Helayne Spivak moved to Richmond in 2012 to join VCU Brandcenter as its Executive Director, a position she held until June, 2019. VCU Brandcenter was recognized by Creativity Magazine as the #1Master’s Program in marketing and advertising in the country.Previously, Helayne had a long, successful, award winning career in advertising serving as Chief Creative Officer (CCO) of Young &Rubicam NY, CCO of Ammirati Puris Lintas, CCO of JWT, NY, and CCO of Saatchi & Saatchi Welln

For 35 years, I have carried out original and in-depth field investigations related to arms trafficking, peace and security, human rights, transnational organized crime, wildlife crime, natural resource exploitation, and violations of UN sanctions. My evidence-based findings have impacted treaties, multilateral policies, enforcement actions, civil litigation, Congressional initiatives, and national laws and regulations. I have also served as an expert with the United Nations

On August 1st of 1977, I opened the first Phoenix in Charlottesville, Virginia on a dream and a shoestring. And now here we...

Corinne Horvath brings over a decade of experience in arts management, with a reputation for excellence in both the creative and operational aspects of the arts. While recently appointed to Executive Director, Corinne previously served as Interim Executive Director, Director of Donor Relations & Education, and Academy Manager for Wintergreen Music. She has worked to strengthen community ties, drive donor engagement, and cultivate meaningful artistic experiences for students,