Staff & Board

Staff Members

Laura Long

Production and Technical Manager

Laura Long (she/her) is a Twin Cities-based theatrical director, music director and actor. With a background in Technical Theatre, as well as K-12 Education, Laura strives to provide opportunities for students to become leaders and... Read more

Eden Fahy

Summer Education Intern

Eden (she/they) recently graduated from Hamline University with a BA in Theatre Arts and minors in Digital Storytelling and Professional Writing and Rhetoric. During her time at Hamline she was a three time Holt Acting... Read more

Rhonda Centers

Financial Manager

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Sharon Hanifl-Lee

Ex Officio Board Member - Operations Manager

Sharon has been involved with CPA since 2011 and started on the board as the fundraising chair in 2013.  Originally from the Chicago area where she developed her love for theater, Sharon ventured to Minnesota... Read more

Board Members

• John VanyoBoard Chair
• Shari MelsaVice Chair
• Dawn McArthurTreasurer
• Jeremy StoreleeSecretary
• Kathleen CannonBoard Member
• Laney SpearmanBoard Member
• Carla RatgenBoard Member
• Katie HarvieuxBoard Member

Ex Officio Board Members

• Sharon Hanifl-LeeEx Officio Board Member - Operations Manager

Emeritus Board Members

• Jennifer HallingstadEmeritus Board Member
• Tim MaurerEmeritus Board Member
• Sonja ThorsonEmeritus Board Member

Interested in joining CPA’s Board of Directors? Visit the Work With Us page, to learn how to apply!