DREAM TEAM
Passion. Empathy. Dedication. Commitment. These are a few of the traits our team members share and bring to the students we serve every day. Everyone here is invested in a common purpose. We believe every student has a unique voice that should be heard, listened to, and considered. We all follow their lead and include their nuances in our daily activities and long term plans.
SARAH LOPEZ
Executive Director
During her 13 years working for Kid Stock she has taught in all departments, choreographed, and directed over 40 shows, and worked in leadership as Curriculum Director, Development Director, Associate Creative Director, Co-Director, and now Executive Director. Sarah’s work harnessing the grassroots formation of Kid Stock into formal operational structures, protocols, and procedures has led us to double, nearly triple, our program reach, triple our year round full time staff, bring on a regular year round teaching artists, and add an HR, Finance, and Marketing support team to the mix! She plans to grow with Kid Stock not only in the bay area, but in her home town of Fresno, CA and across the state!
RACHEL KA'IULANI KENNEALY
Program Director
Rachel Ka’iulani Kennealy is an East Bay-based actor, director, and teaching artist. She has previously worked at El Campanil Theatre, Berkeley Playhouse, Diablo Valley College, School of Creative and Performing Arts, College for Kids, and in LAUSD K-12 schools. Rachel holds a BA in Theater Education from UCLA and currently serves as the Regional Program Director at Kid Stock, Inc.
BRADLEY GALLIANI
Program Manager
Bradley has been working for Kid Stock, Inc. for 11 years serving as Drama director, Site coordinator, Summer Site Director, and now Program Manager. His love for the company runs deep and he hopes to continue his journey with his Kid Stock family for years to come. Bradley’s self-driven work ethic sets the standard for our leaders. His desire to improve with a learning mentality motivated Kid Stock to create the Program Manager position and he has been instrumental to shaping the first leg of Kid Stock’s leadership branch. His ability to connect with his students, staff, and families we serve marks the true spirit of Kid Stock. It’s no surprise that he now runs the largest camps in Kid Stock history!
MELISSA SUNCIN
Program Manager/Writer/Costumer
Melissa has been a member of the Kid Stock community since age 12 as a camper, then teen volunteer. She went on to receive her B.A. in film production from San Francisco State University, co-founded a film production company, and has an extensive resume working with and training youth and including serving as program coordinator at Thurgood Marshall Academic High School. She has regularly moonlit at Kid Stock as an Art Director, Videographer, and Playwright. Melissa returned to full time as a leader in 2018. Melissa’s unique experience within Kid Stock and in her work outside of it has culminated in invaluable contributions to nearly every department at Kid Stock’s including our workplace norms, staff development, and the formalization of our volunteer teen training program, now known as Teen Scene!
MICHAEL SUNCIN
Production Lead
Michael has been a part of Kid Stock since he was performing as a camper! Michael has volunteered consistently over the years, written shows for Kid Stock as a volunteer and staffer, and now brings his combined experience in event coordination, childcare, and of course all that is Kid Stock to our kids as Kid Stocks first ever Production Lead. Michael’s passion for making our students feel like true stars when they walk on stage is unparalleled. His attention to detail and knack for knowing how to make our students shine has elevated the world of our plays and will continue to evolve as he helps to shape this new branch of the organization!
TEACHING ARTISTS
Year Round
Our year-round teaching artists offer the best of the best for our students! Each of our part time team members brings their unique set of skills to our collaborative picture. Learn more about our team of amazing instructors here!
Charlie J. Schwartz
Teaching Artist
Christina Barata
Teaching Artist
Ena Vyas
Teaching Artist
Mia Pinyera
Teaching Artist
Sarah O'Brien
Teaching Artist
BEHIND THE SCENES
Behind the on stage magic is a team hard at work keeping our operations running and always at the ready for our back stage action! We could not keep our organization going strong without this unseen muscle!
DANNY GREEN
Sound & Tech
Danny worked for Kid Stock for many years as a teaching artist and sound and tech guru. Danny branched off creating his own business, Danny Green Media, and joins us for production seasons as our Sound and Tech Manager!
BREANA LOPEZ
HR , Admin, & Marcomm
Breana joined the Kid Stock HR, Admin, & Marcomm team as a member of RIS Business Services, LLC in 2021. Breana and RIS help drive best workplace practices, courteous and timely communications, and help us spread the word about our latest program happenings.
RUBY SANCHEZ
Payroll, Bookkeeping, & Finance
Ruby began with Kid Stock as a volunteer, supporting budget planning and management needs. After successfully implementing new financial planning methods in partnership with the Executive Director, Sarah Lopez, aka (her daughter), Ruby is the co-founder of RIS Business Services, LLC where she continues to provide regular support and consultation to Kid Stock.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our mission drives all that we do and our amazing Board of Directors guides and supports our team’s efforts every step of the way. Our board members each have a unique history or history in the making with Kid Stock. We operate as a true team.
Thank You Board Members!
NOEL DONOVAN
Co-Founder & Board President
Noel founded Kid Stock with her mother, Jane Anne Sullivan in 1993 and has been working with the organization ever since. She began forming what would eventually become Kid Stock in the mid 80’s by teaching singing at the Sunshine Band an after school program in the inner sunset. She wrote many of the early scripts and helped form the in school programs with a team of awesome colleagues and partners over the years. She continues to serve the mission of Kid Stock by sitting on the board and cheering on every kid at as many shows as she can get to every year.
CHELSEA L. MARIOTTI
Board Treasurer
Chelsea was raised in Sunshine Band and KidStock and has gone from camper, Costume Intern, Singing Assistant, Office Manager to now Board Treasurer and parent to two Kid Stock campers. Along with her husband Clark, Chelsea runs a residential paint company in San Francisco.
CAIT MULLAN
Board Secratary
A graduate of Seattle University’s College of Arts and Sciences, Cait Mullan has spent their entire professional career working with the public – be it in education, food, fashion, or community organizing. Their passion for using the arts as a way to share the power of storytelling was fostered at an early age as a Kid Stock camper, and they are so excited to bring their experience and enthusiasm back to support the company’s outstanding work.
ANNIE ROMERO
Board Member
Annie Romero grew up participating in Kid Stock: performing as a camper in the Sunshine Band and numerous summer sessions, assisting in the dance department, site directing multiple sessions around the Bay Area, and now as a parent to 2 (eventually 3) campers. Annie is happy to rejoin the Kid Stock family as a Board Member this year. As an educator for over 15 years, she deeply connects with Kid Stock’s mission and the value of youth performing arts. She hopes to bring the joy of Kid Stock to even more shining stars
VIRGIL BELLINI
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