S T A F F & B O A R D
Staff
Executive/Artistic Director, Valerie Green
Company Manager, Hope Youngblood Heck
Programs Assistant, Natalia Sanchez
Webmaster, Theresa Magario
Production Assistants, Angelica Barbosa, Chris Bisram, Natalia Sanchez
Book Keeper, Nora Duffy
Board
Emily Bunning
Emily Bunning proudly serves as an Artistic Advisor for Dance Entropy. In 1997, she co-founded the Treehouse Shakers and has been creating dance-plays ever since. The company creates original work for young audiences with the mission to provide inventive, intelligent and engaging performances that nurture creative thought and inspire dialog. Their performances can be seen in New York City and around the country often reaching audience in underserved communities. Over the years, Emily danced with Valerie Green/Dance Entropy, Aviva Geismar/Drastic Action Dance Company, Gotham Group Dance, and Dura Mater. She is from Wyoming, has a BFA in Dance from Stephens College and a Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine from Pacific College.
Gerry Dolan
Gerry Dolan is our newest board member, having just joined the board in Fall 2022. He is currently an Assistant Vice President with USI Insurance Services. His background includes owning and operating several insurance agencies with Allstate and Farmers insurance as well as holding Sales Leadership positions in both companies. Gerry also has a background in the non-profit sector as Loaned Executive and as SVP of Development with the United Way of Long Island. He is also a long time wish granting volunteer for the Make a Wish Foundation of Metro & Western New York, is currently a Wish Granting Coach and a member of the Association for Fundraising Professionals. Gerry has a BS in Business Administration from the New York Institute of Technology and is a member of the Life Underwriters Training Fellowship.
Sallie Sanders
Sallie Sanders is a passionate arts advocate and administrator with more than 20 years of experience in institutional fundraising and development strategy. The arts organizations she has supported include Urban Bush Women, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Ronald K. Brown/Evidence, PHILADANCO, Shen Wei Dance Arts, OPERA America, Carnegie Hall, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, and many others. In addition to fundraising, Sallie has performed virtually every role in arts administration and production, from stage management and running crew to general management, PR and marketing. Her past engagements include General Manager at St. Ann’s Warehouse, Development Director at LAByrinth Theater Company, and producing the award-winning best musical at the 2011 NY International Fringe Festival. Sallie holds an MFA in Theater Management from Yale School of Drama and a BA in Art History from Wake Forest University.
Scott Crowley
Scott Crowley has over 15 years of government, political, and labor experience. He spent 8 years as a Deputy Director of the New York City Council Finance Division where he oversaw the Council's expense and capital funding process and led the Council's effort on State Budget priorities. Prior to the Council, Scott worked at Local 338, RWDSU/UFCW overseeing the City and State lobbying efforts and successfully running a campaign to bring a negligent employer back to the negotiating table. Scott has also worked on many high profile campaigns, including Joseph Crowley’s campaign for Congress and Hillary Clinton's campaign for United States Senate. He has a BS in Business Administration from Rochester Institute of Technology and an MPA from Baruch College.
Sharon Harsa
Sharon Harsa originally hails from Northeast Ohio and moved to New York to pursue her love of dance and a career in fashion. She is an accomplished dancer as well as a fashion industry executive and has worked with brands including Hugo Boss, La Perla and Reed Krakoff. She currently performs with several New York ballet companies and also enjoys photography as a creative outlet. Her photography has been published in numerous websites and publications. She has been a long time appreciator and supporter of Valerie Green and Dance Entropy.
Joop Koopman
Raised in the Netherlands, Joop Koopman studied English literature at UCLA. After college, he interned at the National Catholic Register, where he worked as a reporter and foreign editor, eventually becoming the editor-in-chief. As a journalist he traveled widely in Europe, as well as Africa, interviewing leading minds in theology and philosophy. Joop next worked at Cablevision on the development of an on-demand Catholic television network. He also spent a decade working in marketing research for a chain of European magazines catering to Baby Boomers. As a freelancer, Joop writes extensively on health care issues.