Board of Directors
Kianna Bromley - Founder & President
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Kianna (she/her) is an immensely energetic and passionate problem solver. She never does anything halfway. Ever since pursuing her Masters in Business in Entrepreneurship from the University of Vermont (UVM), she has been planning business models for a new performance and event spaces. When the Gary Library crossed her path she knew it was time to jump!
Kianna most recently taught Theatre Arts and directed the Masque Theatre Program at Montpelier High School. In addition to teaching on and off since 2011, Kianna has worked as the Business Manager for Orchard Valley Waldorf School, the Student Matinee Series Manager at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, and the Finance Director for Small Dog Electronics.
Kianna currently serves on the Board at Lost Nation Theater in Montpelier and previously served on the Sustainable Entrepreneurship Advisory Board. She lives in Montpelier with her husband and children. Most importantly, she experiences the need for this space and organization daily and cannot wait to share its important impacts with her neighbors and fellow Central Vermont Community.
Ryan Addario - Vice President
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Ryan (he/him) brings more than a decade of experience in the non-profit sector to the table, with a background in affordable housing, domestic violence awareness, politics, and the arts.
He is a prolific freelance fundraising and communications consultant, and has raised money for a myriad of organizations, political candidates, and causes. A former professional dancer and musical theatre performer, he has also worked as a choreographer and dance instructor throughout the region, including locally at Montpelier High School and Lost Nation Theater.
Ryan, his partner Nick, and their big friendly rescue dog are based in Burlington and New York City, where Nick works as an actor.
Catherine Lange - Secretary
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Catherine (she/her) is a licensed architect and currently finalizing an MBA in sustainable innovation at UVM.
Catherine was most recently an Associate Principal and Architect at Freeman French Freeman in Burlington. Prior to that, she worked at Scott + Partners Architecture, gaining valuable experience on small-scale Vermont architectural projects. In addition, Catherine started a freelance design company in 2010, which she has run continuously since then, working with various clients in digital storytelling and graphic design.
Catherine recently completed 7 years serving on the AIA Vermont board, and brings expertise in design, leadership, and sustainable business. In addition to nearing completion of her MBA, Catherine holds a M.Arch degree from RIT with a focus in sustainability, and a B.S. from Cornell University in Design & Environmental Analysis. Catherine lives in Burlington, Vermont with her husband and toddler, and is expecting a new baby in May 2024.
Sierra Norford - Non-Voting Member
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Sierra (she/her) is the Office Manager for the Montpelier Performing Arts Hub. She is a dancer, choreographer, knitter, and former educator.
While Sierra was teaching math at MHS, she held many other roles as well, like choreographing the musical, running the fiber arts club, and planning Graduation and Project Grad. She was also a member of the Ballet Vermont Performance Company and performed with them in the Farm to Ballet productions for two summers, along with other, smaller productions. She is involved in a variety of types of social/partner dancing in the area, including contra, blues, and fusion dance.
Sierra attended the University of Vermont where she studied Secondary Education and Environmental Studies. As a resident of Montpelier who feels there is minimal access to arts education and performance in this area, she is very excited about this organization!
sierra@mpa-hub.org
Molly Clark
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Molly (she/her) is the Vocal Music Teacher and Music Director at Harwood Union Middle/High School. She also music directs the Lost Nation Theater Show Choir alongside Kianna Bromley.
Prior to working at Harwood, Molly was the choral teacher at Montpelier High School and Main Street Middle School. While at Montpelier, she music directed the MHS Masque and Main Street Middle School productions. She has also collaborated with Kianna on a handful of performing arts projects in Montpelier.
Since returning to VT, Molly has been an active member of various arts organizations. She is currently the Chairperson of the Winooski Valley Music Association, is the Youth Rep for the VT American Choral Directors Association, is the Chorus Manager for the New England Music Festival, and is a Seaver Fund board member, an arts fund run through Northfield Savings Bank.
Molly holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Gettysburg College. She recently purchased her first home with her fiancé in Waterbury and is thrilled to make central VT her permanent home!
Conor Kennedy - Treasurer
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Conor (he/him) was born and raised on a small farm in the Upper Valley. It remains one of his favorite places, and with no cell service to this day, it remains his favorite place to get away. He has lived in Montpelier for over six years and loves our small community. He thinks it's wonderful that we have a community where kids can get out of school and run from store to store getting snacks before heading to the playground or hanging out on the State House lawn.
Conor currently serves as the Chief of Staff to the Vermont Speaker of the House, Jill Krowinski. He loves the work and the people he gets to interact with each and every day. As Vermonters, we are so fortunate to have such an accessible and open legislative process and he considers it an honor to be a part of it. Prior to his current role he worked at the Agency of Human Services, the Green Mountain Care Board, and the Office of the Senate Pro Tem.
He lives in Montpelier with his partner, Christina and their giant goof of a dog, Mia. You can usually find them walking the bike paths, skiing, or doing a crossword downtown.
Henry Lang
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Henry (he/him) is a performing arts teacher based at CVU High School in Hinesburg, VT.
Prior to MPAH, Henry raised $50,000 annually to produce NCCT's Teen Show in Lebanon, NH. He also worked on the nation's largest student-produced musical: The Dolphin Show.
Henry graduated summa cum laude from Northwestern University. After losing Northern Stage's youth ensemble in 2009, this devastated 4th grader vowed to protect community arts programs through future "tough times." He has received eight W-2s along this year's sprint to use any and every "Under 30" discount before the full-price ticket booth rooster crows.
Ally Tarwater
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Ally Tarwater (she/her) is a musician and music educator whose primary goal is fostering and creating joyful experiences in music. Currently, she is the band and orchestra director at Montpelier High School and Main Street Middle School.
A longtime performer and educator, Ally spent years in Tennessee and Virginia performing with orchestras and chamber wind ensembles, as well as teaching both instrumental and choral music. She is a founding member of the Morningstar Flute Ensemble and the Sonic Ukes, an all-ukulele band based in coastal Virginia. Since moving to Vermont, Ally has performed regularly with bands Rootbound and Fair Sparrow, the Vermont Philharmonic Orchestra, and Pipe Dreams, Vermont’s premiere flute ensemble. Though performing will always be a huge part of her life, teaching is her calling and helping students find their creative voice through music and performance is where she finds the most happiness.
Ally graduated from the University of Tennessee with both her Bachelor and Master of Music in Music Education. She resides in Montpelier and has often said that moving here has been the best decision she has ever made. She is thrilled to be a part of this project and help create more performance spaces for this community.