Stagebridge Staff
Outreach & Seniors Reaching Out Coordinator | Barbara Johnson
Barbara returned to Stagebridge after 18 years of service, primarily as the former Director of Storytelling & Storybridge Programs. Born in Louisiana and a Bay Area resident since age 10, she has been a vital part of Stagebridge’s livelihood and success for over two decades. She is a dedicated member of the Oakland community and is focused on sharing Stagebridge with its many diverse communities. As the Seniors Reaching Out program manager, Barbara is hoping to share her experiences as a lifelong learner while connecting with people who are not familiar with Stagebridge.
Public Engagement Coordinator |
Amitis Rossoukh
Amitis is a Bay Area based performance artist with experience working in both non-profit and education administration. She is also a certified computer technician, with experience working as an IT specialist. Having earned her B.A. in Theater Arts from UC Santa Cruz, she continually dedicates herself to her craft with as many classes and performance opportunities as she can. She is beyond thrilled to be working with a company that emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning opportunities.
Managing Director | Elissa Glickman
Elissa Glickman is a dedicated and passionate professional who has spent more than 25 years in the public and private sector. Having worked with such organizations as the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, AIDS Project Los Angeles, AIDS Service Center, the Children’s Museum of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles County Department of Health and the Office of Mayor Richard Riordan.
In July of 2021, Glickman stepped down as CEO of Glendale Arts, the non-profit management company of the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale. During her 17 1/2 years with GA (formerly the Alex Regional Theatre Board), she rose through the ranks to help transform a sleepy neighborhood theatre into both a landmark and a performing arts destination. Under her leadership, Glendale Arts increased fundraising by 300%, increased rental activity by 30% and grew the annual operating budget from $1.7 Million to $2.3 Million dollars.
She is the recipient of multiple awards including Business Woman of the Year from both the Glendale Chamber of Commerce and the Glendale Latino Business Association, Executive Service Corps Megan G. Cooper Leadership Award, California State Senate Women in Business, and the YWCA Legacy Honoree.
Throughout her career, Glickman has dedicated a tremendous amount of time in service to Glendale and Los Angeles community through her strong affiliations with Glendale Kiwanis, Greater Downtown Glendale Association, Coalition for AntiRacist Glendale, the YWCA Glendale, and the Violence Prevention Coalition of Greater Los Angeles.
During COVID-19, she was invited to participate in several National, State and Local panels, addressing a variety of pandemic related topics from strategies for recovery, funding and advocacy.
Glickman relocated to the Bay Area in July of 2021. She spends her days exploring the neighborhoods that make up Oakland, Berkley and San Francisco and finding spots to enjoy her first love - live music.