​COMMUNITY ARTS EXPERIENCE WORLDWIDE

B.J. Pleasant is a seasoned expert in creating smart business solutions to positively impact performance and growth - with 20 years' experience behind her. She has a proven success record in managerial accounting, executive coaching and strategic planning within the nonprofit, for-profit and public sectors.

B.J. Pleasant is instrumental in bringing diverse groups of people together in a "spirit of cooperation" as a community advocate to the under-served, with a record of encouraging strong community partnerships and collaborations to effect positive social change within the community. Her life goal is "helping people, help people!"

Specialties: Strategic Planning, Non-Profit Program Development, Leadership Training, Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis, Executive & Life Coaching, and Curriculum Development

Jeff Younger is an entrepreneurial executive with more than 15 years of experience managing sales, marketing, operations and personnel at the district, regional and global corporate levels for both start-ups and established technology companies.

Motivational management style with a record of building and retaining highly motivated sales & marketing teams, channel development and ISV organizations, distributor networks and manufacturers. Successful in identifying opportunities for accelerated growth.

Uniquely talented at building web communities focused at acquiring, training and driving adoption in customer based scenarios. Trend oriented to anticipate upcoming opportunities in dynamic environments where go to market programs are highly competitive.

Courtney Townsend has over 12 years of combined experience as a fundraiser, educator, advocate, and nonprofit administrative support positions. She has demonstrated for employers and internship coordinators an exceptional facility for meeting organizational objectives and demands. During her tenure in the nonprofit sector, Courtney Townsend’s education and beyond, conditioned herself to become adept in networking, event coordination, and budget oversight. She is metrics driven and relentless for both revenue success and donor satisfaction. She administer these things while exercising the highest degree of discretion, sound judgment, maturity and confidentiality.

Courtney Townsend has a Master's Degree in Strategic Fundraising and Philanthropy with a concentration in Nonprofit Management.

Miah Bickley is the Program Coordinator for Community Arts Experience, Inc. Miah has over 13 years of experience in performance arts, mentoring, and community outreach with a passion for youth, theater, and serving. Developing strong relationships is the foundation of everything she does, both
professionally and personally.