M.F.A., was Founder and Artistic Director of Core Project Chicago, a dance-based, interdisciplinary performing arts collective and is...

Co- Founder and Executive Director of Side Street Studio Arts in Elgin, IL. Tanner Melvin is a dynamic leader and creative visionary, blending an eclectic professional background with a passion for community engagement and the arts. With a B.A. in Theater (specializing in acting and design) and an M.S. in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration (focusing on experiential education and interpretive programming) from Western Illinois University (WIU), Tanner's journey has been as diverse...

Jess Rocha is Managing Director of the Elgin Fringe Festival, Committee member of Going Dutch, and the Director of Operations for Side...