the TEAM STEWARDING the WORK

Gabriela Sanchez is a cultural producer, multidisciplinary artist, and Executive Director of the Philadelphia Cultural Fund (PCF). She is also the Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director of Power Street Theatre, dedicated to developing new works and amplifying community storytelling. Driven by coalition-building, grassroots advocacy, and equity, she leads efforts to strengthen Philadelphia’s arts and culture ecosystem.

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Under her visionary leadership, PCF has grown its team, launched a new strategic plan and brand identity, reimagined its grantmaking process, strengthened partnerships across the arts, philanthropy, and government, and secured a historic $8 million investment from the William Penn Foundation, the largest in the organization’s history.

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A Philadelphia native and Temple University graduate, Sanchez has worked with Taller Puertorriqueño, Norris Square Neighborhood Project, and Conflict Resolution Theatre.

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Her honors include the Philadelphia Business Journal's Faces of Philanthropy Award, the Leeway Transformation Award and Art & Change Grant, AL DÍA 40 Under Forty, and national fellowships.

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As Program Director, Camille leads the development and implementation of PCF’s Art & Culture and Community Impact grantmaking programs, overseeing program strategy and all aspects of grant management.

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Camille is a lifelong movement artist, choreographer, and lighting designer. She is passionate about building accessible, equitable systems that strengthen Philadelphia's arts and culture community and support creative organizations in their work.

As Program and Engagement Manager, Taylor supports the planning, implementation, and evaluation of grantmaking programs, community engagement initiatives, and external capacity building efforts. As a nonprofit leader, she brings both artistic and organizational perspectives to every facet of the work, ensuring community voice is considered and uplifted.

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Taylor is a poet, mixed media artist, DJ, and storyteller born and raised in Philadelphia. She is Co-Director of Blue Stoop, a nonprofit home for Philly writers, and serves as Chair-Elect on the University City Arts League's Board of Directors. She can often be found seeking community and creativity wherever else it may blossom.

As Organizational Operations and Development Coordinator, Aubrey helps strengthen PCF's internal systems, strategic execution, communications, board engagement, and advocacy efforts. Aubrey is a connector across PCF's initiatives, honing in on the team’s innate creativity and collaborative leadership to uplift art and culture across the city.

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Aubrey is a dancer and teaching artist. She has taught dance for all ages and abilities across Greater Philadelphia the U.S., and supports creative projects by wearing whichever hat is required. She works as the Managing Coordinator of The Naked Stark and serves on Leah Stein Dance Company’s Board of Directors.

As Finance Director, Amy oversees PCF’s financial operations, including providing financial literacy and reporting support to staff and grantees, and contributes to organizational visibility, partnerships, and special initiatives.

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Amy is a dance/theater artist, educator, and facilitator. Amy co-founded, co-directed, and performed with Headlong Dance Theater. Her personal mission is to share what she has learned about financial management and financial well-being with other artists and arts organizations.

As Operations Director, Liz stewards the people, systems, and governance that keep the organization healthy and high-functioning while supporting strategic planning, accountability, and long-term organizational impact.

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Liz is a leadership and process geek. She is the co-founder and program director of LeadLab, a professional development initiative for creative leaders that fosters cross-sector and intergenerational exchange. Previously, she led creative sector engagement at the Arts + Business Council (formerly a Council of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia) and operations and people management at Asian Arts Initiative, and served on the board of the Arts Administrators of Color Network.