SLCA Appoints New Executive Director

After a lengthy and thorough national search, and interviewing many impressive candidates, the St. Lucie Cultural Alliance Board of Directors, along with the support of St. Lucie County administration, appointed Alyona A. Ushe to serve as its executive director beginning May 26, 2020.

Ushe brings over twenty years of leadership experience in launching and growing distinctly different organizations for both nonprofit institutions and municipalities. As the alliance’s Executive Director, Ushe will lead the implementation of the SLCA strategic plan, establish and cultivate strong partnerships with artists, organizations, events, and groups in St. Lucie County, and work towards engaging compelling arts and education experiences for residents and visitors alike.

“SLCA’s overwhelming success since it’s reincarnation is remarkable. Neil Levine, SLCA Interim Executive Director, has done an outstanding job in developing a powerful road map for the vision and direction of the organization,” said Ushe.  “I am honored to take over the reins and continue to build on the great accomplishments while developing new initiatives to strengthen St. Lucie County’s cultural economy and support the local creative community.”