The Cinema Arts Centre is guided by a dedicated Board of Directors and supported by a passionate staff committed to advancing our mission of fostering community through film, arts, and cultural engagement. Together, they help shape our programs, steward our resources, and ensure the continued growth and success of the organization.

Staff Directory

  • Kelsie Greene • Co-Director / ext. 14  —  kelsie@cinemaartscentre.org
  • Michael Kornfeld • Interim Co-Director / ext. 24 - mskornfeld@cinemaartscentre.org
  • Matt Baumback • Business Manager / ext. 20  —  matt@cinemaartscentre.org
  • René Bouchard • Director of Development / ext. 18  —  rene@cinemaartscentre.org
  • Nate Close • Director of Marketing and Communication / ext. 15  —  nate@cinemaartscentre.org
  • Ted Cavooris • Director of Youth Outreach / ext. 13  —  ted@cinemaartscentre.org
  • PJ Hanrahan • Technical Director/Head Projectionist / ext. 16  —  pj@cinemaartscentre.org
  • Jason Salvant • Assistant to the Director of Development / ext. 11  —  jason@cinemaartscentre.org
  • Josh Suarez • Social Media Manager/Event Coordinator / ext. 12  —  josh@cinemaartscentre.org
  • Greg Cespedes • Café Manager / ext. 19  —  greg@cinemaartscentre.org

Board of Directors

  • Matthew J. Daidola • Board Chair, Partner, TA Law Group, PLLC
  • Prof. Martin Haas • Co-Secretary, Adelphi University
  • Stephanie Rubin • Co-Secretary, LCSW-Therapist
  • Suzanne Ettinger • Attorney At Law, Partner Ettinger Law Firm
  • Tom Fazio • VP, Business Banking National Strategy, JPMorgan Chase
  • Monisha George • PT, DPT Compass Physical Therapy
  • Jonathan Gross • VP, Small Business Banking, Long Island, Valley National Bank
  • Glenn Seidman • Owner, Empire Medical Compression Fittings. LLC

Members, Ex Officio

  • Kelsie Greene • Co-Director
  • Michael Kornfeld • Interim Co-Director

Founding Director Emeritus 

  • Charlotte Sky • Co-Founder