Kate (she/her) is a Drexel University student working as Research Coordinator throughout her co-op period at the Cultural Alliance. She is currently studying economics at Drexel while minoring in data science, sociology, and history of capitalism. As Research Coordinator, Kate works with the Director of Research and Data on current projects like examining attendance rates for arts and cultural institutions, as well as helping with reports, analyzing data, and assisting with survey implementation. Outside of work and school, she loves to write poetry, make music, crochet, and attend concerts.

Paris Gramann (she/her/hers) works with the Communications Department to uphold and develop the digital presence of the Cultural Alliance as the External Relations Manager. Before joining the Cultural Alliance team, Paris worked as a self-published mental health children’s book writer, owned her own Project Management Contracting Business, taught Social Impact Entrepreneurship at a K-12, and worked as a Design Researcher with Drexel University. As of the summer of 2023, Paris has obtained her Project Management Licensed (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI). Paris studied at Drexel University in the Custom Design Program through the Honors College. Her degree is in Innovative Problem Solving. She is looking to pursue a masters in Psychology in the near future. In her free time, Paris enjoys a slew of activities like sewing, songwriting, prototyping new product ideas, crafting, and watching tv/movies with her husband and cat on the couch.

As Director of Strategic Communications, Rosa Doherty (she/her) works to create effective messaging that conveys the extensive and dynamic work of the Cultural Alliance. Prior to her current role, Rosa worked in marketing and communications for three different Alliance member organizations -- the Rosenbach Museum & Library, the National Liberty Museum, and Darlington Arts Center. Rosa grew up in Boston and New Jersey, but as a proud graduate of Temple University, she thinks of Philadelphia as her adopted hometown. Outside of the Cultural Alliance, Rosa enjoys gardening and reading, and is often found roaming the side streets with her grandfather's 35mm film camera. You can find her work on Instagram at @southphillyfilm.

Madeline works closely with our members of the Cultural Alliance to provide direct outreach, support, and resources. She also works directly with members for marketing and promotional needs by utilizing the Cultural Alliance’s programs such as the Phillyfunguide, Funsavers, and other marketing tools, to engage with the Greater Philadelphia community by showcasing why their arts organizations makes an impact on the region. Madeline holds a Bachelor of Science in Entertainment and Arts Management from Drexel University concentrating in Film and Television. Outside of the Cultural Alliance, Madeline used to be a radio disc jockey and still DJs locally in the city. She also enjoys attending live and local events and festivals, embroidering, and traveling

Patricia Wilson Aden is President & CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, which leads, strengthens and amplifies the voices of 400+ member organizations that make up the region’s cultural community. Aden is an unwavering advocate for the arts and culture sector with more than 40 years of experience leading non-profit and cultural institutions, most recently as President of The Blues Foundation in Memphis, Tennessee and as President & CEO of the African American Museum in Philadelphia.

During her tenure at AAMP, Aden preserved a strong financial future for the museum by establishing strategic partnerships, delivering nationally acclaimed programming, and creating deeper donor engagement. At the Blues Foundation, she led the adoption of the Foundation's Statement Against Racism and its accompanying Action Plan, furthered the Blues Foundation's Blues in the Schools program, and helped develop the museum’s Blues Guide, while shepherding the organization through the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Aden has also served in executive roles for the Rhythm & Blues Foundation, the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia.

Aden currently serves on the board of PA Humanities and is Vice Chair of the Friends of Cooch’s Bridge in Newark, Delaware. She was selected to serve as a member of the National Museum of African American Music’s Music Industry Relations Council. She has also served on the Smithsonian Affiliate Advisory Council and is a member of the Links, Inc. (Philadelphia Chapter). She has served as a panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts and other national and state level granting agencies.

Aden holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Spelman College and a master’s in historic preservation from Cornell University. She was awarded an honorary doctorate from Davis & Elkins College.

Photo credit: Sabina Louise Pierce.

As Director of Research and Data, Kristen Vinh (she/her) manages survey design and data analysis for research about our members and the cultural community. Kristen has worked closely on the Cultural Alliance’s series of Agenda reports on arts and culture’s impact on community issues through 2019, including Pre-K, aging, and wellness. She also oversaw the Cultural Alliance’s research reports detailing the detrimental effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Philadelphia region’s arts and culture sector. Before joining the Cultural Alliance team in 2015, Kristen was a reporter for Generocity. Kristen holds a BA in Journalism from Temple University and is pursuing an MS in Data Science from Rochester Institute of Technology. Outside of the Cultural Alliance, Kristen enjoys knitting, reading, and hanging out with her dog. You can find her knitting work on Instagram at @kristenvinh.

Read more about Kristen in her Meet an Alliancer blog.