The Artists Ink Team
A Committed Family of Passionate Artist & Community Builders
Composed of Graphic designers, animators, directors, writers, performers, and sound designers, Artists Ink is a collaborative organization that encourages artists of all disciplines to come together and push the boundaries of traditional art and create work that builds community and inspires change.
Emily Morales-Ortiz
Executive Founding Director - A performing artist, writer, producer and director raised in East Salinas, Emily has been active in the arts for the past 18 years.
Carlos L. Cortez
Program Director - A working artist in Salinas and all over California for 20 years. Carlos has worked in theaters throughout the Bay Area working with local and international artists.
Alejandro M Casanova
Marketing Director & Events Coordinator - Graduate of California State University, Monterey Bay, with a BS in Business Administration w/ a concentration in Marketing.
Barbara Carballo
Operations Manager - Graduate of University of California, Davis. Barbara is the administrative manager, but also works as a stage manager and technical assistant in Artists Ink's various projects & productions
David Tapia
Program Manager
Athena Enero
Production Coordinator - An undergraduate student majoring in Sociology at San Jose State University.
Luna Morales-Ortiz
Student Program Developer
Jalissa Anguiano
Administrative & Marketing Assistant
Hannah Rebancos
TXO Lead Mentor
Dante Carballo
Editor, Sound & Light Technician - With over 15 years of experience, Dante is a theater technician, composer, performer, and sound engineer for various companies throughout the bay area.
AJ Casas
TXO Assistant Mentor
Edgar Lorenzo
Cepanoa Visual Arts
Andrew Parker
Jam Lab
Ricardo Ibarra
YOLI Mentor
Jose Amador
YOLI Mentor
Marianna Jimenez
YOLI Mentor
Diana Carrasco
YOLI Mentor
Jocelyn Ramirez
YOLI Mentor
Daniel Garcia
YOLI Mentor
Ricardo Cortez
YOLI Music
Felix Miranda
YOLI Music
Yameli Manriquez
YOLI Assistant Coordinator
Rodrigo Reyes
YOLI Mentor
Board of Advisors
Ana Barrera
Educator at EAHS
Veronica Pulido
Educator at Alisal High School
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