ABOUT STOCKADE WORKS

Executive Director

Native to the Hudson Valley and Catskills region, Susie has over eight years’ experience in fundraising and non-profit management. A passion for arts and culture–and a commitment to diversity, equity, access, and inclusion within those sectors–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 Kingston, 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.

Fellow | Program and Community Engagement Coordinator

Jada Hart is a recent communications major graduate at The College of Saint Rose from Queens, NY. With a double concentration in film and new media and journalism, Jada has a great interest and passion for video production and writing. Throughout her time at Saint Rose, she has worked with the college’s marketing team, served as an event planner for the PR club, and has contributed to the college’s student-run newspaper The Chronicle, in addition to working on client based projects. She is also an alumni of the BOLD Women’s Leadership Network under the Helen Gurley Brown Foundation. Jada is always looking for opportunities to expand her network and experiences in all branches of the production industry. During her final year she worked as Media Intern with creative agency Collectiveffort and upon graduation she was awarded the Helen Gurly Brown BOLD Fellowship, through which she was able to connect with Stockade Works. As the new Fellow Program and Community Engagement Coordinator she strives to learn more about the industry, collaborate and connect with professionals, increase career awareness and encourage engagement within the Hudson Valley community.

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.

Educational Development & Youth Access Advisor

The SWAY program is being developed and implemented by Amy Poux, a veteran educational leader specifically in the areas of media and workforce development. Poux’s work with Stockade Works began when she co-designed the curriculum for the company’s signature Boot Camp training program. As the former Director of Education, Film at Lincoln Center, Poux designed, launched and led the Education division, benefiting more than 2,000 students annually with filmmaking programs.

Awards received include: NYSCA Award of Merit, the NY Times’ Neediest Fund, Annenberg Foundation, US Department of Education, Consortium of International Arts Educators, NYC Department of Education.