Dedicated to building a thriving arts and culture community, Leslie Forrester serves as the Executive Director. She came to this role in 2013 after supporting community arts at the Missouri Arts Council. Leslie holds a BFA from Culver-Stockton College and MFA from Southern Utah University in Arts Administration.
Sarah Abele
Director of Programming & Development
Sarah Abele
Director of Programming & Development
Sarah holds a B.S. in Public Relations from Missouri State University. Prior to joining the SRAC team she dabbled in the worlds of politics, printing, auto parts and can make a killer cupcake.
Rachel Lambert
Director of Marketing & Community Engagement
Rachel Lambert
Director of Marketing & Community Engagement
A multi-faceted Marketing guru, Rachel's background includes graphic and fashion design. In her downtime, Rachel tries to teach her daughters how to be kind humans, enjoys art in many forms, and reads nonstop.
Keisha McMillen
Operations Manager
Keisha McMillen
Operations Manager
A force of harmony and balance through the arts, Keisha holds a B.A. in Theatre & Arts Administration from Drury University. In addition to SRAC she serves on the board for Plotline Film & Media Education and the Artists Empowerment Collective.
Claire Utley
Corporate Art & First Friday Art Walk Coordinator
Claire Utley
Corporate Art & First Friday Art Walk Coordinator
A lifelong passion for the arts has led Claire to hold a B.A. in Arts Administration and Fine Arts from Drury University. When she isn’t creating, Claire can be found reading murder mystery books or exploring the world with her dog, Oslo.
