MEET THE TEAM! 

Carol Jones handles licensing, insurance, Payroll, Accounts payable and receivable, and HR functions including onboarding, references, and performance evaluations.

Elly Makowski is the Technical Director for BlackRock Center for the arts, where she is responsible for bringing artistic ideas to life through the application of scientific and engineering principles.

Hersh (they/them) is a DC based theater-maker, with experience in lighting, stage management, production management, and more.

Kelly Chauncey is a product of The Howard University Children’s Theater & Playmakers Repertory Theater from 1978-1982.

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Reva Thompson received a Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Performance from York College of Pennsylvania, and her Master's in music from James Madison University.

Chontelle Norris has been in the Food and Beverage industry for over 25 years. An experienced bartender, she is no stranger to hard work, flexibility, and fast paced environments.

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Joshua Gamma is a curator and designer based in Baltimore.

Kirk Patton II is a Patron Services Associate at BlackRock Center for the Arts where he helps support education, events, and performances.

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Ebonee Price's purpose here at BlackRock is to develop sustainable relationships with you and cultivate partnerships throughout our communities here in Montgomery County.

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Katie Hecklinger joined BlackRock in 2019 as Director of Education after more than 22 years as an educator, consulting teacher, curriculum developer, and Assistant Principal in the Montgomery County Public Schools.

Mike received a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies with a focus in stage management & directing from Montclair State University in Montclair, New Jersey.

Pamela Garrido was born in Guatemala and moved to Maryland shortly thereafter. She has a degree in Video Game Design, and loves putting that degree to work by bringing cool graphics to life. Since 2021, she’s been part of the BlackRock Center for the Arts team, where she adds color and creativity to the mix. When she’s not at work, you can usually find her making video games, playing video games, or dreaming up her next big idea.