Our Team

With over a decade of experience in arts leadership, Kathryn is committed to arts advocacy, empowering groups through artistic transfer and applied theatre. Her wealth of expertise in live event planning and production, artistic direction, coaching, and audience engagement across the globe has allowed her to create transformative experiences for captive audiences, local communities and workplaces. Whether producing large-scale productions and outdoor festivals or facilitating small workshops for college staff or rehabilitation centers, she strives to use the arts to inspire social change, cultivating working environments where individuals can realize their full potential and chase it!

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Resa began working for The Salvation Army in 2010 as the Arts Ministries Assistant for the Times Square Corps in NYC. She studied acting at the Stella Adler Academy, Fine Art at FIT, and graduated summa cum laude with a BA in Psychology from OU. Her most notable role was playing Chen-Wei in the CINE Golden Eagle Award short film Holly’s Kids. She loves adventures with her husband Doug and their 2 daughters, Lucy and Robbie. They love to vacation in Disney, go for walks around their town, and stay in their cozy home to make crafts and play board games. She is also a nationally certified trainer and wellness specialist, and is passionate about teaching others how to praise and worship the Lord through holistic practice.

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Natalia was born and raised in Puerto Rico, where she began her dancing career. She started working for The Salvation Army in 2014 as a volunteer dance instructor for San Juan Central Corps’ Music & Arts Program. From there, Natalia has worked in the PRVI DHQ as a Regional Dance Instructor and, more recently, as the Divisional Creative Arts Coordinator. She has been a member of MOVE Dance Company, formerly known as Army On Its Toes Dance Company, since it was established in 2016. Her favorite styles of dance include modern, jazz, and hip hop. She has a passion for creative and visually-captivating choreography, and even more when it can be used to deliver the message of salvation. Outside of dancing, she loves all things cozy and warm, relaxing at home with her husband, Victor, and going on walks with their dogs.

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Sam is a lifelong artist and a not-so-recent college graduate. After graduating with a BA in Theatre from Millikin University and receiving multiple awards and recognitions for his artistic drive and accomplishment, Sam spent time in Youth and Camping Ministry.

Sam has experience onstage and off. With experience as a director, actor, writer, composer, puppeteer, musician and stage manager, he has made himself a great asset to artistic progress.

More than anything, Sam is a husband to Jocelyn. They love to learn new skills, cook Korean food, and travel.

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The Salvation Army in the USA Eastern Territory has a rich history of engagement in the Arts. Established in 1999 by Carol Jaudes, the Arts Ministries Bureau was tasked with preaching the Good News through creative means. Corps and Divisional drama and dance programs began to sprout and grow throughout Corps and Community Centers in the Eastern Territory. Today, thousands of children and adults participate in recreational, as well as formal training, in artistic disciplines behind-the-scenes and in the spotlight. Visual Arts, Costume Design, Audio Production, and Lighting Design have also found their place under the umbrella of Arts Ministries. The Bureau facilitates multiple year-round and seasonal performance groups, mounts high-caliber, live performances every year, and offers training and curriculum for local arts leaders.