She also serves as the Inclusion Hub Director with Plexus LGBTQ & Allied Chamber of Commerce. Her work uses a lens of antiracism and intersectionality of race, gender, sexuality, and ability to implement organizational culture change. In her spare time, Jennifer co-hosts a podcast focused on queer womyn relationships, identities, and lived experiences with her wife. With a passion for the arts and growing up in a performing family, Jennifer (she/her) knows the importance of theater to help children develop confidence, a strong sense of others, and new ways to express their thoughts and feelings.

Prior to that, she raised funds for Northeast Ohio organizations Beck Center for the Arts, Assembly for the Arts, Cleveland Institute of Art, and the Cleveland Play House. In Los Angeles she supported advancement efforts at the American Film Institute and Center Theatre Group. Her work as a film and theater artist has been seen as far away as Australia, and she performs in and around Northeast Ohio regularly. She enjoys engaging in arts and culture activities around town with her spouse, also a filmmaker, and daughter.

With a unique blend of technical expertise and empathy, she ensures user experiences are efficient and human-centered. As a Project Manager at Jetpack Group, Hannah specializes in optimizing website properties, aligning them with organizational goals, and enhancing user engagement. She excels in managing complex projects, implementing tracking systems, and facilitating effective communication between technical, content, and creative teams. Driven by a passion for connecting with others and supporting meaningful initiatives, Hannah values collaboration, emotional intelligence, and open communication. Outside of work, she enjoys running, attending local arts events, exploring new restaurants, and spending time with her husband and cats.

Nick began his love for the arts and theatre at an early age, lending his talents to local theatre productions in and around the Cleveland area including the Cleveland Playhouse. While attending The Ohio State University for fashion retail studies and sociology he was signed to a well known midwest talent agency. Where his dream of becoming a commercial print model was made a reality when he booked his first commercial for McDonald’s. Nick quickly followed that success by appearing in numerous commercial and print publications while working with top brands including Sperry, Express, Kroger, & Marriott to name a few. Nick’s experience within the industry expands across all areas within arts and entertainment including acting, dance, and his love of blogging and collaborating with well known brands for his men’s styling and content creation business Mecmode, where he helps individuals look and feel their best from the inside out. As well as his Youtube series “Cocktails with Nick” where he shares his love of cocktail making with recipes for his followers to enjoy, while discussing real life topics and all things fashion and lifestyle. Nick believes that every child no matter their background should have the opportunity and access to experience the magic of theatre and the joy it can bring. In helping them realize their dreams which can help them shape a future as bright as the star within them.

Ali’s expertise contributes to the studio’s focus on building brand identities that celebrate individuality and leave a lasting impact—particularly for restaurants, retail spaces, arts organizations, and local non-profits. Outside of work, she finds joy in watercolor painting, reading, visiting museums, attending art shows and performances, as well as exploring all that Cleveland has to offer—each a natural extension of her creative spirit. In 2025, Ali joined the Board of Talespinner. 

She leads with a servant‑leadership mindset shaped by frontline customer experience, learning and development work, and culture building across higher education, corporate retail, and nonprofit environments. Currently pursuing her MBA in Leadership Innovation, Jayde is dedicated to creating environments where people of all ages and backgrounds feel confident, supported, and inspired. With a lifelong fondness for the arts and experience performing in multiple productions during her youth, she believes in the power of storytelling and performance to help children build imagination, empathy, and self‑expression. Jayde brings her her passion for creative learning, her background in culture strategy, and her commitment to uplifting families to her role on the Talespinner Children’s Theatre Board of Directors. Her dedication is grounded in her own family and village, who remind her of the power of community, creativity, and cultivating a sense of belonging.

He teaches theatre across grades K–12, directs multiple productions each year, and oversees the school’s arts programming. He holds a Master's degree in Theatre Education from The Catholic University of America. Previously, Lucas has worked in a variety of roles for arts organization across the country, including ENCORE Chamber Music Institute, Great Lakes Theatre, Music Theatre Wichita, and Barrington Stage Company, among others. Lucas is a proud member of the American Alliance for Theatre & Education and the Educational Theatre Association. He also serves on the board for his high school's alumni association. Having grown up attending a public performing arts high school, Lucas appreciates the impact that access to the arts can have on a young person’s life. As a new father, he is excited to support TCT's mission of making theatre accessible to children and families across Cleveland.