ABOUT STOCKADE WORKS

Executive Director

Born and raised in the Hudson Valley and Catskills region, Susie has over ten years’ experience in fundraising and non-profit management. A passion for arts and culture–and a commitment within those sectors to diversity, equity, access, and inclusion–has guided Susie’s career through positions in New York City at the Frick Collection, the Public Theater, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and Gracie Mansion Conservancy. Most recently, Susie led the fundraising team at the International Center of Photography (ICP) as the Senior Director of Development. She holds a B.A. from the Macaulay Honors College and an M.A. in Art History from CUNY Hunter, proudly giving back to her alma mater as a member of the Career Development Advisory Council of the Macaulay Honors College.

In 2020, after a decade in New York City, Susie returned to her roots and relocated upstate. She now lives in Mount Tremper, NY with her rescue dog Aggie, named after Susie’s favorite filmmaker, the late Agnes Varda.

Co-Founder/Advisor, Stockade Works

Beth is a transmedia strategist and storyteller with over fifteen years of experience in non-profits, documentary film, commercial production, post, and digital strategy. Her passion is using media and technology to create a positive impact on society. Beth has directed and produced documentary films and commercials for BBC, Sundance Channel, PBS, NBC, Arte France, among others. Beth has worked in non-profit management in New York City and the Hudson Valley and brings over 15 years of non-profit experience to this position. Beth believes that creating an entertainment and technology ecosystem with access for all will transform the region economically and position it as a leader in social innovation.

Program Director

Colin joins Stockade Works after having spent the last few years working in private education in NYC including working with a large and diverse group of students and running many afterschool and summer camp programs. Colin also has extensive experience as a film actor, working closely with directors, writers, and crew members on numerous projects, as well as plays and readings, national commercials, and television shows.

Access and inclusion is deeply important to Colin and he is thrilled to be joining the burgeoning film and television community in the Hudson Valley.

Communications

Shirlee Weinrich is a filmmaker and artist living in the Catskill Mountains. A graduate from NYU film school and Stockade Works bootcamp, Shirlee has worked as writer, director, and producer on several independent projects including Wino: The Documentary, The Adventures of Wolfman, and Bridge for Seniors. In addition to her work with Stockade Works, she runs a visual art website and produces video content for her favorite band, The Obsessed.

SWAY Lead Instructor

Kristina is a film and television professional living in the Hudson Valley. After graduating from the University of Florida with dual degrees in Film and Television Production and Economics, Kristina moved to New York City and began working as a production assistant on various commercials, TV shows, and films including Dickinson (AppleTV), Severance (AppleTV), Tommy (CBS), The Gilded Age (HBO)  and many more. In 2022, Kristina gained membership in United Scenic Artists Local 829 - IATSE as a computer artist and returned to Severance as part of their graphics team. Kristina is passionate about democratizing access to filmmaking tools and knowledge and is so thrilled to be furthering that mission alongside the rest of the Stockade Works team.