dr. juliette bianco
Associate Vice Chancellor of Museums and Creative Practice
Dr. Bianco champions the power of creativity and the arts to transform teaching, learning, and community engagement, advancing UNC Greensboro’s mission through the vision and strategic direction of two of the university’s signature cultural enterprises: the Jeanne Tannenbaum Center for Creative Practice and the Weatherspoon Art Museum. At UNCG since 2020, Juliette brings to this work a deep belief in museums and creative practice as catalysts for creativity and connection. Prior to UNCG, she spent 25 years at the Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College. Her scholarship explores transformational leadership in higher education and the role of university museums as hubs of innovative teaching and learning, creative partnership, and a diverse community of learners. She is a graduate of Dartmouth College and holds a master’s degree from the University of Chicago and an EdD from Northeastern University. She serves on the Cultural Affairs Commission for the City of Greensboro.
dr. amanda graham
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Amanda Graham is the inaugural creative director of the Jeanne Tannenbaum Center for Creative Practice at University of North Carolina at Greensboro where she is also an adjunct assistant professor in the School of Dance. Prior to that, she was associate director for engagement at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she taught courses in Communication, American Studies, and Careers in the Arts. During her time at Chapel Hill, she designed residency programs for and with visual artists, theater makers, choreographers, musicians, and campus and community partners. Amanda has published extensively on the history of dance and visual art and served as a dramaturg for many creatives who work at that intersection. She has held academic positions at Northwestern University, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, and the University of Rochester where she received her PhD in Visual and Cultural Studies. She has a BA in Anthropology from Bard College, an MA in Communication and Culture from York University, and an MS in Education from Brooklyn College. Before, during, and in-between positions in higher education, Amanda worked as a New York City public school teacher, a community organizer, and a gallery director. There are few things Amanda loves more than an evening dance party or a morning paddleboard on the Haw River, ever on the lookout for herons.
Josephine merida
technology & operations lead
Born and raised in Sonora, Mexico, Josephine is passionate about creating opportunities for artists, makers, students, and communities to engage with emerging technologies and creative experimentation. Josephine holds a BFA in Intermedia (Art) and Film, Media, and Production from Arizona State University, along with a certification in Production Management for Animation. Her professional experience spans creative technology, animation, puppet fabrication, production management, and nonprofit operations. As a puppet maker, she contributed to the Academy Award-winning Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio, Wendell & Wild, and more. She has also worked as a Production Manager on campaigns for international brands and independent projects, including Inkwo for When the Starving Return, exhibited at the Sundance Film Festival, and Soul Catcher by Spotted Fawn Productions. In addition to her work in the arts, Josephine has supported operations and community-focused initiatives for nonprofit organizations, including Youth Rock North Carolina, which works to empower LGBTQ+ youth through music, political education for social change, and creative expression.
susan rossetti
Senior Director of Development, Museums and Creative Practice
Susan Rossetti is our Senior Director of Development for Museums and Creative Practice. She advances UNC Greensboro’s mission by building financial support for the Weatherspoon Art Museum and the Jeanne Tannenbaum Center for Creative Practice. Susan’s background includes higher education fundraising, arts advocacy, and business development. She was the senior associate director of major gifts at the University of Chicago, as well as the director of external affairs for the Arts and Business Council of Chicago and the marketing manager at Film Independent in Los Angeles. She has been in Greensboro for several years working on behalf of the Center for Creative Leadership and, most recently, as director of development and marketing with Franklin and White, a local business.
Susan is a graduate of the University of Chicago and holds an MBA from the University of Rochester. An accomplished musician, Susan currently sings with and serves as board secretary of the Choral Society of Greensboro.
Stephanie dimeo
Community Engagement Intern
Stephanie DiMeo is a senior Arts Administration major and Theatre Management minor at UNCG. She is passionate about community engagement and the performing arts. As a practicum student, she is excited to help build a connection between the Jeanne Tannenbaum Center for Creative Practice and the Greensboro community this semester.
madison hunter
makerspace intern
Madison Hunter is a senior at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, double majoring in Music and Arts Administration. She has been a classically trained pianist since the age of seven and has also explored other instruments, including double bass and dulcimer. Outside of her studies, Madison enjoys writing, listening to music, and exploring new places. She is excited to contribute to the Tannenbaum Center this semester.
amarah pearson
Front of House and Operations intern
Amarah Pearson is a senior at UNCG, pursuing a B.A. in Arts Administration, with a rich background in the theatrical arts and front-of-house operations. She is thrilled to be entering the last year of her undergrad as a part of the team at the pioneering interdisciplinary hub that is the Jeanne Tannenbaum Center for Creative Practice.
Liona stebbins
Social Media Storytelling intern
Liona Stebbins is an Arts Administration major entering her junior year. They are pursuing a career in arts marketing within the nonprofit sector and is passionate about connecting communities with the arts through effective communication and engagement strategies. Liona is excited to bring their enthusiasm for the arts, marketing, and communications to help introduce the Jeanne Tannenbaum Center for Creative Practice to the Greensboro community.
OPERATING HOURS
Tuesday–Friday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Monday and Saturday: Open for events only. View the calendar for details.
Closed Sundays and Holidays
Jeanne Tannenbaum Center for Creative Practice
Location: 842 West Gate City Blvd., GSO, NC 27403
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 26170, GSO, NC 27402
Email: tannenbaum@uncg.edu
