Board of Directors
New York, NY | She/Her
Director, Writer, Educator
IGE Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director
“Arts Education is important because it builds stronger, empathetic, confident leaders.”
“I support IGE because I believe empowering girls empowers communities.”
Amanda McDowall
Vancouver, BC | She/Her
Stress, Health and Habit Change Expert
“Arts Education is important because it provides a supportive space to step outside our comfort zones, the confidence to discover our voices, and the courage to express them.”
“I support IGE because their empowering programs helps ensure that young girls never doubt their worth, impact, talent, wisdom, or potential to change the world.”
Nicole Porter
New York, NY | She/Her
General Management Assistant at Foresight Theatrical
“Arts Education is important because it nurtures creativity, critical thinking, discipline, and perspective while simultaneously nurturing artists and creating well-rounded individuals.”
“I support IGE because when girls are given the power and magic to change their lives, they become women who change the world.”
Nia Arrington Seward
New York, NY | She/Her
Lead Organizer: Black and Brown United in Action
“Arts Education is important to support, encourage and enhance creative and imaginative expressions of telling a story, sharing an experience or expressing a thought.”
“I support IGE because it provides a platform which goes across borders, bringing people, ideas and passion all in one space and in a shareable, memorable way.”
Catherine John “CJ”
New York, NY | He/Him
LMSW: Philanthropist
“Arts Education is important because it aids individuals in self-discovery and enables them to lead authentic and fulfilling lives.”
“I support IGE because I understand the power of Applied Theatre and have seen the magic the girls at IGE make.”
Vaughn Rush
Marion Talan de la Rosa
New York, NY | She/Her
Costume Designer
“Arts Education is important because it is a foundation that ignites curiosity, human connection, inspires growth and open minds.”
“I support IGE because an empowered community opens the door to possibility.”
New York, NY | She/Her
Recently Retired from the Software Industry in Customer Success and Strategic Partner Management
“Arts Education is important because it empowers girls to express themselves, takes risks, and develop the confidence needed to succeed in school and beyond.”
“I support IGE because it removes barriers that too often limit girls’ opportunities, using arts education to build self-esteem, agency, and pathways to leadership—especially for those whose voices are most often overlooked.”
Peggy Scanlon
We Thank Our Past Board Members for Their Time and Commitment to Enriching the Lives of Girls
Wickham Boyle
Arts Education & Nonprofit Consultant
Director, 2020-2024
Grants & Foundations Committee
Ivan Maya de Vasconcellow Neto
Director, 2023-2024
Marketing Committee
Kate Galligan
Associate Director, Paid and Direct Media
Director, 2024-2026
Marketing Committee
Sarah Bay-Cheng
Dean & Professor, School of Arts, Media, Performance & Design, York University
Director, 2020-2022
Maria Prudente
Writer/Journalist
Director, 2023-2024
Marketing Committee
Aubrey Waz-Grant
Commercial Insurance Adjuster
Director, 2025-2026
Corporate Committee
Luis Fabiano Los Santos
Chief Operations Officer, LatAm
Director, 2022-2023
Corporate Committee
Danielle Larson
Head of UW Services, Everest Insurance
Director, 2021-2025
Corporate Committee
Lulu Fogarty
Director of Education, Symphony Space
Director, 2023-2026
Board Chair, Governance Committee and Grants and Foundation Committee
Shirley Koffigan
Director of International Relationships
Secretary, 2020-2024
Programming Committee
Eliza Maher
Actor/Screenwriter
Director, 2023-2024
Marketing Committee
Laura Kral
Childcare Professional
Director, 2022-2026
Marketing and Events Committee
Real Voices, Big Impact
“Arts education teaches some of the most necessary skills today: creativity, collaboration and listening. I support IGE because when women’s lives improve, their whole community improves.”
-Sara Bay Cheng, PHD | Dean of the school of the arts, media, performance & design at York University
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