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Jessica holds a bachelor’s degree in Theatre, Dance, and Film Education (TADF) with a specialization in theater and dance education from Keene State College (Keene NH). Jessica previously served as the education manager upon the opening of PSA and has enjoyed the opportunity to be a hands on participant in the growth and development of the school. Jessica is an accomplished dance and theater educator as well as choreographer. Jessica is committed to the continued growth of Paramount School of the Arts, its programs and the school and theater’s connection to the beautiful Aurora community.

Dyanna received her Bachelor of Business in Marketing in 2008 and her MFA in Choreography from Jacksonville University in 2018. Dyanna previously owned DLD Dance Center for 13 years and has taught adjunct for Dominican University, Aurora University, and North Central College. Dyanna has choreographed several musicals and plays at Dominican University and Aurora University including Mamma Mia!, The Prom, and Spongebob Squarepants the Musical. She began teaching at PSA in 2021 and joined the administrative team as the Education Manager in 2024. Dyanna is deeply dedicated to education and developing innovative curriculum at PSA. She strives to ensure meaningful and high-quality experiences for both staff and students. Dyanna absolutely loves working with all the amazing students and staff at PSA!

Yesenia is honored to be a part of Production Management at Paramount since joining the company in 2016 as Production Associate. Promoted to Director of Production in early 2024, Yesenia is the lead production manager for the Broadway Series at Paramount Theatre. Prior to her return to theatre full-time, Yesenia worked with Ravenswood Events Services to produce live events all over Chicago and the surrounding suburbs and served as a freelance stage manager at various theaters. During her free time, Yesenia loves gardening, flower-arranging, or finding any excuse to be outdoors. She is the proud daughter of Mexican immigrants and the first college graduate in her family. BFA: Northern Illinois University. (she/her)

Heather is thrilled to be part of Paramount Nation since 2021.  As the Presented Productions Manager, she works with artists Paramount presents at RiverEdge Park, Paramount Theatre and Copley Theatre, such as Andy Grammer, Jay Leno, Under the Streetlamp, Los Lobos, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and The Second City, to name a few.  Prior to her time at Paramount, she spent 16 years managing Lyon & Healy Hall in Chicago, where she worked to present world-renowned harpists in concerts, festivals and competitions worldwide.  Heather is a proud resident of Aurora, where she lives with her husband, Jason; sons, Noah and Isaac; daughter, Celine and beagle-mix, Nacho. (she/her)

Kelly has been a part of the TD team for just over a decade. She is excited to now help lead that team as one of the Technical Directors. Some of her favorite sets for the Paramount have been Cabaret (PAC 2018), The Secret of My Success (PAC 2020), and Next to Normal (Copley 2023). Kelly earned her MFA in Technical Direction from UNC School of the Arts and her BA from the University of Miami (FL). She is a native of Louisiana and enjoys crocheting and cooking. Kelly is a mom to two wonderful, spunky daughters and she would like to thank her husband for his love and support.

Aimee started at Paramount in September of 2018 and became a full-time staff member in 2021.  Design credits include Hand to God and BULL: a love story.  Other Paramount props artisan credits include Into the Woods, Rock of Ages, Sweat, Groundhog Day, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, and The Producers. She has also done props work at The Santa Fe Opera, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Victory Gardens Theater, Pavement Group, and Actors Theatre of Louisville.  She is very happy to be making theater so close to her hometown of Montgomery and in the community in which she grew up.  Get a sneak peek into the world of props by following the shop on Instagram @paramountpropshop