The class is comprised of 32 young professionals who are invested in enhancing their lives and the Greater Louisville community through the power of the arts.

NeXt is a nationally recognized program that spans 10 months, preparing the next generation of emerging professionals for volunteer leadership roles within the arts community.

The NeXt Ambassadors will delve into the heart of Louisville’s arts community, experience world-class arts events and behind-the-scenes access, network with high profile community leaders and learn where their skills are most needed.

Program sponsored by

Special Events sponsored by

• Abigail Minrath, Churchill Downs;
• Aimee Conrad-Hill, Yew Dell Botanical Gardens;
• Alexandra Molestina, LGE & KU;
• Amanda Egan, The Ogle Center at Indiana U. Southeast;
• Amanda Freibert, Brown-Forman;
• Amy Landon, Bernheim Arboretum;
• Anne Cole, Mercer;
• Benjamin Ruby, Stock Yards Bank & Trust;
• Brandon Harwood, University of Louisville;
• Bridget Pennington, American Commercial Barge Line;
• Carly Riggs, Down Syndrome of Louisville;
• Carolyn Michener, Stites & Harbison;
• Courtney Williams, Jefferson County Public Schools;
• Destiny Monyhan, Louisville Tourism;
• Elizabeth Feldpausch, The Glenview Trust Company;
• Elizabeth Fennell, Humana;
• Jessica Chu, YUM Brands;
• Jessica Dozier, Republic Bank & Trust;
• John Haley, Long John Silver’s;
• Josh Brock, Frost Brown Todd;
• Kayla Winfree, Verizon Wireless;
• Kiana Benhoff, Speed Art Museum;
• McKenzie Doss, BB&T;
• Michael Kopp, 1619 Flux;
• Oremeyi Kareem, VOME LLC;
• Rebecca Katz, Center for Interfaith Relations;
• Spencer Jenkins, Queer Kentucky;
• Steven Clark, Stoll Keenon Ogden;
• Tori Powell, Manna Inc.;
• Tyler Radford, Kentuckiana Works;
• William Kantlehner, Garrett Stotz;
• Zach Robinson, Louisville Dance Collective.