Artreach, Inc.

EMMA PALZERE-RAE, Associate Director, Artreach, Inc., brings a wealth of non-profit management, fundraising, theater and social change experience to her work at Artreach. Locally, she has been the Director of Development and Communications at Safe Futures, the region's domestic violence service provider, and the Executive Director at the Chorus of Westerly. She has also served as Artistic Director for NYC’s Plays for Living, a touring theater for social change. Emma, a professional theater artist, is an active member of Actors Equity Association and the Dramatists Guild, where she serves as a Regional Representative. Boards: New London Arts Council, Southeastern CT Women's Network, Greater Mystic Chamber Foundation, Mystic Film Festival, Association of Fundraising Professionals-CT Chapter. Awards: 2018 Woman of the Year by the Southeastern CT Women’s Network. CT Office of the Arts 2021 Artist Fellowship Awardee.