What They've Said.....
Saw your research paper on mid-career arts administrators and want to send you my congratulations. Thanks for thinking about us not-exactly-old-timers and doing it in a way that we can all understand and appreciate. I don’t know if your research will spark any new initiatives to help us, but it certainly adds to our understanding of what’s going on in the field and how we can all better prepare professionally for the future. Great job!
Felicia W. Shaw, Director Arts and Culture
The San Diego Foundation
Thank you for all your help in brainstorming, planning and facilitating a successful 2007 Creative Conversation for the Emerging Arts Leaders/LA Network! I've heard great feedback and I'm excited to see a revival in the network, especially in the form of a potential Mentorship in the Arts Program.
John Arroyo, former staff person Los Angeles County Arts Commission
Arlene Biala, Program Manager, San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs
Great presentation at last nights City of San Jose's Arts Commission meeting. The report has far exceeded expectations and its truly been a pleasure working with you.
Lisa Gonzalez, Arts Commissioner
got the grant...victoria i must compliment you...it is a work of art...really...you are very good...
Teresa Gunn, Founder and Executive Director, Street of Dreams
I also wanted to thank you so much for making the trip all the way from San Diego to present for us at Minnowbrook. You provided much food for thought to the conference attendees and some are already involved in reframing their points of view about change in their organizations, which is exciting.
Kathleen Masterson, New York State Council on the Arts
Emerging Leaders of Arts and Culture San Diego:
In particular, I want to thank Victoria Saunders whose consulting work for us has resulted in the development of such innovative programs as the Steering Committee, Arts Networking Lounge, Emerging Leaders Website, and Mentoring in the Arts Program (MAP). I join all the members of the Commission in congratulating Victoria on successfully building an infrastructure that we can continue to strengthen and expand upon.
Victoria L. Hamilton, Executive Director,
City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture
You've been such a wonderful leader for us - helpful, friendly, encouraging - and have made the program grow to what it is, which is something really special. Thank you for your committment to the program and for your dedication to the arts and particularly to nurturing young professionals in the arts.
The program has made a huge difference in my life in the last year, much to your credit, so thank you for that. I know I'll see you around so I look forward to our continued conversations. Whoever takes advantage of your ideas and services next will indeed be well-rewarded.
Brian Schaefer, Participant
Emerging Leaders of Arts and Culture San Diego (2007)