Anne Pasternak, President and Artistic Director

During Pasternak's tenure, since the Fall of 1994, the organization has increased its commitment to artists working with untried media and has offered established artists fresh opportunities to experiment and engage new audiences. Renowned projects under her artistic direction range from exhibitions and performances in the historic Brooklyn Bridge Anchorage, new sculptures in Grand Central Station, paintings in Coney Island and skywriting over Manhattan to the Tribute in Light, the twin beacons of light that illuminated the former World Trade Center site six months after 9/11, in honor of the lives lost there. Pasternak has been committed to initiating projects that give artists the opportunity to innovate their practice, celebrate New York life, and reflect on contemporary society while engaging millions of people with art that permeates everyday urban life.

In addition to her work at Creative Time, Pasternak curates independent exhibitions and contributes essays to cultural publications. She lectures extensively throughout the United States and Europe.

SHANE BRENNAN, ASSISTANT CURATOR

Shane Brennan left his aquatic home in the Pacific Northwest to complete an honors BA in art, critical theory and media studies at Brown University. During a sojourn in London, he took courses in curating and contemporary art at Goldsmiths College, furthering a discontinuous solo practice as a writer, curator, and artist. Experiences at a variety of art institutions—including the Whitney Museum, Rhizome.org, and the Lisson Gallery—prepared him for a migration to the New York City art nexus. He joined Creative Time in 2007 as its first ever Curatorial Assistant.

Sarah Burkhart, Events Manager

Sarah Burkhart arrived in New York City from the fervid streets of Boston to attend NYU, from which she received an honors BA in art history, architecture, and studio art. Her passion for art and design led her through experiences at Andrea Rosen Gallery, Judd Foundation, the Grey Art Gallery, and in architectural firms and artist studios. She first arrived at Creative Time as an intern in the Development Department and joined the staff full time in 2008 as the first-ever Membership and Events Assistant.

Rachel Ford, Director of Development

With 15 years of managerial experience focusing on the areas of fundraising, program management, technology, and event production, Rachel self describes as a nonprofit arts maven. Her recent employment history includes, among others, College Art Association, Fund for the City of New York, HERE Arts Center and Theatre Communications Group. She graduated cum laude with a BA in Theatre from Florida State University in Tallahassee and has a Management & Supervision certificate from the Support Center for Nonprofit Management. She has served on the board of the New York Multi-Arts Consortium (NYMAC) and is currently a proud board member of the theatre company Vampire Cowboys. She has also served on selection panels for the Public Theater's Emerging Playwrights program and for the New York State Council on the Arts.

KATIE HOLLANDER, Deputy Director

Katie has worked in the nonprofit community for almost 15 years and has experience both as an executive director and development director, with a focus on special events, fundraising and financial management. Most recently she was the Director of Development at the Support Center for Nonprofit Management; and prior to that she served as the Executive Director at ArtTable, Inc. a nonprofit association for 1,600+ women professionals in the visual arts.  Katie launched her career at the College Art Association serving as Assistant to the Executive Director, Manager of Governance and Advocacy and Director of Development and Special Projects. Katie received her BS in Business Management from Ithaca College, an MA in Art History from The Victoria University of Manchester, England, as well as an MA in Arts Administration from New York University.

MEREDITH JOHNSON, Curator and Director of Consulting

Meredith Johnson came to Creative Time in 2007, where she has curated and produced such projects as Spencer Finch's The River That Flows Both Ways, Pae White's Self Roaming and Stephen Vitiello's upcoming project, A Bell for Every Minute. She has also led the organization's consulting arm, curating a video programs for Art Basel Miami Beach and Jet Blue's Terminal 5, and authoring the City of Louisville's public art master plan. In addition to her work at Creative Time, Johnson was a curator at Artists Space in New York from 2007–2009. Prior to coming to Creative Time, she was the Assistant Director at Minetta Brook, an organization that presented projects like Robert Smithson's Floating Island to Travel Around Manhattan Island and Watershed: The Hudson Valley Art Project. Johnson regularly lectures on art in public space at universities in New York and throughout the United States. Before living in New York, she worked as an independent curator and for a number of non-profit institutions in San Francisco, CA and Washington, D.C. She received her BA in Art from St. Mary's College of Maryland and her MA in Curatorial Practice from the California College of the Arts.

Cynthia PRINGLE, DIRECTOR OF Operations

Cynthia officially joined Creative Time in January 2007 after interning and working on short-term special projects in various departments since 2005. Born in San Francisco, Cynthia moved to New York in 1999 to attend New York University with a concentration in Studio Art. Currently, as Manager of the Executive Office and Operations, Cynthia supports both the President and the Deputy Director.

LYDIA ROSS, DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Swapping climate for culture, Lydia Ross moved from Los Angeles to New York City in 2004 to attend Columbia University and pursue a career in the arts. During her time at Columbia, she was a food critic for the Columbia Spectator and worked for Air America Radio, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, and the Center for Arts Education. After graduating Phi Beta Kappa with a BA in American Studies, Lydia joined the Creative Time team in 2008 as a volunteer, programming intern, site manager for PLOT09, and--in August 2009--as the Development and Executive Assistant.

RYAN ROWLETT, MARKETING AND WEB PRODUCER

Hailing from the Land of Lincoln, Ryan comes to Creative Time with a background in print and web design ranging from the skateboard industry to the fashion industry. Ryan recieved his BFA in Printmaking and Art History from Memphis College of Art in 2008. Ryan's relationship with Creative Time began with a summer internship with the marketing department in 2007. In addition to his work in design, Ryan continues a studio practice including printmaking, interactive media and installation.

Nato Thompson, Chief Curator

Since January 2007, Nato has organized major projects for Creative Time such as Democracy in America: The National Campaign (2008), Paul Chan’s acclaimed Waiting for Godot in New Orleans (2007) and Mike Nelson’s A Psychic Vacuum. Previous to Creative Time, he worked as Curator at MASS MoCA where he completed numerous large-scale exhibitions such as The Interventionists: Art in the Social Sphere (2004), a survey of political art of the 1990s with a catalogue distributed by MIT Press. His writings have appeared in numerous publications including BookForum, Art Journal, tema celeste, Parkett, Cabinet and The Journal of Aesthetics and Protest. The College Art Association awarded him for distinguished writing in Art Journal in 2004. He recently curated an exhibition for Independent Curators International titled Experimental Geography with a book available by Melville House Publishing. His book on art and activism is due out by Autonomedia in October 2009.

G. Douglas Wagner, Financial Management Consultant

G. Douglas Wagner has been affiliated with Creative Time since its founding in 1973.  Working for the NY Cultural Council Foundation throughout the 70s, he assisted with financial matters and fundraising for such diverse organizations as Playwrights Horizons, Production Company, Cabin Creek Films (Harlen County USA), Cityarts Workshops, Art Without Walls, International Women's Writing Guild, Off Off Broadway Alliance, and the Theatre Development Fund (TKTS and voucher program).  He assumed the job of Financial Management Consultant at Creative Time in 1980.  His other non-profit clients included NYC Landmarks Preservation Foundation, Visual Aids for the Arts, and Clark Center for the Performing Arts.  Douglas is Business Manager for lighting designer Ken Billington and spent many years doing the same for playwright John Guare. He oversees budgets, grant reports, cash flow, and many other tasks pertaining to the finances at Creative Time.