Allison Gottwald

A proud Peoria native, Allison has been involved with ArtsPartners of Central Illinois since starting as a committee member for both the Business of Art and Ignite Peoria. Passionate about the arts, she frequently attends performances at the Peoria Civic Center and concerts by the Peoria Symphony Orchestra. She also enjoys exploring local treasures like the Peoria Riverfront Museum and participating in events such as the Sculpture Walk and First Fridays. Allison is the Director of Human Resources at Easterseals Central Illinois, where she leads HR operations. She holds degrees in Human Resource Management from Purdue University and Bradley University. In addition to her professional role, Allison serves on the boards of Heart of Illinois SHRM and the Women’s Fund Advisory Board of the Community Foundation of Central Illinois. She also volunteers as a Big Sister with Heart of Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters and as a Classroom Volunteer with Junior Achievement of Central Illinois. Allison is passionate about ArtsPartners because she believes in the power of the arts to bring people together and strengthen the community.

JOSE BECERRA

I’m Jose! I am a Senior at Bradley University with a Game Design Major and Film Studies Minor. So obviously, I love video games and movies, but really I love all forms of media and creative art! Outside of that I love listening to music, spending time with my family and friends, my baby brother, and my girlfriend!