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Name: Stephanie, aka "Stephanie Hanson"

Web Site: http://www.AmericansForTheArts.org

Bio: Stephanie Evans officially joined the staff of Americans for the Arts in January 2009 to support the Local Arts Advancement department. In her current role, she helps to coordinate Field Services programs and services, including the annual convention, webinar series, and contracted services. She also works with the Emerging Leaders Council and Network and partners with Human Resources staff and supervisors to manage the Americans for the Arts intern program. Stephanie graduated from American University with an M.A. in arts management and wrote her thesis on the U.S. visa process and its effects on cultural exchange. Prior to joining Americans for the Arts, Stephanie was an entertainment producer for a local casting agency that provided entertainment for corporate and social events. She also holds a B.M. in music performance from Miami University of Ohio, and continues to perform occasionally and teach throughout the Washington, DC area. She regularly volunteers at Signature Theatre in Arlington, VA, and participates in as much art and culture as she can!