ALAA Board of Directors
The distinguished Board of Directors of the Alabama Arts Alliance represents the cultural, educational, and business sectors of Alabama’s Creative Arts. Utilizing their knowledge of and experience in the Arts, Creativity, and Innovation, and understanding the power of the Arts, Creativity, and Innovation to enhance Alabama’s economy, education, and quality of life; The Board advocates on behalf of the Arts and Arts Education in Alabama. It seeks to promote collaboration among creatives and creative endeavors; identify challenges and opportunities; and promote and advance policies and viewpoints that enhance and support innovative programs and initiatives for Arts Education, Cultural Non-Profits, Arts and Cultural Businesses, Creative Industries, and Community Arts Experiences for residents throughout the State of Alabama.
Heath Mixon
Chair
Birmingham, AL
Ana Colburn, Secretary
Hamilton, AL
Owen Foster
Tuscumbia, AL
Jennifer Jaquess
Birmingham, AL
Meghan Merciers
Florence, AL
Karen Mockensturm Chair Elect
Huntsville, AL
Cierra Belser
Montgomery, AL
Ali B. Gorrie
Birmingham, AL
Michael Johnson
Florence, AL
Kaci Norman
Montgomery, AL
Melissa Hughey Immediate Past Chair
Madison, AL
Liz Boykin
Huntsville, AL
Salaam Green
Hoover, AL
Nikki Jones
Tuscaloosa, AL
Ricky Trione
Fairhope, AL
Nancy Brown Treasurer
Birmingham, AL
Mary Jane Coker
Vestavia Hills, AL
Russ Hailey
Madison, AL
Andy Meadows
Montgomery, AL
Shellie Whitfield
Wetumpka, AL
ALAA Board Advisors
Dr. Terrance Brown
Florence, AL
Jerry Foster
Florence, AL
Diana Green
Montgomery, AL
Fran Jones
Montgomery, AL
ALAA Staff
Office: 400 S. Union Street, Suite 325, Montgomery, AL 36106
Mailing Address: 3066 Zelda Road, PMB 272, Montgomery, AL 36106
334-269-1435 - info@alartsalliance.org
Donna Russell
Executive Director
Kristina Allen
Executive Assistant
Hanna Allen
Intern
Junior at the University of Alabama
Shekinah Wilson
Intern
Recent graduate of Alabama State University
