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
Social Media & Digital Marketing Manager - Graduate of California State University, Monterey Bay, with a BS in Business Administration w/ a concentration in Marketing.
Barbara Carballo
Administration 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
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.
Carolina Perez
YOLI In-school Program Manager & TXO Lead Mentor
Athena Enero
Cepanoa Arts Coordinator & Y.O.L.I. Arts Mentor - An undergraduate student majoring in Sociology at San Jose State University.
David Tapia
YOLI After School Program Manager
Jose Julio Garcia
Artists Alley Production Manager
Jalissa Anguiano
Administrative Assistant
Aidet Mauponรฉ
Administrative Assistant
Mentors
AJ Casas
YOLI After School Assistant Coordinator & Mentor
Ricardo Ibarra
YOLI In-school Assistant Coordinator & Mentor
Clarissa Salcedo
YOLI Arts Mentor
Karla Ruiz
YOLI Arts Mentor
Mario Cortez
Cepanoa Arts - Performance Arts & Music Mentor & YOLI Arts Mentor
Jade Rodriguez
YOLI Arts Mentor
Nathaniel Eramaa
Associate Producer & YOLI Arts Mentor
Ricardo Cortez
YOLI Arts Mentor
Noelia Ortega
YOLI Arts Mentor
Nayeli Floes
YOLI Arts Mentor
Rodrigo Reyes
YOLI Arts Mentor
Jose Amador
YOLI Arts Mentor -
Daniel Ibarra
YOLI Arts Mentor
Ilse Lara
YOLI Arts Mentor -
Karen L. Rodriguez
YOLI Arts Mentor
Mariana Jimenez
YOLI Arts Mentor
Laura Arlez Tirado
YOLI Arts Mentor
Brenda Rodriguez
YOLI Arts Mentor
Michael Gabriel
Cepanoa Arts - Visual Arts Mentor
Laura Arles Tirado
YOLI Arts Mentor
Diana Carrasco
YOLI Arts Mentor
Cristian Almanza
YOLI Arts Mentor
Diego Medrano
YOLI Arts Mentor
Hannah Rebancos
YOLI Arts Mentor
Ashley Ibarra
YOLI Arts Mentor
Alexis Ibrra
YOLI Arts Mentor
Daniel Garcia
YOLI Arts Mentor
Sylvia Vasquez
YOLI Arts Mentor
Board of Advisors
Ana Barrera
Educator at EAHS
Raul Lara
Pediatrician
Veronica Pulido
Educator at Alisal High School
Joey Martinez
Philantropist
Rosalinda Godinez
Professor at Hartnell College
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