TRISHA FONG, PRESIDENT*

MARY HUNZICKER-DUNN, VICE-PRESIDENT*

Mary was Professor of Cell and Molecular Biology at Northwestern University Medical School for 27 years, then relocated to Washington State University where she was an Edward R Meyer Distinguished Professor in the School of Molecular Biosciences for 11 years. She received BS and MS degrees from the University of Houston, and a PhD from the University of Illinois. She conducted research on signaling pathways in the ovary and published more than 145 papers in peer reviewed journals. She was President of the Society for the Study of Reproduction and received the Research Award from this Society, an Associate Editor of Molecular Endocrinology. She retired in 2017 and, with her husband John H. Nilson, took up permanent residence in Taos. She enjoys aerobics, golf, gardening, and growing orchids.

KANDACE NACHTRAB, SECRETARY*

Ms. Nachtrab spent most of her career in the non-profit world as a management, marketing and fundraising executive in Los Angeles, New York City and most recently in Washington, DC. She is Chair Emeritus of the Washington D.C. International Film Festival and a Founding Member of the Washington DC Film Society. She has an M.B.A from Johns Hopkins University and a B.S. from the New York State University at Oswego. Ms. Nachtrab moved to Taos in 2010 and is Chair of the Taos Opera Institute and co-founder of TCA Film Fans. Ms. Nachtrab chairs the TCA Financial Sustainability Committee.

ALFORD JOHNSON, TREASURER*

“Andy” was based in Chicago for many years where he was Vice President of Marketing for the American Institute of Steel Construction. Before that he worked in sales and marketing for the construction division of a major steel company both domestically and in Europe where he spent six and a half years. While there he took advantage of his position to become fluent in French. Andy retired in 2004 and shortly after that moved to Arroyo Hondo where he is a full-time resident. He enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing and the rich cultural scene that is Taos. He has a BA in English Literature from the University of Colorado and an MBA from the University of Chicago.

ROME CHELSI

Rome’s professional career encompassed 30 years in the Broadcast Television industry involving product development and senior level marketing roles for equipment manufacturers; including deployment of equipment for terrestrial broadcast, cable, and satellite delivery and support for Olympics programming.  He has held positions of Regional Chair for the Society of Broadcast Engineers and national board of directors for the Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers.  He served on the Board of Directors and as the Capital Campaign Chairman for the Center for the Arts, Evergreen, CO managing funding, historic preservation, and repurposing of a former church as a community art center.  Rome is an avid skier having retired after 22 years with the National Ski Patrol.  He holds a Bachelor of Art in Industrial Design and an MBA from Northern Illinois University.

MARY DOMITO

Mary Domito is a local businessperson, owner of Taos Lifestyle plus a store in Alamosa, CO. She moved to Taos in 2004 and has been active with Stray Hearts and has served as a TCA board member since 2008, with the exception of a three year hiatus between 2016-2018. Mary has a passion for live music and is instrumental in bringing a variety of live national touring artists to the TCA.

She considers it an honor and privilege to serve on the Board.

JOHN HAMILTON

John has been involved in a variety of computer and commercial real estate ventures over his career. John is mostly retired and still does a little commercial real estate development in the Albuquerque area. John and his wife Peggy moved to Taos in 2009 and have become deeply involved in service to the Taos community they have come to love.

SARAH HART

 Sarah is the owner of Hart Print Shop, a design and print business that focuses on hand- drawn, hand-printed promotional poster/advertising for local musicians, non-profits and small businesses. She is also is co-owner of Ennui Gallery, a co-operative art gallery/ music venue/ community space and record store in downtown Taos. Named 2017 Taos’ Visionary Artist Award, Hart has been a member of the TCA’s Art Committee, curated the 2019 40 Under 40 Show at The Encore Gallery, and was recently selected for the 2020 showcase of contemporary artists at The Harwood. She moved to Taos in 2001, devoting her time to help and support the community she loves. She is excited to continue her mission as a new member of the Board at The TCA. Besides her love for art, she loves to be outside to garden, hike with her dog, float the river, cook, bake pies and collect dictionaries for their pictures.

CHRISTIANE KELLEY RIVELES

Christiane Kelley Riveles has taught English as a second language in public schools, edited standardized tests, and escorted tours to the former Soviet Union. Since moving to Taos in 2010, she has served as president and educational liaison of the Taos Archaeological Society, docented at the Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project and D.H. Lawrence Ranch, and volunteered for Reading to End Racism and Youth Heartline’s CASA program. Chris is a graduate of Vassar College and Columbia University.

LAURIE MEDLEY

Laurie is the Global Head of ESG at Apollo Global Management, a high-growth alternative asset manager that invests on behalf of a global, diversified client base of institutions and individuals.  Laurie established Apollo’s ESG program in 2007 and now oversees a team of professionals who work with over 120 companies on improving their operational approach to addressing environmental, social, and governance issues.  She is involved in ESG industry groups and frequently speaks about ESG.  Prior to joining Apollo, Laurie was an elementary school teacher for 10 years before attending law school and working as an attorney in New York.  Laurie has strong roots in New Mexico having been born and raised here.  She and her husband have lived in Taos since 1992.  Her son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter are restauranteurs who also live and work in Taos.  Laurie is an avid skier and serves on the board of Taos Ski Valley, Inc. 

JENNIFER MOONEY

Jennifer Mooney landed in Arroyo Seco (full time) after stints in Colorado, Florida, Michigan and Ohio. She is a lifelong communications professional, including SVP communications roles for both Time Warner and Advance Newhouse. Her undergraduate degrees are in Journalism and Geology (Albion College) with an MA in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (Vermont College.) She has served on numerous boards that have included The Cincinnati Museum Center, Contemporary Arts Center (Cincinnati) and Cincinnati Public Radio. Her latest work is a co-authored non-fiction book that published in May 2021; Hope, Interrupted. Jennifer continues to consult in internal-external communications.

She is an active outdoorswoman and has climbed Kilimanjaro and “swam” Alcatraz – with an abundance of time on the slopes and hiking trails in New Mexico. She and her husband Don have been Taos part timers since 2001 and more recently moved full time. Aside from giving birth to their daughters, they believe that Taos has been their best life choice.

MAX MOULTON*

Max was born and raised in Dixon. Although he attempted to escape to the big city, he eventually succumbed to his deep appreciation of small communities and returned to New Mexico in 2006. He is a musician who plays in many local bands; co-owner of Gizmo Productions, a web development and marketing company; a founding member of KNCE True Taos Radio; and he helped develop LiveTaos.com. His kitchen counter is usually dusted in flour, his house is a chaotic hub of constant creation, and his car is always a mess, but he’s OK with it because he gets to play music, fly fish, climb, ski, cook, bake, garden, adventure, tinker, and create. He’s stoked to be part of the TCA team.

             * Members of the Executive Committee

Employment Opportunities

Theater Technician and Facilities Assistant
15 – 25 hrs/week, $17 per hour
Schedule varies, some nights and weekends required
Read full job description here

To Apply: Send a letter of interest and 3 work references to nicki@tcataos.org.
Questions: info@tcataos.org / 575-758-2052

This position prepares for and produces events and maintains TCA facilities. This position works independently and collaboratively with staff in a dynamic team-focused environment; the job requires flexible and dependable availability. Works closely with all TCA staff to care for and maintain the organization’s properties and equipment within them: Encore Gallery, Auditorium, Stables Gallery, TCA offices, leased spaces, Williams Room, and outdoor spaces within the property. Read full job description here. 

TCA BigScreen is available for private rental!

Safely enjoy the theater for yourself and your pod. You pick the movie. You pick the date. You don’t even have to sit next to each other. Find more details here.