Dedicated experts with a proven record of success.

Monique Dacheff, M.Ed., Ph.D. - Executive Artistic Director, Board Chair, Founder

Elizabeth Billman, Board Member

Ms. D. Elizabeth Billman is a passionate and experienced educator, mentor and business owner.  She holds a BSED/BFA and MA with current Principal and All-Level Art Certification in Texas.  After over 10 years of teaching visual art at the elementary and secondary level, she spent over 6 years as a high school administrator in public school.  She has designed numerous programs centered around education, art and wellness in the public school and non-profit arenas. 

Additionally, Ms. Billman is a certified Texas Mediator and currently the CFO in a family owned business.  She is honored to be a part of the dynamic PACE team, sharing her craft and commitment to enriching children’s lives with the arts.

Larry Amaro, Board Member

Mr. Larry Amaro is a passionate and experienced social worker, mentor and community leader within the Hispanic, Latino, and Mexican American Central Texas community.  He holds 30 years of social work and leadership experience in Texas.  After 30 years working as a social worker in Austin, Texas, he spent 10 years as TV host, producer, and Hispanic human rights advocate at the Austin Public Access Station as a host with the Eddie Arevalo’s Spotlite Show.

Christopher Meiske, Business Manager

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Dan Monaco, Production Manager

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