Hunter Minor, Co-Education Coordinator & Goldsmith Artist in Residence at Columbus Children’s Theater. A dedicated advocate for self-confidence development, Hunter is passionate about empowering young artists to believe in themselves and embrace their unique strengths. Through Hunter’s work, students will be guided on their journey to becoming confident, resilient young adults on or off the stage.

Robert Marra, an inspiring Director and Choreographer with a dedication to performing arts education. Robert creates an environment where young artists can embrace vulnerability and authenticity, empowering them to grow both personally and professionally. His approach nurtures creativity and encourages students to develop their unique voices as they navigate the world around them.

Julia Mirkovich is the Founder and Executive Director of Puttin’ On Productions (POPs), a Premiere Youth Musical Theater Company in Manhattan Beach, California since 2007. She also has a certification in Success Coaching for all ages, supporting her self-empowerment curriculum for children, The Hero’s Journey which is taught in all POPs programs. She brings a deep emotional investment to the SOAR Workshop, truly believing in its power to make a lasting impact on teenagers’ lives. SOAR’s programs are like social-emotional workouts for the heart and soul, offering essential strength training to navigate life’s twists and turns in today’s social media-driven world. Through this workshop, teens are encouraged to reconnect with their personal values and celebrate their own unique greatness.

Jeremy Mann, Director of Singing, at the Ray Bolger Program, UCLA. With his innovative approach to the arts, Jeremy guides students on a journey of self-discovery, helping them achieve personal breakthroughs. His expertise and passion for the craft inspire young artists to tap into their full potential and grow as individuals. We’re thrilled to have him join us at the SOAR Workshop!

Lorie is a motivational and inspirational coach, facilitator, RN, artist and lover of life. Lorie is passionate about living authentically and empowering others to create a space of self love, mind-body-spirit wellness, activation of gifts and healing. Through faith, personal experiences, work as a nurse in many realms including hospice and critical recovery, she has touchpoints with healing in multiple facets. Lorie creates and facilitates guided visualizations/meditations that support self love, empowerment and mindfulness.

Kate is the founder of Dream Bold Network and she is a filmmaker, energy mastery and mindset coach, graphic artist, Qi Gong instructor and Reiki master. She produced The Superhuman Experience and is currently working on Keep it Real. Her films provide practical solutions, inspiration, guidance and actionable steps to our collective freedom. She is passionate about showing the world how to navigate into a more unified reality through energy activations, artistic expression, energy medicine, dynamic collaboration and creative leadership.

Kyra is a Palos Verdes, CA native, and got her start in the arts as a student of Debbie’s in the community theater program. She earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from Texas State University, and played Sophie in the Broadway National Tour of Mamma Mia. Kyra currently resides in New York City and works professionally in film, television, and theatre. She is a passionate advocate for equitable opportunity and accessibility in the arts, and couldn’t be more thrilled to join the board.

** Kyra is currently playing the role of Belle in Disney’s North American National Tour of Beauty and the Beast **