Our Team - Staff

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Katie Wells - Program and Community Coordinator

Katie Wells

Staff
Position
Program and Community Coordinator

Katie has a proven track record of meaningful engagement as a social media and marketing professional. Her background in retail management helped develop strengths in relationship management and community building as well as skills in sales and promotion. Katie used these to her advantage in Real Estate and obtained her Real Estate Salesperson Licence from Hondros College of Business in 2015. 

At a young age, Katie became a lover of the arts. She sang Soprano for her church and eventually learned Saxophone and Piano. At Princeton High School she sang in the A Capella Choir and competed as a solo vocalist.

She is passionate about community engagement and regularly spends her time volunteering with the Springdale Youth Boosters, serving as the Secretary for the Springdale Elementary PTA, and is a local multi-level Troop Leader for the Girl Scouts of America.

 

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Lydia Collins

Lydia Collins, BFA

Staff
Position
Office Staff

Lydia is an artist, educator, and avid creative based in Westwood, Cincinnati. She received her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts from the Art Academy of Cincinnati in Drawing, with extensive studies in Printmaking and Art History. A creative jack-of-all-trades, her current exploration  includes drawing, print media, embroidery, and textiles.

An educator at heart, Lydia’s true passions lie in fostering community, connection, and understanding through creative exchanges. She brings 12 years of experience in nonprofit administration and education, specializing in youth programs; including extensive work with the Art Academy of Cincinnati’s Community Education department, Artworks, Contemporary Arts Center, and the Cincinnati Hamilton County Public Library.

Curious and a natural problem solver, she is an avid reader and hobbyist researcher. In her free time, she enjoys baking, exploring nature, camping, gardening, and archery.

She aims to pursue a Masters degree in arts education with a focus in museum studies, and is training for a wildlife rehabilitation certification!

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Ramona Toussaint

Ramona Toussaint

Staff
Position
Executive Director

Ramona is a knowledgeable and proven nonprofit leader. She brings experience and a solid track record in grant-writing, fundraising, and community engagement.  Her genuine passion for the arts and arts education has fueled a successful career of over 25 years, including work at the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio, the Art Academy of Cincinnati, and Cincinnati Music Hall.  She serves on several nonprofit art organization boards and enjoys personal artistic pursuits in music, dance, and theatre performance.

“Everything in the world is created twice, a vision in the mind and again in the world. Creativity is the source of everything. I am thrilled to take my vision of community engagement to the Wyoming Fine Arts Center”.