Meet our Board

Having moved from Seattle in 2021, Stacy continues to advocate for the arts here in San Luis Obispo. She served on the Pacific Northwest Ballet board for a decade and was instrumental in growing DanceChance, PNB’s successful youth outreach program. Stacy reviewed performing arts for county grant-funding purposes at 4Culture and fundraised with SAMS, the Seattle Art Museum Supporters group. She was raised in Ventura County, holds a BA in English Literature from UCLA, is an RYT200 yoga instructor, and is very grateful to be back near her family in California.

Claude works with Farmers Insurance in Atascadero. He has always been passionate about music and has maintained a presence in a variety of musical groups. Whether as a session musician or leading original music ensembles, his love and commitment to the arts has always burned brightly. Claude resides in San Luis Obispo with his wife Amanda, and their beloved dogs.

Ashley Wilken heads up The Rice Partnership’s offices in California. Ms. Wilken is a Cal Poly graduate with a degree in Agribusiness and an MBA with a concentration in Agribusiness. Previous to The Rice Partnership, she worked as a commercial and agricultural lender in San Luis Obispo County. Ms. Wilken is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^TM, Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) and NFLPA Registered Player Financial Advisor. She is passionate about the arts and enjoys bringing her family to the PAC for a variety of performances.