Mission Statement
NorCal Arts provides integrated arts educational programs, youth development and career pathways to the arts while fostering emotional development, creativity, and critical thinking. Utilizing the Arts, we inspire individuals to become empathetic, independent thinkers who contribute meaningfully to their communities.
The Artistic Process Transforming creativity into a journey of self-discovery, expression, and growth by lifting life lessons from the arts.
Growth Mindset Embracing challenges as opportunities to learn, grow, and create with courage and resilience.
Compassionate Action Demonstrating kindness through meaningful connections, empathy, and creative expression.
Purposeful Service Using artistic expression to inspire, empower, and contribute to the greater good.
Empowered Belonging Nurturing inclusive spaces where every individual feels valued, connected, and proud to contribute.
NorCal Arts is committed to advocating for inclusion and equity to better create and engage diverse students and audiences for the purpose of educating and illuminating the beauty of our diverse humanity.
NorCal Arts is committed to providing:
Staff
Michele Hillen-Noufer, Executive Director
Shannon Roth, Expanded Learning Development Director
Treva Cline, HR Administration
Emilee Mercado, Outreach Director
Vicki Johnson, Leadership Institute & College Counseling Director
Taylor Burris, Performing Arts Corps Director
Kristen Deweygreen, Classes & Camps Director
Fred Lamora, Technical Director
Dennis Seguin, Costume Department Director
Rebecca Desmond, Production Consultant
Richard Santos, Arts Manager
Hayley Greenstreet, Arts Manager
Megan Histand, Arts Manager
Sofia De Angelis Borghesi, Arts Manager
Alexis Moffit, Arts Manager
Jennifer Gunter, Arts Manager
Annabelle Anderson, Arts Manager
Charity Bermudez, Arts Manager
Mitch Ballance, Arts Manager
Caitlin Vanderveen, Arts Manager
Mari Takao, Recruiter
Jasmine Fackler-Zavala, Executive Assistant
Judith Morgan, Intern Coordinator
Chloe Cook, Admin support
THE NORCAL BOARD
BOARD PRESIDENT
Martin Noufer (Intel Corporation)
BOARD MEMBERS
Adam Ahmed (Intel Corporation, Sacramento Children's Museum & Fmr Board President)
Amber Cosby (Golden 1 Credit Union)
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
Dr. Michael Nguyen (Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer of Inclusive Excellence)
Julie Casso (Non-Profit Arts Executive Director)
Wayne Cook (Retired California Arts Council Program Specialist )
Jack Mitchell (Former Consultant with the California Department of Education, Writer for National Theater Standards, Content Expert for California Arts Standards)
