The Arts & Culture Collaborative (ACC)
The Governing Council of the Arts & Culture Collaborative guides the mission and goals of the organization and directs its activities to accomplish its strategic plan in conjunction with an ACC team led by Administrator Diane Ploch.
Members of the Governing Council for the 2026-2027 year are:
Chair:Â Doug Donato, Waterbury Symphony Orchestra
1st Vice Chair:Â Terry Macary, Waterbury Regional Chamber
2nd Vice Chair:Â Rick Sadlon, Gomez & Sadlon Jazz Duo
Secretary:Â Deb Healy, Seven Angels Theatre
Treasurer:Â Elizabeth Fisk Barisser, Brass City Ballet Artistic Director Emerita
Marya DiPerna – Post University, Waterbury
Jeff Dunn – Landmark Community Theatre, Thomaston
Jessica Gaddis  – Shakesperience Productions, Waterbury
Justin Golden – Golden Technology Services, Inc., Watertown
Andrea Nyquist – Palace Theater, Waterbury
Michael Penn – Brass City Ballet, Middlebury
Foster Evans Reese – Director/Choreographer/Actor, Southbury
Katiana Smith – Jarbath Art, Wolcott
Barbara Sticco – Arts & Tourism Commission, City of Waterbury
Marianna Vagnini – Singer/Performer, Teacher, Waterbury Arts Magnet School, Waterbury
