November 2023
Catie-Reagan king: Growing & Sustaining Memberships

Join us in a discussion of growing & sustaining memberships with James River Writers' Membership Director, Catie-Reagan King. Catie-Reagan King, Ed.D., is the Membership Director at James River Writers. She is a graduate of Baylor University’s Learning and Organizational Change doctoral program, where her dissertation explored the role the fine arts play in university students’ development of 21st-century skills. She received an M.S. in Strategic Design and Management from Parsons School of Design, a B.A. in Theatre Arts from Virginia Tech, and a Women in Leadership certificate from Cornell University.

September 2023
Marlene Paul: Organizational Diversity & Equity

Join us in a discussion of organizational diversity & equity with ART 180's Co-Founder & Executive Director, Marlene Paul. After a decade of roles in writing, editing, PR, and advertising, she met a friend who shared her belief that art is a form of communication. In 1998 they co-founded ART 180 to cultivate create expression in young people, and she still directs the now 25-year-old organization. She lives near the Mighty James River with her teenage daughter, hound dog, and tuxedo cat, and she recently returned to being an artist.

July 2023
Clarissa Bannor: Multi-Dimensional storytelling

A discussion of multidimensional storytelling with Arts Marketing & PR Professional, Clarissa Bannor. Clarissa Bannor is a creative communications professional with a soft spot for the arts. She earned her MA in Arts Management from George Mason University, specializing in Arts Marketing & PR. Clarissa’s career weaves together her passions for culture, art, and creative storytelling.

October 2023
Melissa Vaughn: Community Radio Programming

Join us in a discussion on Community Radio Programming and the importance of non-profit in the radio space with the President of the Board of Directors for Virginia Center for Public Press, Melissa Vaughn. She has volunteered with WRIR since 2016 and is passionate about creating an accessible and inclusive environment for Richmonders to tell their stories, work through complicated issues and share their love of underrepresented local and global music on the airwaves and online.

August 2023
Nigel Richardson: Curating Cultural Events

A discussion of curating cultural events with Afrikana Film Festival's Program Director, Nigel Richardson.Nigel S. Richardson is a writer, filmmaker, and experience curator based in Richmond, VA. Nigel graduated from the University of Miami in 2017 with a B.S. in Communication, Motion Pictures. He currently works as Program Director for the Afrikana Independent Film Festival, Virginia's premier festival dedicated to showcasing the cinematic works of people of color worldwide. Nigel's work aims to use storytelling as a foundation to help craft experiences that elevate and celebrate diverse creators and their stories.

June 2023
Katharine Herndon: Conference Planning

A discussion of conference planning with James River Writers' Executive Director, Katharine Herndon. Katharine Herndon was a fan of James River Writers even before they hired her. She has attended every conference and well over a hundred Writing Shows. She was on the board in a variety of roles, including executive secretary, co-chair of the 2011 conference committee, and membership chair. She has earned a 120-hour certificate in Nonprofit Management and completed the Emerging Nonprofit Leadership Program.