Meet the Team

Meet the dedicated staff behind the Arts and Education Council's ongoing support of St. Louis's artistic and cultural community. These talented individuals are passionate about the arts and the role we all play in creating and sustaining vibrant communities.

Lyah LeFlore-Ituen

President and CEO

Jessie Youngblood

Vice President of External Relations

Jessireé Jenkins

Manager of Grants and Programs

Tonya Hahne

Manager of Development Operations

Rhiannon Chavez

Development Manager for Workplace Giving Campaigns

Bailey Westrich

Development Manager for Events and Affinity Groups

Cayla Wagner

Development Coordinator

Eli Wennstrom

Grants and Programs Specialist

Ryan Henderson

Executive Assistant To The President/CEO and Administrative Operations Coordinator