The CCA Team
Columbia Center for the Arts consists of many individuals working to increase access to the arts and provide unique educational opportunities. Members of the staff, Board of Directors, and outstanding CCA volunteers play a key role in helping CCA thrive.
Staff
Leith has always been passionate about the arts. Prior to becoming the ED of CCA Leith was the Director of Arts in Education of the Gorge, and served on CCA’s Education and Theater committees, and the Oregon Cultural Trust Committee for Hood River County. She also had a wedding planning business for over 15 years. Before moving The Gorge, Leith held event manager positions at One Reel, an arts production company in Seattle and the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington DC. She studied art in Europe and received an BA in art history from Vassar College. She is driven by community building and creative collaborations. Her creative outlets are stage acting and writing. Her advice for staying healthy: laugh…often and regularly.
Tijana Jovanović was born and raised in Belgrade, Serbia. She has a life-long passion for art and a degree in art restoration. She worked on Medieval Dutch oil paintings at the National Museum in Belgrade, and 13th century orthodox icons and frescoes. Having experience in several different industries, she is excited to bring positive energy and innovative ideas to Columbia Center for the Arts. When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with her two kids, cooking, mushrooming, playing board games and making jewelry.
Tim Ortlieb joined the CCA team in January of 2020. He assists Leith Gaines and the rest of the CCA team with administrative support. He also manages live streaming, web maintenance, data base work and video production. Tim’s passion is in live music and he aspires to bring national musical programs to CCA in the future.
Nubia Contreras Villa
Latinx Coordinator
nubiac.cca@gmail.com
541-387-8877
541 490-8795 (cell)
Joe Garoutte
Tech Manager & Operations Support
avtech@columbiaarts.org
541-387-8877 ext. 6
Board of Directors -2020
Anna C. Cavaleri – Chair
Judie Hanel
Ron Cohen
Anna M. Barker, Secretary
Dena Gadomski, Treasurer
Ron Cohen
Joe Garoutte
Judie Hanel
Tim Mayer
Dr. Richard Schmuck
Fundraising & Development Committee
Anna M. Barker
Leith Gaines
Tijana Jovanovic
Dena Gadomski
Judie Hanel
Tom Lehman
Finance Committee
Ron Cohen
Dena Gadomski
Judie Hanel
Chris Smith
Marketing & Communications Committee
Anna C. Cavaleri
Theatreworks Committee
Judie Hanel
Joe and Leilani Gibson
Jim Yue
Emily Vawter
Tom Burns
Bill Weile
Personnel
Tim Mayer
Anna C. Cavalari
Ron Cohen