Amber Cox

Chief Operating Officer and General Manager, Indiana Fever

Amber Cox, a 20+ year sports industry veteran, is Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of the Indiana Fever, overseeing day-to-day business operations and supporting roster construction and basketball operations. She joined after two and a half successful seasons as Chief Operating Officer of the Dallas Wings, where she led revenue-generating activities including ticket sales, marketing, communications/broadcasting, and community efforts. Before that, she led business operations for the Kansas City Current in their inaugural NWSL season. From 2016–2021, she was VP of Sports for the Connecticut Sun, helping grow revenue and player experience; the Sun reached the WNBA Finals in 2019 during her tenure. She previously served as Chief Marketing Officer for MLS’ Houston Dynamo and NWSL’s Dash, and as Associate Commissioner for Women’s Basketball at the BIG EAST Conference. Cox began her professional sports career with the Phoenix Mercury, rising to President & Chief Operating Officer. During her time with the Mercury, Cox was a part of two WNBA Championships (2007, 2009) and drafted Brittney Griner in 2013. Cox, a Missouri native, holds both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Business Administration from William Woods University in Fulton, Mo.

Keia Clarke

Chief Executive Officer, New York Liberty

Amber Cox, a 20+ year sports industry veteran, is Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of the Indiana Fever, overseeing day-to-day business operations and supporting roster construction and basketball operations. She joined after two and a half successful seasons as Chief Operating Officer of the Dallas Wings, where she led revenue-generating activities including ticket sales, marketing, communications/broadcasting, and community efforts. Before that, she led business operations for the Kansas City Current in their inaugural NWSL season. From 2016–2021, she was VP of Sports for the Connecticut Sun, helping grow revenue and player experience; the Sun reached the WNBA Finals in 2019 during her tenure. She previously served as Chief Marketing Officer for MLS’ Houston Dynamo and NWSL’s Dash, and as Associate Commissioner for Women’s Basketball at the BIG EAST Conference. Cox began her professional sports career with the Phoenix Mercury, rising to President & Chief Operating Officer. During her time with the Mercury, Cox was a part of two WNBA Championships (2007, 2009) and drafted Brittney Griner in 2013. Cox, a Missouri native, holds both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Business Administration from William Woods University in Fulton, Mo.

Christopher Williams

President, Capacity Interactive

Christopher Williams has been marketing the arts for more than 30 years. He was last in-house at New York City Center where he served as Director of Marketing. In 2013, he teamed up with founder Erik Gensler to establish CI, which has become one of North America’s premier consultancies serving the arts. In 2025, he assumed the role of President. He works closely with leading arts and cultural organizations to achieve digital transformation and shape the future of arts and culture.

Aly Gomez

Senior Consultant, Digital Marketing

Aly has worn many hats at Capacity Interactive—first as a client, and now as a consultant, content specialist, Capacity Academy teacher, team lead, and two-time Boot Camp speaker (2017, 2023). Prior to joining CI, she served as the Associate Director of Marketing at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. When she’s not thinking about marketing, she’s thinking about plot twists—usually with a romance novel in one hand and a Pink Drink in the other.

Sana Colter

Senior Analyst, Digital Marketing

Sana is a digital analyst and experience-driven content specialist who is fueled by being part of the advancement of our artistic landscape. She joined Capacity Interactive after 6+ years working in arts administration at the New York State Council on the Arts and 10+ years and counting as a musical performer. She received a BM in Music Performance and Music Technology from Rutgers University.

Jen Benoit-Bryan

Executive Director

Jen Benoit-Bryan, Ph.D., is the Executive Director of DataArts and Marriott Family Endowed Professor of Arts Management at Southern Methodist University. Her research focuses on the conditions that support vibrant arts ecosystems, the sustainability and well-being of the cultural workforce, and the community impacts of equitable access to the arts. She’s collaborated on many significant arts research initiatives including the World Cities Culture Forum, Culture Track, the Museums Moving Forward national studies of art museum employees, and an evaluation of the national and regional America’s Cultural Treasures grant programs. A recognized leader in arts research methodologies, Dr. Benoit-Bryan frequently contributes her expertise as an advisor and grant reviewer for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), and many arts service organizations. Prior to joining DataArts, Jen was the President of Slover Linett Audience Research where she consulted directly with arts and culture organizations on strategies to broaden and deepen engagement with audiences and communities.

Jen Taylor

Director, AI Strategy & Integration

Jen is a customer-focused growth marketer passionate about AI’s impact on marketing and the arts. With 15+ years of experience, she has built and engaged audiences across off-Broadway, Broadway, and streaming. Before CI, she led digital audience growth for ad-supported and subscription-based streaming at A+E Networks (A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime). Now, she is focused on how AI is reshaping marketing and audience engagement, helping arts organizations navigate emerging opportunities. Outside of work, you’ll find her at the theater, cooking, or planning a trip.

Sam Bednarchik

Sr. Client Partner, Reddit

Sam Bednarchik is a Sr. Client Partner at Reddit where he consults on marketing, measurement, and development strategies for global tech brands. Prior to Reddit, he’s worked at Pinterest, Google, and Capacity Interactive helping brands of all sizes to refine their digital marketing approach. Outside of work, Sam is typically exploring arts and literary events around the city or making the most of an NYC apartment kitchen by trying to be a better cook.

Javier Dubon

Interim Executive Director, Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Javier (Javi) Dubon is a performing arts leader and marketer who serves as Interim Executive Director of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF), one of North America’s leading regional theatres. He also serves as OSF’s Director of Marketing & Sales, where he has guided the Festival’s brand, ticket sales, and communications through a period of transformation. Since joining OSF in 2022, he has played a key role in rebuilding the organization following its pandemic closure and reestablishing vital connections with audiences. A classically trained saxophonist, Javi began his career in music before moving into theatre and arts administration, where he discovered his passion for connecting artists and audiences through meaningful live experiences. His work spans institutions such as Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and Texas Performing Arts. He holds a Bachelor of Music from The University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Fine Arts in Arts Leadership from DePaul University. Throughout his career, he has led initiatives to increase attendance and revenue, amplify institutional storytelling, and leverage audience data to inform organizational strategy and decision making. Javi’s core purpose as an arts leader is to challenge traditional notions of engagement and prioritize the final collaborator in the art-making process: the audience.

Dianna Mesion‑Jackson

Senior Director of Marketing & Communications, Kaufman Music Center

Dianna Mesion‑Jackson is the Senior Director of Marketing & Communications at Kaufman Music Center, where she leads the institutional marketing and communications strategy for a premier arts organization—comprising the nation’s only K–12 public school with music education at the core of its curriculum, a renowned community arts school, and a world-class concert hall. Previously, Dianna served as Director of Marketing at BY Experience, spearheading campaigns for live cinematic event broadcasts such as the Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema series. She also held the role of Senior Global Media Producer at Pathé Live, where she shaped the global content strategy for live cinema broadcasts, producing original features, interviews, and behind-the-scenes segments that enriched the audience experience. Her professional background stems from a passion for working on projects and with organizations that connect people through unforgettable experiences. With over 20 years of experience working with some of the world’s most prestigious cultural institutions—including the Bolshoi Ballet, The Australian Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, National Theatre, The Metropolitan Opera, Performa and The Armory Show—she brings a unique blend of creativity, strategic thinking, and an unwavering commitment to excellence to every project.

Nick Sharp

Chief Digital Officer, National Gallery of Art

Nick Sharp is Chief Digital Officer at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., one of the world’s most visited museums. He leads a team of more than 50 across product design, digital content, social media, video and audio production, installations, and artwork imaging. Previously Director of Digital, Data and Insight at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, Nick drove major growth in digital audiences and revenue—a record he has continued in Washington, where the Gallery’s digital audience has grown more than fivefold under his leadership. He has held senior roles with the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport, and GOV.UK, and began his career at IBM before running national voter engagement campaigns.

Dan Titmuss

Senior Consultant, SEO, Capacity Interactive

Dan is an SEO and AI nerd who has talked about all kinds of interesting stuff on the Capacity Interactive podcast. He’s also an arts marketing nerd with a background in comedy and theatre, and he loves helping connect audiences with the art that moves them. Since 2016, Dan has helped arts organizations show up where it matters, working across SEO strategy, SEM, content, and digital best practices. He loves digging into the weeds of Title Tags and Sitemaps, and he’s always down to talk about how to make a site more findable and more delightful. Lately, he has been exploring how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of arts marketing — not as a replacement for creativity, but as a tool to spark it. He recently built mobydickbible.com, an AI-powered site that lets users explore Moby-Dick through curiosity-driven prompts (ideal for Melville superfans and arts-adjacent nerds alike). British-born and NYC-based, Dan writes one-man shows for tiny basement theatres when he’s not talking about Google or experimenting with new tech. He also loves animal facts — so if you’ve got a good one, send it his way!