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WHO'S WHO IN THE COMPANY? ARTISTIC LEADERSHIP GINA GIBNEY (Founder/Artistic Director/CEO), a nationally recognized leader and entrepreneur in the field of arts and social justice, is the Founder, Director, and CEO of Gibney, a New York City-based arts organization dedicated to dance and social action. Gina Gibney is known for pioneering innovative new programs that connect the arts with the broader community. Her work has impacted the lives of thousands of domestic violence survivors through programs like Move to Move Beyond, an evidence-based program that offers the transformative power of movement to survivors of gender-based violence and their families. Her Moving Toward Justice incubator uses art as a tool for activism and social impact with a focus on entrepreneurship, social engagement, and mobilization alongside artistry. Other innovative programs include the Dance in Process (DiP) Residency. One of the first programs of its kind, DiP provided extensive, holistic support for mid-career New York-based dance artists who are in the middle stages of work on a new project. Gina Gibney was inducted into the Vanity Fair Hall of Fame for “making art and taking action.” She currently serves on the Creative Capital Board of Directors and is a member of The Women’s Forum of New York. She has served as a Trustee of the national dance advocacy organization Dance/USA and received its Ernie Award in recognition of her role as a changemaker in the field. She was a founding member of the Board of Directors of Dance/NYC. She was included in Dance Magazine’s list of The Most Influential People in Dance Today and was named to the Out100 list of influential members of the LGBT community. She received the Distinguished Alumni Award from her alma mater; the Floria Lasky Award from the Jerome Robbins Foundation; the Plus Factor Award from ETHEL; the Arts Management Award from Brooklyn Arts Exchange; and the Inspiration Award from The Retreat. Gina Gibney is a frequent panelist and speaker on topics of dance, entrepreneurship, and arts-community partnerships. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Fine Arts from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH, where she graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. GILBERT T. SMALL II (Gibney Company Director), originally from Baltimore, Maryland, is an internationally recognized dancer, educator, and leader in contemporary dance. He joined Gibney in 2020 as Curatorial Director of Training & Rehearsal Director for Gibney Company, and in 2022 was promoted to Company Director, where he now advances the organization’s vision of artistic excellence, social integrity, and meaningful storytelling. Gilbert’s formal training began at the Baltimore School for the Arts. He earned his BFA from SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Dance in 2009, including a transformative study-abroad experience at Codarts in Rotterdam, which broadened his understanding of dance as a multifaceted art form. Prior to his leadership at Gibney, he spent ten years with Ballet British Columbia under the leadership of Emily Molnar, creating and performing works by choreographers such as William Forsythe, Ohad Naharin, Crystal Pite, Johan Inger, Medhi Walerski, Emily Molnar, and Cayetano Soto, among others. As a senior artist there, he also took on the role of Rehearsal Director for the company’s Fall 2017 season. In addition to his leadership and performance career, Gilbert is deeply committed to mentorship and education. He serves as guest faculty for institutions internationally, cultivating relationships with both emerging and established artists, and