CIFF Staff & Board

Meet the Cleveland International Film Festival staff and board who work year-round to deliver inspiring programming and education, connect with the community, and shape the festival’s mission and future.

Executive Staff

Hermione Malone, Executive Director of CIFF

Hermione Malone

Executive Director

Tiffany Alexander, Education Director of CIFF

Tiffany Alexander

Education Director

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Shakira Refos

Head of Public Programs

Danyell Shin, Media Relations Manager at CIFF

Danyell Shin

Media Relations Manager

Woody Shticks, Festival Operations Director of CIFF

Woody Shticks

Festival Operations Director

Anthonia Bryant, Executive Assistant at CIFF

Anthonia Bryant

Administrative Manager

Programming Staff

Paul Sloop, Director of Programming for CIFF

Paul Sloop

Director of Programming
Ryan Colegrove, Features Programming Manager

Ryan Colegrove

Features Programming Manager
Shannon Clark, Feature Films Programmer of CIFF

Shannon Clark

Feature Films Programmer
Kelly Evans, Feature Films Programmer at CIFF

Kelly Evans

Feature Films Programmer
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Michael Fluellen

Feature Films Programmer
Samira Hassan, Feature Films Programmer at CIFF

Samira Hassan

Feature Films Programmer
Barbee Thomas, Feature Films Programmer at CIFF

Barbee Thomas

Lead Feature Films Programmer
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Weezie Thomey

Short Films Programming Manager
Amanda Kafcsak, Short Films Programmer of CIFF

Amanda Kafcsak

Short Films Programmer
Oksana Moissis, Shorts Films Programmer for CIFF

Oksana Moissis

Short Films Programmer
Kim Ann Pfau, Short Films Programmer of CIFF

Kim Ann Pfau

Short Films Programmer
Jason Stone, Short Films Programmer at CIFF

Jason Stone

Lead Short Films Programmer
Gina Washington, Shorts Films Programmer for CIFF

Gina Washington

Short Films Programmer

Join Our Team

Joining the Cleveland International Film Festival staff means being a part of a community dedicated to the transformative power of film. Seasonal and year-round roles include ticketing, guest services, programming, development, and administrative departments. Whether you're just starting your career or are a seasoned professional, you’ll play a vital role in providing an inclusive festival experience for patrons, filmmakers, and the greater Cleveland community.

Board

Joe Marinucci
PRESIDENT
Tom Cook
53 Group, Inc.
VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE
Jerry Frantz
VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGIC PLANNING
Todd Mesek
Cleveland Museum of Art
Vice President of Marketing
Erica Merritt
Equius Group, LLC
Vice President of Board Engagement
Brett C. Altier
Ice Miller
James Brace
GLASfunds
Carrie Clark
Tucker Ellis
Mac Clough
Urban Community School
Coleen Fisher
Joe Foley
Beyond Risk
Debra S. Gold
Patrick Hackett
Greater Cleveland Partnership
Christine Hickey
Cuyahoga Community College
Dion Hudnall
Akron Public Schools
Peter Lawson Jones
Lynn Milliner
MetroHealth
Nadine Nana
Enidan Marketing
Eric Patrick
Travere Therapeutics
Tim Piazza
Adity Sharma
Grit Ventures
Cigdem Slankard
Cleveland State University
Bill Garvey
Greater Cleveland Film Commission
Ex Officio