General Manager

Jeff Key currently serves as a consultant with Nfinity Enterprises, providing website design, technology, and operations consulting to small and mid-sized nonprofits and businesses. He previously worked in the nonprofit sector for a number of New Jersey based education nonprofits serving students from middle school through college, with a focus on providing equitable access to educational services, after school programming, mentoring, and college counseling for students and their families. He currently serves on the board of the Center for Non-Profits and the National Board of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network, focusing on work to address equity issues in the nonprofit sector and support projects advancing diverse and inclusive board and executive leadership. Jeff joined the coLAB Arts team in 2021 and is excited to work to support the organization's continued growth and capacity to take on more projects and community partnerships. Outside of his work with the nonprofit sector, he enjoys hiking, listening to interesting podcasts, discovering new music, and watching movies.

Instagram: @jskey_082

jeff@colab-arts.org

Communications Manager

To call Dontae T. Muse an artist, gallerist, art administrator, artist advocator, artist career coach, art business book author, community builder, and art marketing expert would be to leave out a few things. This Muse has earned his name by inspiring artists to apply their talents to align with their passions and purpose. Dontae T Muse, affectionately known as “D. Muse”, brings his background in business, management, and the arts to assist creatives in creating a brave new world. Dontae’s remarkable contribution to the Art community has allowed him to gain wisdom from the lens of both the creator and the business owner. His second book teaching others how to do the same, “Tripping Over Canvases: How To Become a Successful Artrepreneur” was released in December 2020 and his third, “The Introverted Artist’s Guide To Art Sales”, was recently released in October 2022.

Instagram: @iamdmuse

dontae@colab-arts.org

Development Manager

As a native to NY and joining our team as one of our newest staff members, Felix Reyes serves as coLAB Arts' Development Manager. His background experience in doing development work/grant writing spans for over 6 years, where he's worked with various arts/music nonprofits within the New York City area, some of who include critically acclaimed organizations such as Sō Percussion, Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance, Sandbox Percussion, Arts For All, Black Spectrum Theatre Company, among many more. Outside of his work in development/grant writing, Felix also is an professional artist/musician, where he runs two of his own chamber music ensembles, one of which is Pathos Trio, a two percussion and piano trio, where he serves as its Managing Director, and Symmetrio, an international percussion trio where he serves as their Artistic Director. Felix is currently based in Brooklyn, NY, and is a proud endorser of Marimba One keyboard instruments, Sabian Cymbals, Pearl Drums, and Vic Firth sticks and mallets.

Instagram: @felixmreyes

felix@colab-arts.org

Digital Archivist & Research Associate

Addie Gordon holds a Ph.D. in Art and Architectural History from Binghamton University. Having joined coLAB Arts in 2021, she utilizes the skills that she has developed during her time in higher education to help organize and manage the coLAB Arts oral history archive as the digital archivist and research associate. Her research is broadly interested in the social and political connotations of built space and material culture. Through her own research and projects, she advocates for the voices and avenues of exposure that are often overlooked by traditional forms of art engagement. Her interest in the public humanities aligns with coLAB Arts’ own engagements with community building and advocacy projects. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting with fiber arts, specifically needlework, as well as baking and spending time with friends.

Spanish Translator

Carla Zurita graduated from Rutgers University in 2017 with a Bachelors in Art History and Psychology. She is currently the Education Coordinator at the Zimmerli Art Museum in New Brunswick and is passionate about developing inclusive programming that values intergenerational community engagement. Carla contributes to coLAB Arts' accessibility goals by providing translation services as well as participating in ongoing oral history initiatives. In addition to her work at coLAB Arts, Carla further engages with the community as the Special Projects Lead at Sisterwork, a grassroots start-up based in New Brunswick. Her previous professional experience extends to curatorial and arts administration work at New York and New Jersey-based institutions, including A.I.R. Gallery, Johnson & Johnson, Hill Art Foundation, and Perth Amboy’s Surveyor General Office Museum. In her spare time, Carla enjoys learning more about present day abolitionist work, crocheting, and visible mending.

zuritacarlam@gmail.com

Graphic Designer

Emma joined the coLAB Arts team in July 2016. She coordinates with the producing director to develop and create specialized event posters, brochures, logos, and banners. Prior to her collaboration with coLAB Arts, Emma interned with Rutgers University Career Services during her junior and senior years of college where she gained valuable design experience. After she graduated from Mason Gross School of the Arts in May 2015, Emma moved to Brooklyn and began her career as a designer working in both the print and digital spheres and is currently a Senior Digital Designer at Clinique. Her personal design style revolves around simple color blocking mixed with small details and typography, resulting in eye catching visuals. Emma is also passionate about photography, dance and fashion and loves to integrate those passions into her design work whenever possible.

Facilities Associate

Hannah M'Lynn (they/them) received their B.A. in Theater at Rutgers University and their M.S in Medieval History at the University of Glasgow with a concentration in Medieval Drama. They have been working with coLAB since 2016 as a stage manager, house manager, administrative assistant, and teaching artist. Primarily an arts educator, Hannah's work is led by a passion for stories about the things that make us human. Hannah is also the founder and producing artistic director of Blue Fire Theatricals, located in Bergen County.

hannah@colab-arts.org

Website Associate

Jace (he/him) is currently pursuing his BFA in Acting from Montclair. He is a multi-hyphenated artist/actor/director who is interested in the power of art to heal and connect communities. He started working with coLAB Arts in 2022 in the education department and is now working with the communications manager to implement website updates. Jace is also pursuing a creative writing minor in his undergrad and in his free time enjoys reading, knitting, and listening to music.

Instagram: @jaceeepastras

jace@colab-arts.org