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Kathryn McAvoy

Founder and Executive Director

Kathryn holds a BS in Communications Studies from Northwestern University and an MBA from Jacksonville University. A civic-minded individual, she has served on many non-profit Boards, including the Jacksonville Zoo, Jacksonville Film Events, Books by Kids and the DePaul School, among others. She began The Performers Academy in 2009 to provide arts for all, particularly the underserved teens who otherwise wouldn’t have access to the arts.

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Deshaun Davis

Director of Operations and Artistic Programs 

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Chris Clark

CELEBRITY TEACHING ARTIST

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Moses West

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Jocelyn Bedford

Jossi Benford

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Marlon Smith

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Chad Hendricks

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Swordz Bowers

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Joshua Rogers

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Jason Rogers

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KATE TEMPLE-BROWN

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

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Norinzo haynes

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

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Timothy rose ph.D

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

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MELINDA HAYNES

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

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ERICCA HARVEY

GRANT ADMINISTRATOR

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SHON BROWN, LCSW

RESIDENT THERAPIST

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NICK HARVEY

CAMPUS MANAGER

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ZALA TURK

ADMIN SUPPORT