Opportunities don't happen. You create them." -- Chris Grosser
As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Artportunity Knocks is governed and advised by a group of senior level executives in varies industries and backgrounds. This is done in order to have a well diverse perspective to produce change in the community.
Michael Stoots
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Michael has over 20 years of progressive controlling/financial management experience. 16 of those years in financial planning, analysis and strategic planning. Being a people oriented leader and problem solver with strong communication and relationship building skills, he has help mentor, develop and train analysts to assume the next roles and build a breadth of knowledge.
Since coming on board Michael has shown his passion and loyalty to the mission of Artportunity Knocks while pushing the limits of financial strength of the organization. |
Company: Ole Mexican Foods Inc.
Position: Chief Financial Officer
Position: Chief Financial Officer
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Ty Woods has been in the youth development & education industry for over 15 years. She has worked for agencies such as: The Jenesse Center, Family Resource, Domestic Violence & Sexual Assualt Council, Boys and Girls Club, City of Covina, and the Cobb County School District. Her experience has led her to receive recognition from local government officials and national agencies for her work in youth leadership, nonprofit development and Arts/Music Education advocacy.
Her education spans over a decade starting with an Associates in Early Childhood Education, a Bachelors degree in Business Management from Life University, where she graduated Valedictorian, and an MBA from Coles College of Business. Through her leadership, the organization's revenue has grown significantly, by over 300% in one year, and she continues to forge contacts that are beneficial to the organization. |
Ty Woods
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Maria Hunter
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Maria is the President of KRG Oil Company where she strategies the growth and acquisitions of the daily operations. With a focus on customer retention, networking and partnerships her goal is to seek the company increase under her leadership.
Maria background in the arts and dance helps give inside into program development and ideas. With a heart for the next generation it is important that providing excellence is job one. |
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Chris has over 12 years of business and leadership development, training staff and senior level executives in the for profit and non-profit industry. His entrepreneurial spirit and coaching has put him in position to create careers, businesses, opportunities for others. This passion helped to form The Artrepreneurship Institute with a mission to provide a bridge for creative professionals to develop and acquire the tools necessary to foster entrepreneurship and social and economic change.
He is a member of the Grammy Association and sits on the board for the education committee in the Atlanta Chapter. Including a board seat with Atlanta Public Schools Douglas Cluster at Towns Elementary. |
Chris A. Woods
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Marissa A. Crespo, Esq.
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Marissa has cumulatively over 7 years of experience working in the business and legal fields of the entertainment industry, including working for SAG-AFTRA, one of the largest entertainment unions. Her background experience involves a fusion of corporate, real estate and entertainment experience, which has given her a wide range of clients all focused on one common goal: brand expansion.
Within her law firm, Marissa advises a range of clients including, independent artists on rights management and licensing branded entertainment content, independent production companies, filmmakers, and television writers, and talent agencies and management firms. An entertainment attorney, well-versed in the areas of development and production, Marissa strategically counsels and connects content creators with network executives to assist in the distribution of content to such production companies and networks as BET, WeTV and Tyler Perry Studios. Aside from her role as an entertainment attorney, Marissa provides music supervision services on independent film and tv projects, and is a published author and presenter on various entertainment issues. |
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Brice is a solutions-focused Senior Executive and Thought Leader with more than 10 years of success across the communications, government and non-profit industries. Leveraging extensive experience driving marketing campaign strategies and understanding a target audience, consumer needs, and brand communication strategies, he is a valuable advisor for an organization going through a new product launch or dealing with a stagnated service or product. His broad areas of expertise include fundraising campaigns, content advising, political strategy, leadership development, and project management."
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Brice Futch
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Maya Dukes
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Maya is an award-winning creative director and marketing leader with expertise across multiple retail industries including fashion, entertainment, and home décor. Driven by a commitment to the customer, her teams, and innovation, Maya has been highly successful in translating consumer insights into highly effective brand experiences across various touch points for premier Fortune 50 & Fortune 500 companies including Comcast NBC Universal, The Home Depot, and Macy's.
Throughout her career, Maya has been most proud of the diverse creative teams she’s led. She’s had the honor of mentoring and providing professional development through training and feedback while spearheading enrichment opportunities for aspiring female leaders within her teams. Today, Maya helps women advance their careers in the corporate and business sector. Her unique approach, no-nonsense delivery, and real-world advice resonate with women on multiple leadership levels. |
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Ayanna is an accomplished leader in Information Technology with over 14 years of experience. She is strategic-thinking and solution-oriented, thrives in leveraging technology to solve complex business problems and leading large enterprise-wide projects. Nurturing collaborative relationships across organizations is her secret sauce to success and driving performance, while cultivating a positive work environment.
Since joining the board, Ayanna has shown her passion for technology and dogged focus to develop and build a strong foundation for the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) strategic initiative for Artportunity Knocks. |
Ayanna Overall
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Advisory Board
Khoi Nguyen
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Drew MacDonald
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Solomon Hicks
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Jason "J. Hatch" Hadshian
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