s parent volunteer group, teaches visual arts classes, and supports the program and outreach activities. She has a MA in Arts Management from George Mason University and five years experience in teaching visual arts to youth. In addition to her work at Sitar, Loretta is a professional artist and muralist.
Adrianne Wegner, Institutional Giving Manager: Adrianne coordinates foundation and government giving at the Center. Prior to joining the Center in March 2007, she served as the grants associate at The Phillips Collection. Adrianne has a MA in Visual Arts Administration from New York University and a BA in Art History from Wake Forest University.
