Meet the Team

Montgomery County native, Bethany Goldy, is entering her 7th year with GRAC. As Assistant Director she manages GRAC events & programming and acts as 2nd in command. From interim director to bartending GRAC events, Beth has done it all with a focus on fostering a sense of community across the region, a belief that everyone has the heart of an artist, and that the arts should be accessible for all.

Coming from a 17 year background as an IT specialist, Beth first dipped her toes in the world of nonprofits with the Montgomery County History Museum before finding her eventual home at GRAC. She also moonlights as a receptionist at the Post Clinic as well as providing IT support and social media management for a local auction house.

Outside of the GRAC, Beth enjoys trivia, reading, musical theatre, and video games.

CONTACT BETH: info@grackentucky.org | (859) 295-7895

Jillian (Jill) Kohr is a Mt. Sterling native and recent graduate of Western Kentucky University where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre. She is currently enrolled in the Arts Administration Masters Program at The University of Kentucky.

Her first love is the stage and her favorite roles she's played are Madame De La Grande Bouche (Beauty and the Beast) with Ramsey Theatre Company and Charon (The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical) with WKU. She is an alumna of The Governor’s School for the Arts and is passionate about arts accessibility. She believes the arts can make a difference and break through barriers, which is what GRAC is all about. On the weekend Jill loves playing with her dogs, watching old movies, drinking iced coffee and catching up on the latest crime dramas.

CONTACT JILL: jill@grackentucky.org | (859) 287-0279

Tyler is a local artist from Mt. Sterling, KY. Tyler graduated from Morehead State University in 2021 with a degree in Applied Physics. He has always had a passion for both science and art, though his heart truly lies in the world of artistic expression.

After gaining valuable experience as a Full-Stack Software Developer, Tyler made the bold decision to pursue art full-time. At GRAC, he contributes to various aspects of the organization, including managing general operations, teaching a variety of art classes, and providing technical support for events.

Tyler’s artistic style is primarily Surrealist, infused with elements of Claude Monet's impressionistic techniques. His work was showcased in his first solo exhibition at GRAC in October of 2022.

CONTACT TYLER: tyler@grackentucky.org | (859) 287-1066

Jennifer was born in Morehead and after 10 years in Florida and Texas, decided to move back home with her husband, Kevin, and their three dogs, Indy, Hank and Mabel. She also has an adult daughter, Avery who is a talented pastry chef.

She has spent over 30 years in finance working for a large bank, then in local government finance.  She owned an antiques business for over 10 years and still loves to antique and thrift.

She also has a dual licensure Bachelor's degree in K-8 and Special Education.

Upon returning to Kentucky, Jennifer almost immediately signed up for classes at GRAC and was struck by how much the organization lives its mission. It's truly a magical place where "All the arts for all the people" comes to fruition when you walk in the doors.  

CONTACT JENNIFER: jennifer@grackentucky.org

Originally a native of New Orleans, Kasey Vice has called Louisiana, Florida, and Kentucky home over the years. Following Hurricane Katrina, she relocated to Florida, where she fostered a love for American Sign Language, later pursuing a degree in ASL Interpretation. Vice eventually obtained an ASL certification from Valencia State followed her AA from Eastern Kentucky.

Kasey has a background in special education, having worked as a paraeducator for the Deaf/HH/blind. She has spent more than a decade as a barista, working as the manager of The Rooster's Whistle coffee truck. Passionate about fostering connections and community, Vice is grateful to have found a place at GRAC where she is able to support others who share a love for the arts.

In her free time, Kasey enjoys yoga, weightlifting, dance, live music, and festivals. She also values quality time with her husband and dog. Together, they are embarking on an exciting project: building their own Japanese-style timber frame home in Jeffersonville, KY.

CONTACT KASEY: kasey@grackentucky.org

Savannah is a student studying radiology at Bluegrass Community & Technical College while also serving as Guest Services and all around helper at GRAC.

Though, her favorite role is mommy to her daughter, Blake.

CONTACT SAVANNAH: savannah@grackentucky.org

Clarissa is an aspiring Appalachian artist. A former high school art teacher, Clarissa has a BA in Art from Eastern Kentucky University, and enjoys working with multi-media abstract art forms.

As part of her service year, Clarissa works with all age groups and experience levels across Montgomery and surrounding counties, sharing her love for the arts. When she isn't planning art programs and events at GRAC, she can usually be found reading, painting, and spending time with her friends, family, and community. Clarissa's work will be featured in a forthcoming Spring 2025 solo exhibit at GRAC.

CONTACT CLARISSA: clarissa@grackentucky.org

Joshua is a poet who writes under the name Joshua Gray, For work, he's previously been a Web developer, Director of IT, and Director of Operations. He's also served on the Board of three arts nonprofits, most recently as President of the Board of the Berea Arts Council. 

Joshua lives in Berea with his family, and will graduate with a Masters degree in Arts Administration from the University of Kentucky in December 2024.

CONTACT JOSHUA: joshua@grackentucky.org

Yu-Ming was born in Taiwan and moved to Mt. Sterling where her husband is from in 2018. She graduated from National Taiwan University with a degree in Sociology and Philosophy. After graduation, she was an Insurance Manager at Nan Shan Life Insurance for many years. Before immigrating to the US, she also spent several years as an ESL Instructor, tutoring high school students preparing for college and studying abroad. 

After participating in events at GRAC, Yu-Ming decided to join the staff as an Events Intern in 2024 as she enjoys assisting in the many cross-cultural events held at the art center. Outside of work, Yu-Ming enjoys reading, writing poetry, and photography. She hopes to resume playing the Guzheng (Chinese zither) and one day have her own concert.

CONTACT YU-MING: yuming@grackentucky.org