Aislinn Scofield (executive director) has extensive experience with a wide range of Asian performing arts from her sixteen years at the Asian Art Museum. She has received awards for her work including The Bernard Osher Cultural Award, a special Izzy Award (Isadora Duncan), travel awards from the Korea Foundation, the Republic of China (Taiwan), and the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Formal studies include a B.A. in Theater, Washington State University, a B.A. in Studio Art (Photography and Textiles), and an MA. Interdisciplinary Art, San Francisco State University.