• Youth and Emerging Professionals
  • Mission: The YEPC empowers youth, young-adult, and emerging circus artists by connecting them with opportunities for professional advancement, development, and networking.
  • Members: Chris Lashua (co-chair), Jessica Hentoff (co-chair), Abigail Munn, Aloysia Gavre, Ariele Ebacher, Aviva Rose-Williams, Cynthia Rauschert, Sierra Rhoades Nicholls, Nicole Flores
• Industry Development Workshops
  • Mission: To support the development of ACA members through educational programming in the form of virtual workshops & seminars on industry relevant topics.
  • Members: Serenity Smith Forchion (chair), Ariele Ebacher, Autumn Melody Thomas
• Touring Network
  • Mission: To elevate the visibility, infrastructure, and funding for American circus shows that are touring.
  • Members: Mark Lonergan (chair), Aaron Marquise, Aloysia Gavre, Amancay Kugler, Cedric Walker, Elizabeth Rose, Jeanette Prince, Josh Aviner, Keith Nelson, Monique Martin, Pamela Donohoo, Serenity Smith Forchion, Shayna Swanson
• Advocacy
  • Mission: To advocate on behalf of the circus performance and production industry by building partnerships with arts organizations, legislatures, and other government entities. This committee works to increase the recognition, rights, and access of the circus industry to policy, influence, and funding. The committee also monitors legislative actions that could affect the circus ecosystem, and communicates these to the ACA board and members as appropriate.
  • Members: Eliana Perlmutter (chair), Ariele Ebacher, Blaze Birge, Joe Culpepper, Mark Lonergan, Nathan Hollister

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• Tech and Marketing Volunteers
  • Website Design: Showcore
  • Website Hosting & Maintenance: Sarasota Box Office & Cynthia Rauschert