UPAF Cabinet presented by Manpower

The UPAF Cabinet is an alliance of community leaders dedicated to advancing the performing arts in Southeastern Wisconsin. Members serve as ambassadors and volunteer solicitors for UPAF, leveraging their networks and expertise to encourage philanthropic support from individuals and organizations, standing united in their belief of the inherent value of the performing arts.

By joining the UPAF Cabinet, you help ensure the sustainability of our local world-class performing arts organizations. Together with like-minded professionals, business leaders, and arts enthusiasts, your participation strengthens the UPAF mission to provide critical funds that allow our performing arts institutions to focus more on what they do best — creating, performing, educating and inspiring.

Interested in joining? Contact Development Director, Nicole Angresano.

2026 Campaign Co-Chairs

Marty Brooks headshot
Cecelia Gore headshot

Marty Brooks
Wisconsin Center District

Cecelia Gore
Milwaukee Brewers

2026 UPAF Cabinet

Joann Anton

Judy Berdan

Clarence Chou

Sam Cichanowicz

Patrick Horne

Natalie Lacrosse

Melanie Maddux

James  Madlom

Meg McKenna

Kate Meyer

Andy Narrai

Julie Ragland

Anitra Riley

Lynn Sprangers

Rebecca Stoner

Anastasia Thorn 

Nancy Urbani

Lashawndra Vernon

Jennifer Wareham

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