Our Team
Meet the experts behind our organization
Meet the folks who make it all happen.
We see big potential in every moment, and care deeply about what we do every day. Our unique development ensures that we have the very best staff all over the world, and at every level of operation. Our leadership team reflects a group of diverse individuals with breadth and depth of experience at Artstillery.
Ilknur Nilufer Ozgur
Founder + Executive Artistic Director
As the founder and executive & artistic director of Artstillery, she integrate a multifaceted background in production and education to lead impactful creative projects. Dedicated to storytelling and mentorship, they bridge the gap between artistic vision and organizational leadership.
Paulina Dosal-Terminel
Managing Director
Paulina oversees the organization’s strategic growth and operational health, ensuring that Artstillery’s bold creative visions are met with sustainable structural support. Passionate about the power of narrative to drive social change, she works at the heart of the community to bridge artistic innovation with institutional stability.
Johnny Rutledge
Creative Multimedia Director
Johnny is responsible for the technical architecture and visual storytelling that defines Artstillery’s immersive style. By integrating soundscapes, projection, and digital media, he creates the sensory environments necessary to tell the raw, unfiltered stories of marginalized communities. His work ensures that every Artstillery production isn't just watched—it is felt.
Armando Monsivias
Education Director
Armando leads the pedagogical mission of Artstillery, transforming community stories into immersive learning experiences. He designs creative frameworks that empower marginalized voices, bridging the gap between social justice advocacy and artistic expression.
Alisa Eykilis
Photographer
Alisa is a photographer dedicated to capturing the raw, authentic essence of her subjects. With a keen eye for light and composition, she specializes in visual storytelling that bridges the gap between fleeting moments and lasting narratives. Her work is defined by its emotional depth and technical precision.
Sam Brock
Onsite Technical Lead
Paulina oversees the organization’s strategic growth and operational health, ensuring that Artstillery’s bold creative visions are met with sustainable structural support. Passionate about the power of narrative to drive social change, she works at the heart of the community to bridge artistic innovation with institutional stability.
Kendalynn Clemons
Stage Manager
Kendalynn is a disciplined Stage Manager dedicated to the seamless execution of live performance. Known for her calm leadership and technical precision, she serves as the vital link between artistic vision and backstage operations, ensuring every production runs with clockwork efficiency.
Mike Williamson
Technical Director
As Technical Director, Mike Williamson transforms ambitious artistic concepts into structural reality. He oversees the engineering and safety of every production, ensuring that complex, site-specific builds are executed with precision and technical excellence.
Jamie Milligan
Lighting Designer
As Lighting Designer for Artstillery, Jamie Milligan uses light to sculpt the unconventional spaces the collective inhabits. Jamie specializes in site-specific illumination, turning raw environments into evocative landscapes that heighten the tension and intimacy of live performance.
Paris Brown
Documentary Director
Paris Brown is a documentary filmmaker dedicated to authentic storytelling and human-centered narratives. By focusing on the raw realities of his subjects, Paris captures the truth behind complex social issues, turning real-world data into compelling visual journeys.
Bryan Schulz
Documentary Crew & Musician
Bryan Schulz brings a unique, rhythmic perspective to the screen as both a documentary filmmaker and a musician. By blending cinematic technicality with a deep understanding of sound, he captures the pulse of real-world narratives, ensuring every story is as sonically rich as it is visually compelling.
Brian Heath
Sound Designer
As Technical Director, Mike Williamson transforms ambitious artistic concepts into structural reality. He oversees the engineering and safety of every production, ensuring that complex, site-specific builds are executed with precision and technical excellence.
Laila Kharrat
Performer + Community Advocate
As Lighting Designer for Artstillery, Jamie Milligan uses light to sculpt the unconventional spaces the collective inhabits. Jamie specializes in site-specific illumination, turning raw environments into evocative landscapes that heighten the tension and intimacy of live performance.
Max Torres
Film + Media Producer
Paulina oversees the organization’s strategic growth and operational health, ensuring that Artstillery’s bold creative visions are met with sustainable structural support. Passionate about the power of narrative to drive social change, she works at the heart of the community to bridge artistic innovation with institutional stability.