Ashley Nadeau Named

TPAC Director of Marketing & Development

For Immediate Release: December 12, 2017

Contact: Larry Gawronski, Executive Director 785-234-2787 x 101

Ashley Nadeau has been named Director of Marketing and Development for the Topeka Performing Arts Center (TPAC) in Topeka, Kansas, Executive Director Larry Gawronski announced. She will begin her duties January 2, 2018.

“Ashley emerged as the top candidate for the position following an extensive search,” said Gawronski. “She has a strong background in community relations and donor development as well as traditional and social media that will benefit TPAC’s mission to enhance youth and educational programming and promote national acts for main stage events. Her experience in graphic design and advertising conceptualization will be utilized to its fullest extent,” Gawronski added.

Nadeau brings over seven years of work experience in fundraising, marketing, special events and volunteer management. Most recently, Nadeau was employed at Mosaic, a faith-based organization serving people with intellectual disabilities. Prior to Mosaic, Nadeau served as Director of Marketing and Membership for InterHab, a state association for providers of community services to Kansans with developmental disabilities.

A native Topekan, Nadeau is a graduate of Washburn University with a B.A. in Mass Media and a minor in graphic design. She has previously been active in the Olathe, Kansas City and KCK Women’s Chamber of Commerce and was a Topeka Top 20 under 40 nominee. Nadeau was a volunteer at Topeka Civic Theatre and Junior Achievement.

“It’s an honor to be selected to lead TPAC’s marketing and development efforts”, said Nadeau. “TPAC is a vital part of the Topeka arts community. I am confident it will continue to develop and serve its mission in a positive manner,” added Nadeau.