Staff and Faculty

Saint Joseph Ballet would not be successful without the dedication of its highly qualified and compassionate staff and faculty.  From teaching, to tutoring, to counseling – everything that happens at Saint Joseph Ballet depends on the talents of staff and faculty who create and maintain nurturing, supportive relationships with students and parents.

Melanie Ríos Glaser
Artistic Director

Josie Emmons Turner
Managing Director

Kirk Andrews
Program Director

Veronica Avzaradel
Finance Manager

Michel Brown                                                                                                              Development and Communications Assistant

Teresa Farias
Family Services Manager

Patricia Gonzalez
Associate Program Director

Payal Kumar
Communications and Marketing Director

Amy Larson
Development Director

Susan McIntyre
Senior Development Officer

Alejandra Melendez
Executive Assistant

Ismael Mendoza
Student Activities Leader

Nelie Ramirez
Academic Advisor

Karla Rodriguez
Student Activities Leader

Sarah Swenson
Dance Education Director

Ben Tusher
Director of Production and Operations