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Board of Directors & Executive Committee

The MBT Board of Directors is composed of members representing a range of ethnic, cultural, and educational backgrounds. They each bring a unique perspective to the board in helping promote the MBT mission and maintain MBT’s long-term success

Euna Patil

President & Executive Chair

Euna Patil is an internal audit professional with more than 20 years of experience in governance, finance, risk management, and operational excellence. Throughout her career, she has partnered with executive leadership and boards to provide independent assurance, strengthen governance, and support sound strategic decision-making across organizations

Mackenzie Allen

Treasurer

Finance Committee Chair

Mackenzie studied ballet, jazz, modern, Irish step-dancing, and hip-hop at Metropolitan Ballet Theatre from 2002-2012. She enjoyed performing in The Nutcracker and the Spring Ballet throughout her time at MBT. She later attended The Washington School of Ballet as well as Indiana University where she earned

Ebony Brunson

Board Member

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Access (IDEA) Committee Chair

Ebony Brunson, SHRM-SCP is a Human Resources Strategic Partner in Booz Allen Hamilton’s Global Defense Sector. Mrs. Brunson provides guidance to senior leaders
to support HR and People development activities by bringing a consulting mindset to the business. She proactively identifies trends, champions change, and works

Jay Gagen

Board Member

Governance Committee

​James (Jay) is a litigator with the law firm of Allen & Overy LLP, and Jay's practice focuses on intellectual property, international trade, and competition matters in federal tribunals around the country.

Steve Barber

Vice President

Governance Committee Chair
Finance Committee

Steve Barber is an accomplished Chief Financial Officer specializing in the non-profit sector, bringing over 35 years of deep accounting and financial expertise to his roles. Based in Damascus, Maryland, Steve currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Comfort Cases, while simultaneously managing LevelUp Solution

Stephanie Wendell

Executive Director

Ex-Officio (non-voting)
Liaison to All Committees

Stephanie Wendell believes the performing arts have the power to change lives. With more than 20 years of experience as an educator, director, choreographer, performer, and arts administrator, she is passionate about creating spaces where young people develop confidence, resilience, creativity, and a true sense of

Jennifer Chiang

Board Member

Advancement Committee Co-Chair
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Access (IDEA) Committee

Jennifer Chiang, SHRM-SCP is a culture and engagement leader with over 15 years of
global experience building workplaces that thrive. Across both the federal government and the private sector, she specializes in helping organizations connect with their people and communities by blending strategic communications with initiatives

Cory Luckett

Board Member

Advancement Committee

Cory is a proud husband, father, and accomplished entrepreneur based in Montgomery County, MD. With a career rooted in leadership and marketing, he is the Founder and CEO of Branded, a distinguished full-service marketing agency known for its commitment to exceptional service and enduring client relationships.

Ada Baklouti

Secretary

Advancement Committee Co-Chair
Governance Committee

Ada Baklouti is a healthcare leader with over 14 years of experience specializing in
infection prevention and epidemiology. Across multiple healthcare organizations, she specializes in driving operational excellence and strategic program development by leveraging Lean Six Sigma methodology. Ada also holds advanced degrees in nursing, public

Eddy Tovar

Artistic Director

Ex-Officio (non-voting)
Finance Committee

Eddy Tovar trained at the National Ballet School in Havana. He began his professional career in Brazil at the Bale do Estado de Goias before joining the Orlando Ballet under the direction of Bruce Marks and the late Fernando Bujones. Eddy rose through the ranks of

Shreeya Chowdhury-Sil

Board Member

Advancement Committee
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Access (IDEA) Committee

Originally from Rockville, Maryland, Shreeya received her bachelors degree in Finance from Temple University. She keeps in touch with her passion for dance through assisting in teaching Contemporary, Jazz, and South Asian dance styles in Philadelphia. Shreeya is also an alumna of Metropolitan Ballet Theatre.

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