Board of Directors

  • Clara is a La Crosse native with a background in economic development and a passion for community investment. After earning degrees from CU Boulder and American University, she spent the early part of her career working on economic development projects across Africa and the Middle East.

    She later launched her first business in Denver before returning to La Crosse in 2019 to manage her family’s business interests. Clara is now President of National Decorated Products, CEO of Etch Productions, and serves on the boards of Trust Point, TPI Holdings, the YMCA, and the La Crosse Community Foundation.

    Along with her brothers, she owns and operates the Rivoli Theatre and the Rivoli Building and is very excited to be a part of the Rivoli Arts District board.

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  • With a professional background in corporate consulting, Megan brings experience in communications, training, and human resources. After stepping away from the corporate sector to raise her four daughters, she has remained actively engaged in the La Crosse community through meaningful volunteerism and leadership roles.

    Megan currently works as a substitute teacher at Aquinas Catholic Schools, allowing her to stay connected to education while supporting local students and staff. She has served for over 15 years on the board of directors for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse, advocating for youth development and enrichment opportunities. Her passion for cultural exchange is reflected in her board role with La Crosse Friends of International Students (LFIS), where she and her family have hosted several international students, fostering deep and lasting cross-cultural relationships.

    In addition to her board work, Megan contributes to the community through involvement in events like Riverfest, and she holds leadership positions as Girls Director of the Coulee Region Stars youth hockey club and Treasurer of the Aquinas Middle/High School PTO.

    A lifelong enthusiast of the arts—especially music—Megan is excited to reconnect with her creative roots and support La Crosse’s vibrant arts scene. Her dedication to service, education, and artistic expression fuels her commitment to helping others engage in meaningful and enriching experiences.

  •  Mara is excited to be a founding member of the La Crosse Film Academy. Mara holds a degree in Political Science from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and carries a diverse background in from work in small business, corporate, and non-profit startup. Most recently, Mara joined the City of La Crosse Planning Department as the Community Development Manager. Mara also serves on the YWCA and La Crosse Promise Board of Directors. In her free time, Mara enjoys curling with the La Crosse Curling Club and being outdoors in the warmer weather.

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Staff

  • As co-founder of the Rivoli Arts District (RAD), Teddy is excited to bring together his extensive background as an artist and with nonprofit leadership & management. His degrees include; BFA Musical Theatre performance (AMDA, NYC), Film Production & Screenwriting (The New School, NYC), MFA in Directing & Nonprofit Management (UMemphis, TN).

    Prior to starting the RAD, Teddy was a college professor for over a decade teaching numerous performance & nonprofit classes, as well as directing and producing various theatrical productions. His teaching credits include; Viterbo University (La Crosse, WI), City College (San Diego, CA), Southwestern College (Chula Vista, CA), and chair of MPC’s Theatre & Film Department (Monterey, CA).  In addition, Teddy has an extensive background working with nonprofit organizations in a variety of positions including Executive Director of Voices of the South (Memphis, TN), Donor Relations Manager (San Diego REP, CA), Marketing and Development Manager (Words Alive, CA)

    As an artist, Teddy started off as a performer with credits that include; numerous regional theatre productions, Off-Broadway, Cruise Ships, Commercials, Industrials, TV & Film including Law & Order: SVU, One Life to Life, Spielberg’s Lincoln, and many others. He’s been a proud an AEA and SAG-AFTRA Member for over 20 years.  In addition, Teddy has served as writer, director, producer in various live performance and performance art pieces as well using a variety of film and multimedia techniques to create immersive events and innovative storytelling using technology.

    Teddy brings to the helm of the RAD a perfect balance between artistic and management skills coupled with having the experience of working for creative organizations across many states, regions, and with different cultural backgrounds.  It is under his leadership that he is striving to make the RAD a special hub for artist and creatives of all kinds to gather, to work ,and to play!

  • Aidan is a senior at UW-L pursuing a degree in communication with a media studies emphasis. Aidan has a strong interest in film and other forms or artistic expression. This help fuels his work as he oversees marketing campaigns and runs the social media accounts for both the RAD and La Crosse Film Academy. Whether it’s filming videos for “RAD Reveals” or “Film Academy: On the Street” he loves being a part of projects that emphasize creativity and community. 

  • Mahlivanh - an actor, writer, and artist from right here in La Crosse, Wisconsin! A proud Viterbo University grad with a BFA in Acting, she’s performed in countless theater and on-camera productions. Most recently, she helped direct the powerful climate action film Ecosystem LaCrosse: The Life of a Community.

  • Ella is a La Crosse native and BFA Film Production grad, Ella recently premiered her short film Ecosystem La Crosse: The Life of a Community — a powerful piece on climate action and environmental education in our area. She also just wrapped up shooting a rom-com this spring!

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  • Peter is a Driftless Creative from La Crosse, WI, studying Film Production at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee! Growing up in La Crosse, Peter founded the Central High School Film Club, competed in the La Crosse 48h Film Festival, and grew his passion for the outdoors hiking, biking, skiing, and paddling our local trails and waters.