Inside ArtBridge
Executive Team & Board
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With a career spanning over 40 years, Dot Griffith has earned acclaim as a versatile photographer, capturing fashion, architecture, landscapes, macro, medical, and environmental subjects. She also served as the archival preservationist for Aga Khan IV.
A dedicated environmentalist, Dot has used her photography to document the devastating impact of the coal industry on communities in the southeastern U.S. and China, as well as the effects of Canadian tar sands projects on Indigenous peoples. Her commitment to environmental advocacy is deeply embedded in her art.
Her work has been featured in exhibitions, national magazines, scientific journals, books, and private collections. She currently serves on multiple boards, including the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts at Appalachian State University.
The daughter of renowned concert pianist Dorothy Lewis Griffith, Dot has been immersed in music since childhood and brings her lifelong passion for the arts to ArtBridge.
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Lexi is a therapist and executive coach with over 20 years of experience guiding leaders in business, entertainment, and the arts across five continents. Featured in Forbes and The Huffington Post, she helps thousands of clients, including best-selling authors, executives, and award-winning artists, overcome mental limitations to enhance their behavior, health, performance, and success. Lexi champions the arts as essential for fostering future creative and collaborative skills.
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An ecological landscape designer, educator, and environmental advocate, Julie brings 16 years of experience in art and design to the ArtBridge Board of Directors. Her work at the Museum of Modern Art deepened her belief in the power of the arts to shape our understanding of the world. MoMA’s Rising Currents: Projects for New York’s Waterfront inspired her to pursue a master’s degree in ecological landscape planning and design.
Since earning her MA from the Conway School, Julie has collaborated with interdisciplinary teams on projects for the Buckminster Fuller Institute, Cooper Union Institute for Sustainable Design, NYC Parks, and City Parks Foundation. As an instructor at Parsons New School and Program Director for SWIM Coalition, she has worked on public art projects that address ecological challenges and climate change.
Her work includes regenerative design solutions with artists, writers, and designers, such as flood remediation for Londonderry, VT, with members of the Michael Singer Studio, and a public Foodway in Concrete Plant Park in the Bronx. Julie’s expertise bridges art, design, and environmental advocacy, making her a vital part of ArtBridge’s mission.
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Ben Niles is an American painter and award-winning filmmaker originally from Atlanta, Georgia. With a background in graphic design at Atlantic Records, his mixed-media paintings emphasize bold contrasts of color, graphic shapes, and dynamic use of positive and negative space.
A graduate of the University of Georgia’s graphic design program, Niles studied fine arts in Cortona, Italy, where he immersed himself in figure drawing, photography, calligraphy, and the works of Italian masters. At UGA Athens, he trained under Ron Arnholm, a student of Paul Rand, gaining expertise in typography and color theory.
In addition to his visual art, Niles is a celebrated documentarian, having produced three feature films, including Note by Note, which chronicles the intricate craftsmanship behind a Steinway grand piano. He currently lives and works in South Orange, New Jersey, with his family.
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Executive Director / ArtStorming Host
With over 40 years of experience in art and design, Lili has witnessed firsthand the transformative power of creativity in enhancing quality of life.
A lifelong arts advocate, Lili’s passion began early—spending her first allowance at The Met Museum Shop and selling her first paintings in high school. She earned a degree in art history from Hampshire College, focusing on art patronage. Her senior thesis examined the Chase Manhattan Bank Collection through the perspectives of artists, curators, and collectors, a multifaceted approach that continues to shape her work.
Lili’s career spans artistic disciplines. From 1987 to 1999, she owned Dec-Art, Inc., specializing in antique restoration and 18th-century painted finishes, while also volunteering as an art teacher for at-risk youth. She later transitioned into sustainable interior design, leading Wright Design for 15 years and developing multi-million-dollar projects across the U.S. and France. She co-founded and remains co-chair emerita of the Northern California-Monterey Bay Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council and has served on several arts organization boards.
Since moving to Santa Fe in 2016, Lili has deepened her engagement in the arts, building a collection featuring New Mexico’s finest artists and supporting arts initiatives through grant reviews, funding, and community events. Her extensive network of artists and creative thinkers fuels her passion for dialogue and collaboration—something she amplifies through ArtBridge’s ArtStorming podcast, bringing these conversations to a wider audience.
Hear more of Lili’s story
Staff
Lindsay Eller
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Lindsay is a process based visual artist, making work under the name Linden Eller. She also works in arts administration, illustration and art education. She believes that systems, organization, and intentional design can lead to more joy, creativity, and flow in people’s lives. She loves a good spreadsheet to make, calendar to manage, or inbox to maintain. Coincidentally, she also deeply values mess making, play, and analogue, slow living.
She is currently a Master’s student in the Art Therapy program at Southwestern College and lives in Santa Fe with her partner and son.
Mia Rose Carbone
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Sebastian Chesney
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Born in Melbourne, Australia, Sebastian is a musician, songwriter, producer, and podcast editor for ArtStorming. Through his projects BLYOLK and Bastian Hues, he shifts from designed creativity to more intentional, embodied expression. Combining intimate songwriting, catchy melodies with experimental production, his work reflects a transition from urban intensity to a more grounded, nature-informed way of living, to allow for the full range of human expression.
Currently based in countryside Tuscany, he is developing his debut album, shaped by healing, reconnection, and the desire for deeper integrity. His music has been featured on Triple J and the 2025 Berlin Music Compilation.
Advisory Board
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Hadj is a systems thinker adept at bridging technology, policy, and community. Skilled in strategy, data, communication, and business development, he has a strong track record of building cross-sector partnerships. Hadj excels at transforming complexity into clarity, moving fluidly between big-picture vision and hands-on execution to design solutions that are both practical and transformative.
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A true polymath with a passion for frontier technologies, science, and media, Stuart is an active force in the startup world following careers in academia and media. Since 2017, he has been affiliated with the University of California San Diego in astrophysics, while also running two labs for private companies specializing in telecommunications and space technology. His diverse background also includes work as a development executive and producer in film and TV.
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Throughout a career that included being a caretaker of an island in Maine, a wilderness canoe guide in the Everglades, a naturalist in the Appalachian forest, Environmental Curriculum developer and Assistant Director of Philanthropy for two Chapters of The Nature Conservancy, Lucy was always keenly aware of how integral art and creativity are to engaging others to craft solutions. She pursued higher education in Botany, Education and Art, attending small colleges, large universities and local community colleges.
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William Pierrepont is a Wealth Advisor at First Foundation, specializing in estate and tax planning for clients in Los Angeles. A Licensed California Investment Advisor Representative and Insurance Agent, he is pursuing further certifications as a CFP® and CAIA. With a background in business development and life insurance, William is passionate about financial literacy and relationship-building. He brings a personal, client-focused approach to wealth planning and portfolio management. Outside of work, he enjoys tennis, reading, and time with family, and is active in his community through the University of Miami Alumni Association and Westwood Presbyterian Church.
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Robyne Robinson is the principal of fiveXfive Public Art Consultants. The Emmy-winning, MN Hall of Fame broadcaster and former Director of Arts @ MSP Airport currently curates exhibits and coordinates public art programming for the City of Albuquerque. She’s also an Art Commissioner for the City of Santa Fe. A freelance arts writer, she’s been published by the National Gallery of Art, Southwest Contemporary and Artful Living magazine.
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Bringing over 25 years of experience as PR Director for a major book publisher, including her work with the legendary original Chicken Soup for the Soul series and numerous other bestsellers, Kim Weiss now leads Kim Weiss Publishing Services. Through her firm, she excels as a book coach, publishing consultant, and publicist for authors and artists. As the author of Sunrise Sunset: 52 Weeks of Awe & Gratitude and a lifelong musician, Kim is an avid enthusiast of all the arts. She is especially eager to connect with creatives in the Santa Fe area and contribute to fostering and growing its vibrant community.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
BOARD MEMBERS
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Board members provide strategic oversight, help guide the nonprofit’s mission, and contribute to fundraising and networking efforts. They also advocate for the organization within their professional and social circles. Please read the 2026 Pledge for encouraged responsibilities.
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Yes. While we do not require a specific donation amount, board members are encouraged to make a personally meaningful contribution and actively engage in fundraising efforts to support the organization.
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We seek individuals with experience in fundraising, nonprofit governance, finance, legal, marketing, public relations, real estate development, and donor relations. However, the most important qualifications are passion for the arts and a commitment to our mission.
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If you’re interested in joining our board, please submit a letter of interest along with your resume. We also invite potential members to attend an upcoming board meeting or event to learn more about our organization before committing.
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Yes! You can join one of our advisory committees, become a volunteer, attend our events, or participate in our donor programs.
