Ballet Arizona’s

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Jami Kozemczak

Executive Director

Jami Kozemczak was appointed Executive Director for Ballet Arizona in May 2022, after having served as the Director of Development since 2015. Kozemczak works to advance the organization through a people-centered leadership model that focuses on building culture, expanding programs, and increasing revenue generation. During her tenure, the organization has successfully implemented a culture of philanthropy that permeates throughout the organization. She has secured more than $50 million in contributed revenue during her time at Ballet Arizona, and increased earned revenue by 53% since her first year as Executive Director.

Kozemczak has 16 years of experience in arts non-profit management which includes fundraising, strategic planning, public relations, communications, donor relations, and marketing. Beginning her career as a marketing professional, she quickly transitioned to fundraising after discovering her true vocation was connecting donors to their passion. Jami holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Arizona State University. Jami’s volunteer work centers on mentorship; she served on the AFP Professional Mentoring Program Committee for 7 years and has a passion for helping individuals invest in themselves and their future.

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Jami Kozemczak

Executive Director

Jami Kozemczak was appointed Executive Director for Ballet Arizona in May 2022, after having served as the Director of Development since 2015. Kozemczak works to advance the organization through a people-centered leadership model that focuses on building culture, expanding programs, and increasing revenue generation. During her tenure, the organization has successfully implemented a culture of philanthropy that permeates throughout the organization. She has secured more than $50 million in contributed revenue during her time at Ballet Arizona, and increased earned revenue by 53% since her first year as Executive Director.

Kozemczak has 16 years of experience in arts non-profit management which includes fundraising, strategic planning, public relations, communications, donor relations, and marketing. Beginning her career as a marketing professional, she quickly transitioned to fundraising after discovering her true vocation was connecting donors to their passion. Jami holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Arizona State University. Jami’s volunteer work centers on mentorship; she served on the AFP Professional Mentoring Program Committee for 7 years and has a passion for helping individuals invest in themselves and their future.

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Headshot of Jami Kozemczak

Jami Kozemczak

Executive Director

Jami Kozemczak was appointed Executive Director for Ballet Arizona in May 2022, after having served as the Director of Development since 2015. Kozemczak works to advance the organization through a people-centered leadership model that focuses on building culture, expanding programs, and increasing revenue generation. During her tenure, the organization has successfully implemented a culture of philanthropy that permeates throughout the organization. She has secured more than $50 million in contributed revenue during her time at Ballet Arizona, and increased earned revenue by 53% since her first year as Executive Director.

Kozemczak has 16 years of experience in arts non-profit management which includes fundraising, strategic planning, public relations, communications, donor relations, and marketing. Beginning her career as a marketing professional, she quickly transitioned to fundraising after discovering her true vocation was connecting donors to their passion. Jami holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Arizona State University. Jami’s volunteer work centers on mentorship; she served on the AFP Professional Mentoring Program Committee for 7 years and has a passion for helping individuals invest in themselves and their future.

Administrative

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Alexandra Sarver

Director of Operations

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Alexandra Sarver

Director of Operations

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Alexandra Sarver

Director of Operations

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Christian Espinoza

HR Generalist

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Christian Espinoza

HR Generalist

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Christian Espinoza

HR Generalist

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Korina Mitchell

Executive Assistant

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Korina Mitchell

Executive Assistant

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Korina Mitchell

Executive Assistant

Accounting Service – Four Leaf Financial

Philanthropy

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Steven Henderson

Director of Philanthropy

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Steven Henderson

Director of Philanthropy

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Steven Henderson

Director of Philanthropy

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Alana Davis

Philanthropy Events & Volunteer Manager

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Alana Davis

Philanthropy Events & Volunteer Manager

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Alana Davis

Philanthropy Events & Volunteer Manager

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Paige Manne

Philanthropy Assistant

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Paige Manne

Philanthropy Assistant

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Paige Manne

Philanthropy Assistant

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Elyse Salisz

Associate Director of Philanthropy

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Elyse Salisz

Associate Director of Philanthropy

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Elyse Salisz

Associate Director of Philanthropy

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Gabriella Titolo

Annual Fund Coordinator

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Gabriella Titolo

Annual Fund Coordinator

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Gabriella Titolo

Annual Fund Coordinator

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Sasha Vincett

Corporate & Foundations Manager

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Sasha Vincett

Corporate & Foundations Manager

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Sasha Vincett

Corporate & Foundations Manager

Grant Consultant – Good Works Grant Writing

Marketing and Box Office

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Averi Gutierrez

Director of Marketing

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Averi Gutierrez

Director of Marketing

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Averi Gutierrez

Director of Marketing

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Monet Almaraz

Marketing Coordinator

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Monet Almaraz

Marketing Coordinator

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Monet Almaraz

Marketing Coordinator

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Abigail Brow

Box Office Manager

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Abigail Brow

Box Office Manager

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Abigail Brow

Box Office Manager

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Alexis Costello

Customer Experience Representative

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Alexis Costello

Customer Experience Representative

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Alexis Costello

Customer Experience Representative

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Stephen McDonough

Tessitura System Administrator

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Stephen McDonough

Tessitura System Administrator

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Stephen McDonough

Tessitura System Administrator

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Renée Rodríguez

Marketing Specialist

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Renée Rodríguez

Marketing Specialist

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Renée Rodríguez

Marketing Specialist

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Sarah Steuer

Customer Experience Representative

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Sarah Steuer

Customer Experience Representative

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Sarah Steuer

Customer Experience Representative

Community Engagement

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Claire Martinez

Director of Community Engagement

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Claire Martinez

Director of Community Engagement

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Claire Martinez

Director of Community Engagement

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Haley Cantarella

Community Engagement Manager

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Haley Cantarella

Community Engagement Manager

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Haley Cantarella

Community Engagement Manager

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Elijah Evans

Community Engagement Coordinator

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Elijah Evans

Community Engagement Coordinator

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Elijah Evans

Community Engagement Coordinator

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Eva Bighorse

Teaching Artist, Native American Hoop Dance

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Eva Bighorse

Teaching Artist, Native American Hoop Dance

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Eva Bighorse

Teaching Artist, Native American Hoop Dance

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Debbie Braganza

Teaching Artist, Dance for Parkinson's Disease

From: Phoenix, Arizona

Joined Ballet Arizona: 2015
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Debbie Braganza

Teaching Artist, Dance for Parkinson's Disease

From: Phoenix, Arizona

Joined Ballet Arizona: 2015
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Debbie Braganza

Teaching Artist, Dance for Parkinson's Disease

From: Phoenix, Arizona

Joined Ballet Arizona: 2015
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Angela McGinty

DanceAZ Teaching Artist

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Angela McGinty

DanceAZ Teaching Artist

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Angela McGinty

DanceAZ Teaching Artist

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Michelle-Reissig

Michelle Reissig

Teaching Artist, Adaptive Dance for Down Syndrome & DanceAZ

From: Phoenix, Arizona

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Michelle Reissig

Teaching Artist, Adaptive Dance for Down Syndrome & DanceAZ

From: Phoenix, Arizona

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Michelle-Reissig

Michelle Reissig

Teaching Artist, Adaptive Dance for Down Syndrome & DanceAZ

From: Phoenix, Arizona

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