PILOBOLUS ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD POSITIONS
November 8, 2021
In its fiftieth year as a continuously-running dance company, the Pilobolus team is thrilled to announce that, after serving for two years on the Board of Directors, Evan Sturza is stepping up as our next Board Chair. Evan brings an infectious energy to his appointment and a commitment to institute significant change. His immediate goals are to diversify the Board, increase the visibility of Pilobolus both inside and outside of the theater, and strengthen the company’s financial position.
“When I first saw Pilobolus 25 years ago, I was struck by the creativity of the choreography and the physicality of the performances,” said Evan. “Since joining the board, I have witnessed firsthand the impact the company has had in the dance world and beyond. Pilobolus uses dance as a tool to bring artists of different backgrounds together to create insightful and thought-provoking reflections on contemporary social issues. I am excited to help steward an organization that started as a social experiment and continues on as a social movement.”
Evan is an experienced entrepreneur and finance executive. He is the Senior Managing Director of Biotechnology Investments at Hudson Bay Capital Management in New York City and a Trustee of the Esther Feigenbaum Family Foundation, a private foundation committed to supporting research and advocacy for patients with dysautonomia. Evan holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
In addition to Evan’s appointment, in our recent officers elections, devoted Pilobolus supporter and returning Board member Shauna Holiman, was voted to the Board President position, bringing a wealth of historical knowledge and unparalleled relationships within our local community. “I am delighted to once again join the Pilobolus board, headquartered in the very special small town where I live,” said Shauna. “As President, I am quite excited to engage in strategic planning, build our boards nationally and internationally and strengthen our financial position now and for the future. To me, Pilobolus is artistic genius and more than anything else, I hope to support them in their effort to create new work.”
Current Trustee Lela Ilyinsky will be taking the role of Secretary, which was previously held by Susan Mandler who served the board for nearly a decade. New Trustee Monica Richter, global c-suite executive and strategic advisor holding positions on multiple boards, has been named Board Treasurer, following David Mechlin’s much-appreciated service in that role. We also gratefully welcome back Ciara Burnham, who previously served the board from 2014-2018 bringing her expertise in finance and education.
During this exciting time of transition reinvigorated committees are also being formed in the areas of development, finance, marketing and education.
It is with gratitude for his ten years of service as Board Chair that Howard Weinberg will be stepping down as Board Chair, however will remain to serve as an active trustee. Howard’s tenure has been epic, and we thank him for his unwavering support and leadership. We look forward to working with him in this new capacity.