In The Admin Offices:
Paula Danoff, President & CEO: [email protected]
Paula Danoff currently serves as EAC’s President & CEO. She is responsible for development and fund-raising activities at EAC and directs operational administrative and programmatic aspects of the organization, the school, exhibitions, and the facility. Danoff joined the EAC staff in 2008. Prior to this, Danoff served as Director of Special Events and Fundraising at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Danoff has studied Ikebana, the Art of Japanese Flowering arranging for 30 years, and holds a 3rd-level teaching certificate from the Sogetsu School of Ikebana. She has exhibited in the United States and Internationally. She holds an MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Business, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, and a BA from Knox College, Galesburg, IL.
Larry Boswell, Director of IT & Administration: [email protected]
Larry Boswell has over 25 years of experience with the Evanston Art Center. He is responsible for oversight and maintenance of registration in partnership with the Director of Education. Additional responsibilities include coordination and training of Information Technology for the Art Center. He is also responsible for the smooth operation, maintenance, and safety of the facility, and maintaining computer records including the membership and donor databases.
Ellie Hazlett, Director of Education: [email protected]
Ellie Hazlett serves as the Director of Education. She is responsible for overseeing the school which entails all classes and workshops both virtually and in person. In addition, she coordinates all outreach programming with various organizations. Prior to joining the Evanston Art Center, Ellie worked at the Art Institute of Chicago and later became the Assistant Director of Education at One River School of Art and Design. During this time she taught all ages in various mediums including painting, drawing, and digital programs. Ellie has her BA from Union College in Schenectady, NY, and her MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Emma Rose Gudewicz, Director of Development & Exhibitions: [email protected]
Emma Rose Gudewicz (she/they) serves as the Director of Development and Exhibitions. She is responsible for creating an overarching philanthropic focus throughout the EAC by designing and implementing fundraising strategies and initiatives. This includes annual giving, grant writing, special events, membership, and corporate and foundation support. She is also responsible for all exhibition installation and management. Emma Rose graduated from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a BFA in Fiber Material Studies and Painting and from Colorado State University with a Master's in Art Leadership and Cultural Management.
Katie O'Neill-Sneed, Manager of Special Projects: [email protected]
Katie O'Neill-Sneed serves as Manager of Special Projects. In this capacity, she supports EAC staff in administrative operations, specifically online classes, and donor relations. In addition, she leads visual merchandising for the Winter Expo and Spring Benefit. Prior to joining the Art Center in 2019, Katie enjoyed nearly two decades of retail experience on Central Street as a manager, buyer, and merchandiser for Perennials. She studied English at Lawrence University and Photography at Columbia College Chicago.
Tanea Crawford, Youth Fine Arts Coordinator & Content Manager: [email protected]
Tanea Crawford serves as the Youth Fine Arts Coordinator and Content Manager. She works directly with the Director of Education to oversee the youth fine arts department, manage youth art supplies, develop curriculum, and lead EAC’s Teen Board. Tanea is also responsible for content production and publication for EAC's social media marketing efforts. She graduated from Loyola University Chicago in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular/Cellular Neuroscience and in 2021 with a Master of Arts in Medical Sciences.
Erica McKeehen, Exhibitions Assistant: [email protected]
Erica McKeehen supports Exhibitions at EAC, working directly with the Exhibitions Manager to assist with all aspects of exhibition management. She documents installations and photographs openings and other programming while also maintaining the EAC's Digital Maker Lab. Erica graduated from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio in 2010 with a BS in Visual Communication (Commercial Photography) and holds an MA in Arts Management (2021) and an MFA in Photography (2023), both from Columbia College Chicago. During her graduate study, she worked for four years at the Museum of Contemporary Photography.
Front & Center:
Joanna Goodson, Erica McKeehen, Evelyn Morales