OUR TEAM
Photo by Melisa Cardona
Stephanie McKee-Anderson,
Executive Artistic Director
Stephanie McKee-Anderson is a performer, choreographer, educator, facilitator and cultural organizer born in Picayune, MS and raised in New Orleans.
She is the founder of Moving Stories Dance Project, an organization committed to dance education that provides opportunities for dancers and choreographers to showcase their talents. In 2007, she was awarded The Academy of Educational Development/New Voices Fellowship, an award for emerging leaders.
For the past 20 years, Stephanie has been involved with Junebug Productions as an artist and educator. Most recently she served as Associate Artistic Director of the first annual Homecoming Project 2011, a place-based performance project that addresses the Right of Return and what home means to communities in post-Katrina New Orleans. In 2006, Stephanie was one of ten artists who collaborated to create the original production, “UPROOTED: The Katrina Project,” co-produced by Junebug Productions.
As an artist and cultural organizer, Stephanie is deeply committed to creating work that supports social justice and aligns with the FST and Junebug legacy.
Mariana Sheppard,
INTERIM EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Mariana Sheppard is a programmatic strategist with over a decade of leadership in the nonprofit sector, specializing in the design and marketing of transformative experiences, community engagement, public programming, and event production.
Currently, as Interim Executive Artistic Director at Junebug Productions, Mariana provides visionary leadership and strategic direction to the organization, driving its mission through the curation of immersive and impactful events, elevating Junebug’s regional and national presence.
Previously, as the Associate Director of Education and Public Programs at the Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans, Mariana was instrumental in developing and executing dynamic K-12 and adult educational programs. Her work solidified the Center’s reputation as a premier cultural institution, known for delivering cutting-edge art experiences that engaged diverse audiences and deepened the public's appreciation for contemporary art.
During her tenure at Scholastic Inc., Mariana led the company’s philanthropic initiatives and events on a global scale, driving projects that combined education, creativity, and social responsibility to create lasting impact. Her commitment to harnessing the power of education and the arts to drive positive change reflects her unwavering passion for social change.
A 2017 Salzburg Global Fellow, Mariana holds a BA from Louisiana State University and an MA from Columbia University.
Michele Frentzos,
Finance/Operations Manager
Michele Frentzos is the Finance/Operations Manager at Junebug Productions.
With over 18 years of accounting experience, Michele has worked in several fields of accounting ranging from the Oilfield to the Restaurant Industry, Property Management to Non-Profit.
Michele currently serves on the board for TrainingGrounds as Treasurer.