Paula Ortega Appointed CYD National Youth Coordinator

The Guild is excited to announce the appointment of Paula Ortega as CYD National Youth Coordinator. In this role supported by the CYD National Partnership, Paula will support the CYD 2020 Peer Learning Networks, National Youth Network, and National Young Artists Summit (NYAS). The NYAS, entirely designed and led by young people across the country, provides opportunities for young artists, ages 13-20, from a range of artistic disciplines, to connect, create, and celebrate.

Paula is alumni from the 2019 National Youth Arts Summit in Austin, TX, works at Rising Youth Theatre as a transforming artistic collaborator and is co-founder and staff member at the RE:FRAME Youth Arts Center in Phoenix, AZ. As CYD National Youth Coordinator, Paula will collaborate with young arts leaders across the country to advance youth leadership nationally.

Published: April 22, 2020