Staff & Board

LASC Staff

Jeanette Tesmer

Executive Director

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Callie Northern

Education Director

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Charles Cliffe

Finance Manager

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Lennon Michalski

Gallery Director

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Gabriella Hoss

Outreach Coordinator

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Grace Kistner

After School Education Coordinator

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Sophia Dominici

Programs Coordinator

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Contact Us

859-252-5222 | info@lasclex.org

LASC Board of Directors

Officers:

Keleigh Arnett, President, Ben Green, President Elect, Lin Wu, Treasurer, Bart Hufnagel, Building & Grounds Chair, Ben Haydon, Governance Chair, Ryessia Russell, Cultural Equity Chair, Phil Jun, Development & Special Events Chair

Members:

Addie Barret, Lori Davis, AJ Jacobi, Anthony Longo, Avery Heath, Bradford Queen, John Spires, Laura Newman-Suter, Markus Cross, Roberta Burnes, Shawn Freeman, Stevie Moore, Susan Bell

Community Members are always welcome to join one of our committees.

Cultural Equity

Building & Grounds

Special Events

Governance

Finance

Email Jeanette Tesmer for more information!

  • The purpose of the Finance Committee is to ensure the financial integrity and sustainability of the Living Art & Science Center. 

    The committee members are committed to responsible stewardship of the center’s property and financial resources, ensuring transparency, accountability, and strategic financial planning. 

    Through diligent oversight and prudent financial management, the Finance Committee supports the Center's vision for a more equitable future where all LEARNERS have the ability to participate in meaningful art and science education.

    Members of the community are encouraged to join the Finance Committee. Please contact Lin Wu.

  • At The Living Arts and Science Center, we believe that diversity, cultural equity, mattering, belonging, inclusion, social justice, and access are essential to achieving our mission of engaging the community in the arts and sciences through education, discovery, exploration, and creativity. 

    We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals from all backgrounds feel welcomed, valued, and every individual has the right to access knowledge and opportunities of learning for personal and professional growth regardless of age, background, or experience.

    Through our dedication to community outreach, we actively seek to connect with diverse board representation and communities within the Commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond, ensuring that our educational programs and services reach individuals from all walks of life and geographic location.

    Because accountability, integrity, and transparency are at the core of everything we do,  we openly engage in dialogue and reflection around our vision for a more equitable future where LEARNERS of all ages have the ability to participate in meaningful art and science education.

    Members of the community are encouraged to join the Cultural Equity Committee. Please contact Ryessia Jones.

  • The Building and Grounds Committee of the Living Arts and Science Center ensures that our spaces are welcoming, sustainable, and conducive to creativity and learning for all who visit, while upholding the integrity and longevity of the LASC and its facilities for future generations.   It will continue to enhance the quality of learning by fostering a safe and accessible environment.

    Members of the community are encouraged to join the Building & Grounds Committee. Please contract Bart Hufnagel.

  • The Governance Action Team is dedicated to ensuring that the Living Arts and Science Center effectively fulfills its mission of providing lifelong learning in the arts and sciences. We aim to uphold the highest standards of accountability, transparency, and ethical governance. By fostering a diverse and inclusive board, we will guide strategic planning, support educational initiatives, and cultivate a creative environment that empowers all learners to explore and engage with the arts and sciences. Our commitment is to enhance organizational effectiveness and ensure sustainable growth, enabling us to inspire and educate our community for years to come.

    Members of the community are encouraged to join the Governance Committee. Please contact Ben Haydon.

  • Members of the community are encouraged to join the Development & Special Events Committee. Please contact Phil Jun.