S T A F F & B O A R D
Staff
Executive/Artistic Director, Valerie Green
Company Manager, Courtenay Krieger
Programs Assistant, Lily Cole
Webmaster, Theresa Magario
Production Assistants, Angelica Barbosa, Taylor Hollingsworth, Justine Florence
Book Keeper, Jennifer Brown
Board
Emily Bunning
Emily Bunning proudly serves as an Artistic Advisor for Dance Entropy. In 1997, she co-founded the Treehouse Shakers and has been creating dance-plays ever since. The company creates original work for young audiences with the mission to provide inventive, intelligent and engaging performances that nurture creative thought and inspire dialog. Their performances can be seen in New York City and around the country often reaching audience in underserved communities. Over the years, Emily danced with Valerie Green/Dance Entropy, Aviva Geismar/Drastic Action Dance Company, Gotham Group Dance, and Dura Mater. She is from Wyoming, has a BFA in Dance from Stephens College and a Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine from Pacific College.
Gerry Dolan
Gerry Dolan joined the board in Fall 2022. He is currently an Assistant Vice President with USI Insurance Services. His background includes owning and operating several insurance agencies with Allstate and Farmers insurance as well as holding Sales Leadership positions in both companies. Gerry also has a background in the non-profit sector as Loaned Executive and as SVP of Development with the United Way of Long Island. He is also a long time wish granting volunteer for the Make a Wish Foundation of Metro & Western New York, is currently a Wish Granting Coach and a member of the Association for Fundraising Professionals. Gerry has a BS in Business Administration from the New York Institute of Technology and is a member of the Life Underwriters Training Fellowship.
Sallie Sanders
Sallie Sanders is a passionate arts advocate and administrator with more than 20 years of experience in institutional fundraising and development strategy. The arts organizations she has supported include Urban Bush Women, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Ronald K. Brown/Evidence, PHILADANCO, Shen Wei Dance Arts, OPERA America, Carnegie Hall, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, and many others. In addition to fundraising, Sallie has performed virtually every role in arts administration and production, from stage management and running crew to general management, PR and marketing. Her past engagements include General Manager at St. Ann’s Warehouse, Development Director at LAByrinth Theater Company, and producing the award-winning best musical at the 2011 NY International Fringe Festival. Sallie holds an MFA in Theater Management from Yale School of Drama and a BA in Art History from Wake Forest University.
Natalie Greaves
Natalie Greaves created Greaves Communication Strategies in 2017, making marketing more accessible to founders seeking new clarity and greater impact. She has previously served as Ronald McDonald House New York’s Communications Director, raising funds and awareness to support children battling cancer. Natalie began her career in public relations working with organizations including The Direct Marketing Association, and has served as the “Entrepreneur-in-Residence” for the Tech Incubator at Queens College. A native New Yorker, Natalie is a proud mom and Girl Scout Troop Leader, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Rhetoric & Communication from the University at Albany in New York, and lives in Queens.
Sharon Harsa
Sharon Harsa originally hails from Northeast Ohio and moved to New York to pursue her love of dance and a career in fashion. She is an accomplished dancer as well as a fashion industry executive and has worked with brands including Hugo Boss, La Perla and Reed Krakoff. She currently performs with several New York ballet companies and also enjoys photography as a creative outlet. Her photography has been published in numerous websites and publications. She has been a long time appreciator and supporter of Valerie Green and Dance Entropy.
Sierra Alea
Sierra Alea joined the board of directors in Winter 2025. She brings a wealth of experience in organizational leadership, having co-founded and served as COO of Afterlife Ag, where she scaled operations and built systems to support mission-driven growth. Sierra has also held leadership roles at hOM, a tech-enabled amenities startup, and served on the board of Women and Climate, a nonprofit. With a strong background in finance, operations, and organizational development, she is dedicated to supporting impactful work in the community. Sierra holds a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Oregon and is pursuing an MNA at the University of San Francisco.