Linda Seebantz
President
Linda Seebantz is a branding, marketing and communications expert with thirty years of experience that has been fueled by a passion for design. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she cut her teeth as a graphic designer, graduating from Milwaukee Area Technical College with two Associate Degrees; one in Printing and Publishing and the second in Commercial Art. After five years as a designer, Linda enrolled in Alverno College and while working full time, earned her Bachelors of Arts in Communications. During this time, she changed her focus to account management and in developing strategic marketing and communications campaigns, her natural business acumen came through. Her breadth of experience encompasses media sales, account development in advertising agencies, and marketing and communications management in both for profit and nonprofit organizations. Today, as the founder of True Story Communications, Linda works with purpose-driven entrepreneurs and leaders to integrate heart intelligence into their brands and workplace cultures. As a brand strategy coach, Linda pioneered a brand discovery process that uses the tools of HeartMath to support leaders in building conscious brands that are authentic, meaningful, impactful and ensure a promising legacy. She helps her clients by serving as brand architect, marketing strategist and a creator of compelling messages that inspire and drive engagement.
Linda moved to New Mexico in 2001 and remains thoroughly enchanted with her husband and four dogs in Ojo Caliente, a rural community north of Santa Fe
Isaac Dakota Casados
Vice President
Founder of Isaac Dakota Productions, Isaac produces various mini-documentaries, public service announcements, and video content for a wide range of clients, including The State of New Mexico, Grammy-nominated musicians, corporate, politicians, non-profits and entities large and small.
To date, the firm’s videos have generated millions of views online and have been featured in local and national news segments, publications, and newspapers, blogs and magazines, and retweeted by countless entertainers. He has produced multiple media campaigns for the US Census, Unidos US, NM.gov, Advancing New Mexico, and numerous other state and federal agencies.
ELAINE HAUSMAN
BOARD TREASURER
Elaine Hausman, Treasurer of Moving Arts Española, is the President of Rockridge Data Services in Cerrillos, NM, with her husband Dr. Robert F. Hausman, providing custom software design and bookkeeping services. As a strong supporter of youth arts in the community, Elaine was a founding director of the Santa Fe Youth Symphony in 1994. Elaine served as Treasurer and then Executive Director of the Moving People Dance Santa Fe from 2004 through 2009.
JAN DISANTI
Board Secretary
Jan DiSanti: B.A., Elementary Education, University of Southern Colorado, M.Ed., The Diverse Learner, University of Phoenix, Culturally Responsive Ed. Certification, U.C.D, Teacher Leadership Academy, C.C.S.D., Equity in Education Certification, Harvard University, Impact of Slavery in Education Certification, Penn Center, South Carolina
Member: Board MAE Moving Arts of Espanola School, Espanola, New Mexico, Ohkey Owingeh Pueblo
Professional History: Over 30 years of experience educating children ages 5-12 years, CCSD. Adjunct professor of Cultural Competence at Regis University, Courageous Conversations About Race Summit Presenter of "Partnerships for Academically Successful Students", Founding Director of P.A.D.O. (Partnerships for Aptitude Development & Orientation)
SSEHV Experience: Course 1 & 2 SSEHV Completion, numerous experiences giving demonstration lessons, integrating SSEHV into a wide range of classrooms, schools, Arapahoe County Community Service program, and Pueblo Services Center
Jack Etheridge
Jack’s diverse range of knowledge, experience, and interests earned him the moniker of modern-day renaissance man. His experience in theatrical technical direction, sound design, production management, experiential marketing and systems integration, as well as project and program management for theme parks and other destination attractions led him to execute major projects for clients that included Walt Disney Imagineering, Universal Studios, NASA, Sea World, MGM Grand, Sony, American Dream Meadowlands, and many others.
Jack has owned and operated several businesses, ranging from a critically acclaimed restaurant to a high-performance race shop, and has served on the theater and dance faculty at two universities. Jack has a lifelong love for music, drumming, audio reproduction and electronic design, and has created several innovative audio products. Jack is currently a Senior Client Solutions Executive with Cox Automotive where he is focused on transforming the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars.