Michael Trakas-Lawlor
Treasurer and Production Manager
Michael, is responsible for sets, lighting, sound, and many other aspects to our productions and performances. His theatrical background ranges from dance and singing, to musicals and plays. He is a performer as well as a director and backstage worker.
His experience has seen him perform in many locations throughout the US as well as London, UK. Michael’s day job is working with Ohio’s first responders and law enforcement officers.
Leslie Cohen
Secretary
Under Construction.
Kimberly Colston
Public Relations and Marketing
Under Construction.
Corrina McDonald
Public Relations and Marketing
Under Construction.
Elizabeth Weiss
Company Detailing
Elizabeth Weiss designs, constructs and, coordinates costumes for principal dancers and guest artists. She has been sewing for thirty years and has a unique ability to make costumes that enhance the relationship between the dancers’ bodies and the choreography of the piece.
When not working with Oyo, Dr. Weiss teaches psychology for The Ohio State University Newark, where she has been since 2002. Her passion as an educator carries over easily to her work promoting the Company, where she sees countless opportunities to enrich the lives of others through the arts.
Ángel (Angelo) – Rodriguez
Grants and Planning
Angelo Arroyo-Rodríguez became a long-time resident of Columbus after he moved from Puerto Rico to attend graduate school at The Ohio State University and learned to love Columbus’ midwestern charm. As city and regional planner, environmental scientist and biologist, Dr. Arroyo-Rodríguez strongly believes that dance art forms can positively impact personal wellness and are essential for the enjoyment of the urban (and rural) experience. He believes that dance can be a powerful agent of change to make arts more accessible and inclusive, hence, he couldn’t miss the opportunity to support Oyo in their mission to be an inclusive, equitable and accessible dance company. His role as a board member includes strategic planning, grant writing, coordinating the front of the house at events, Spanish translator, and assisting the Artistic Director.
Michael Darr
Advisory Board, Webmaster and Technical Support
Matt Keasal
Advisory Board, Music and Vocal Consultant
