These are the fantastic folks behind the StL Arts Chamber. If you’d like to join, feel free to contact us!
Staff
Founder/President
I am a board-certified pediatric physical therapist with a Master’s in Pediatric Physical Therapy and Doctorates in Education and Public Policy. My pediatric rehabilitation practice was groundbreaking, being the largest in the country and the first Medicare-certified pediatric agency. The treatment techniques I pioneered for pediatric neurological disorders are now widely adopted, benefiting both children and adults. Following a disability, I retired from physical therapy and channeled my passion into establishing the St. Louis Arts Chamber of Commerce.
Board of Directors
Mike LaBozzetta Emeritus
Mike worked with Fortune 500 companies to evaluate their transfer pricing and international tax positions and risks. As a student attorney at the Community and Economic Development Law Clinic and the Saint Louis University School of Law, Mike worked with members of the St. Louis community who were looking to set up their own non-profit entities to serve a need they saw as going unfulfilled. Seeing the passion these people have for their community inspired me to support these organizations as they are critical to building a healthy community. He has his JD from the Saint Louis University School of Law, MBA from the John Cook School of Business at Saint Louis University, BSBA in International Business from Saint Louis University Civic Involvement: Member of the Radio Advocacy Council for the Radio Arts Foundation Chair of the Mentorship Committee and Young Lawyers Division Board Member at the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis Member of the Programming Committee of the Young Nonprofits Professional Network – St. Louis Chapter Volunteer at Venture Cafe St. Louismike.labozzetta@gmail.com
Beth Clauss
Beth Clauss is the Big Fry and CEO of Small Potatoes Communications, a unified creative communications agency based in St. Louis, Missouri. She has accrued more than 25 years of experience as a professional creative and executive, having worked as a copywriter, editor, and producer for companies like Humana, Papa Johns, Mad*Pow, PriceWeber, Cummins Diesel Engine Company, as well as local small businesses and nonprofits. She has served as treasurer and board member for Gateway Dance Conservatory, and also co-owns Gateway Yoga (formerly known as Baptiste Power Yoga St. Louis) in Kirkwood. beth@smallpotatoes.co
Adrian Aquilino Emeritus
Adrian Aquilino is an artist exploring the formal and expressive possibilities of paper through paper cutting and collage. Her work features phantasmagorical imagery drawing from her interests in mythology, folklore, and the supernatural.adrianaquilino@gmail.com
Jesika is a Senior Manager in KPMG’s Department of Professional Practice – Global Audit Methodology Group, where she has responsibilities for development, maintenance, and support of the Firm’s audit methodology and related technology. Jesika brings 16 years of audit and finance experience, having served on audits for public and private companies. She is passionate about the arts and cultivating the arts within the St. Louis community and currently serves as the Board President for Dance St. Louis. Jesika is also an adjunct facility member in the Department of Accounting at the Chafietz School of Business at Saint Louis University. Jesika has a Masters in Accountancy and a BSBA in Accounting and Spanish from Saint Louis University and over 16 years of audit experience with KPMG. She is also involved in the community as a Allocation Panel Financial Expert for the United Way of Greater St. Louisjbbyrd@kpmg.com
Christian Wargo
Christian is Executive Director of Microfinancing Partners in Africa responsible for scaling all parts of the organization. Previous experience includes Director of Alumni Development at Washington Christian Wargo has been involved with the St. Louis Arts Chamber since 2019, supporting multiple areas of operations, including public relations, events, and development. Currently, he serves as Executive Director for Microfinancing Partners in Africa, an international nonprofit that facilitates educational and financial programs to help empower those living in extreme poverty to lift themselves up with dignity. Christian has previously worked for Washington University in St. Louis as Director of Annual Giving Programs, Black Twig Marketing + Communications as Account Director, and multiple fraternity and sorority headquarters staff in communications, event planning, and fundraising roles. Additionally, Christian volunteers with the Saint Louis Zoo as a member of the Zoo Young Professional Advisory Board and serves on the development committee of STAGES St. Louis. St. Louis, assistant director for the St. Louis Arts Chamber of Commerce and development for Akron Zoo.
Christian@stlartschamber.org
Recently received their masters in architecture and urban design from Sam Fox School of Design at Washinton University. Currently an architect with HKW architects.