Our Team
A team of dedicated, passionate, and creative individuals supports our world-class productions and artists, operating our School & Academy, and bringing Milwaukee Ballet into the community.
Interested in joining the team? View current job opportunities online.
Leadership
Michael Pink
Artistic Director
Michael Pink
Artistic Director
Michael Pink is the longest serving artistic director in Milwaukee Ballet history. Since joining the Company in December of 2002, he has established himself as a prominent member of the Milwaukee arts community, demonstrating his commitment to the future of dance through new work, education and collaboration.
Tai Pauls
Managing Director and Chief Advancement Officer
Tai Pauls
Managing Director and Chief Advancement Officer
Tai Pauls was named Managing Director & Chief Advancement Officer of Milwaukee Ballet in August 2022 after serving in an interim capacity since May 2021. Her strong vision successfully brought the Company through the challenging pandemic years and is shaping the future of the organization.
Kristin Dimmer
School Director
Kristin Dimmer
School Director
Kristin Dimmer has led Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy (MBSA) since August 2020 following a long history with the organization, performing in the Milwaukee Ballet II (MBII) second company and serving as a faculty member. She was named Director of the school in July 2023.
Joe Kallenberger
Operations & Facilities Director
Joe Kallenberger
Operations & Facilities Director
Joe Kallenberger became the Director of Operations and Facilities in November 2022. His responsibilities include IT, physical plant management, health and safety, and risk management across four properties. He brings with him decades of experience in these fields, previously serving various churches in the metro area. Joe holds a bachelor's degree in art and a master's degree in business administration. He has experience in the performing arts, staging festivals and performing on stage in musicals and bands. Joe lives in Milwaukee with his wife and two children.
Mary Rask
Finance Director
Mary Rask
Finance Director
Mary Rask has served as Director of Finance for the Milwaukee Ballet since October 2016. Her background in finance and business has been of value to the Company while working through the financially challenging times of the pandemic and the successful recovery afterwards.
Development
Ivana Bajic | Development Manager – Donor Relations
Donna O’Loughlin | Development Manager – Major Gifts & Grants
Christine Duback | Events and Boutique Manager
Marketing
Hannah Cook | Marketing & Communications Manager
Rachel Malehorn | Creative Content Manager
Patron Services
Tom Carter | Ticket Operations Manager
Sean McGibany | Patron Services Coordinator
School & Academy
Administration
Tatiana Jouravel-Malinkine | Head of Training – Academy & Pre-Professional Division
Alyce Andrews | Head of Training – Children’s Division, Towne Centre Branch Manager
Victoria Stevenson | Head of Training – Student Division, Riverpoint Branch Manager
Faculty & Accompanists
Colin DeJong | Lead Accompanist
Staff
Alyx Johnson | Coordinator – School & Academy
Katie Kowols | Registrar – School & Academy
Natalie Dellutri | Administrative Assistant – School & Academy
The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Health Network
The Froedtert & MCW Sports Medicine team is a leading provider of comprehensive sports-based programs to treat and prevent injury, aid recovery and enhance
performance. Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network is the official sports medicine provider for Milwaukee Ballet Company.
- William G. Raasch, M.D.
- Craig C. Young, M.D.
- Laura Gottschlich, D.O.
- Kahla Hendricks, M.S., L.A.T., P.E.S.
- Chris Melkovitz, P.T.
- Matthew Krimmer, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Psychology and the Performing Arts
- Dr. Kristin Juergens
- Dr. Mary Neff
- Dr. Mike Zussman
- Dr. Jennifer Katele
- Dr. Shanna Thomsen
- Dr. David Songco
- Dr. Heidi Pernitz
- Dr. Jill Delie