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For over 40 years, BRIC has shaped Brooklyn’s cultural and media landscape by presenting and incubating artists, creators, students, and media makers.

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bricartsmedia.org

Members

Daniel Cangelosi

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Creative Director at Jersey Filmmaker

Jacques Laventure

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Vegan| Full Stack | TV Producer | Mobile Application

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Product Manager at Google

Elizabeth (EP) Press

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Senior Lecturer, Arts at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Audio Producer / Sound Designer / Mixer

Anna Holshouser-Belden

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Recent Graduate of Oberlin College, BA Art History

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Interim CEO of Year Up United

Varghese Chacko, MBA

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Adaptable and inclusive leader in partnerships x program management for local + global companies across diverse sectors: Entertainment, Technology, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Social Impact. Forging collaborations between cultural institutions and brands to create inspiring experiences worldwide. • Founded and grew 4 organizations • Generated revenue totaling $25MM • Secured partnerships in 50+ countries • Led 200-member interdepartmental teams • Produced 1K in-person/virtual/hybrid events with 1M attendees in 150+ countries • Fundraised $200K for pandemic relief grants supporting cultural workers and businesses • New York City Nightlife Advisory Board Member I am an Experiential impresario focused on business growth and operational strategy with startups and global firms. Throughout my career, I have launched multiple 1st-to-market ventures in a range of industries. My life informs my work. Community and culture are vital. Live music is a muse. Public art shapes my perspective. Camping and biking help me feel grounded. Feel free to reach out with ideas or opportunities you think are relevant. SKILLS • Event x Experiential technology mastery • Brand creation + launch planning • In-house + agency expertise • New business + resource models • Go-to-market strategy + implementation • Omnichannel integrated marketing + production • Global business/partnership/team development • Change management • Profit and Loss ownership • Audience trends research • Data analysis • Budgeting and forecasting • Agile project management • Operational excellence • Product management • Contract negotiation • Software + hardware integration • Live streams + virtual event platforms • Regulatory oversight • Public speaking AWARDS + RECOGNITION • Advisory Group Leader - National Independent Venue Association • 2x Amazing Program Team + Performance - Medscape • Program of the Year - Sanofi • 2x Best Consumer Environment + Production - Event Marketer PARTNERS ENTERTAINMENT + MEDIA: Marvel/Disney • TED • Goldenvoice/AEG Presents • Rockstar Games • Governors Ball • SXSW • The Bell House/Union Hall • NPR • Brooklyn Bowl TECHNOLOGY + PLATFORMS: Google • Pandora/SiriusXM • Splice • Lyft • HP • Eventbrite CONSUMER BRANDS: Nike • American Express • Diageo • L'Oreal • Heineken • Unilever • Bacardi • Evian • Danone • Red Bull • Nestle • Beam Suntory HEALTHCARE: Medscape/WebMD • Pfizer • Bayer • Lilly • Abbott • Merck • Novartis INSTITUTIONS + VENUES: Pratt Institute • NYC Mayor’s Office • MOMA • Industry City • BRIC Media • NIVA • City Point • NYC Parks Department

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Michael Steinkohl

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Versatile Music Licensing Professional with over 8 years of experience. Responsible for negotiating 300+ licenses, varying from: Collective Management Organizations (CMOs), Performing Rights Organizations (PROs), synchronization and mechanical. Adaptable and passionate for new industry platforms, trends and income streams.