Board of Directors
Amanda Jaron
President
Amanda, the founder of A JARON Fine Jewelry, has served as an advocate and resident of the Bayshore Arts District since 2015. An award-winning jewelry artist renowned for her original designs and signature Bling-Overs, Amanda dedicates her time to overseeing her jewelry gallery/studio and managing both The Glitter Foundation, Inc. and the Bayshore Arts District, Inc.
Michelle Tricca
Vice President
With a humanistic sensibility, portrait photographer Michelle Tricca invests her time and aesthetic language into projects rooted in ethical and sentimental values. Her personal work is motivated by the human condition, and she believes in visual storytelling’s ability to connect, provoke thought, and promote social change. Her public art installations A Face in the Crowd and The Face of Immokalee champion under-recognized communities through the power of photography. She has lived and worked in the Bayshore Arts District since 2006.
Vicki Tracy
Director
A 40-year Naples resident, she has extensive experience with prominent startups and developments in Collier County. Renowned for her civic involvement, she has earned numerous awards such as Woman of the Year and Women of Distinction. As Chief Operating Officer at Gulf Coast International Properties and a proud resident of the Bayshore Arts District, she continues to make a lasting impact on the community.
Laura Patterson
Director of Creative Placemaking
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Kara Heaslip
Membership Director
Kara Healsip is a top-ranked Naples Realtor and native of the Bayshore Arts District, recognized nationally for her luxury listings and innovative marketing. She is deeply committed to her community, supporting local arts and cultural initiatives while maintaining excellence in the Southwest Florida real estate market.
Open Seat
Director of Strategic Projects
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Barbara Daltorio
Director of Cultural Engagement
“Babs” is a senior recruiter with Estrem & Company and is an expert in connecting people—whether on the pickleball court or in advancing their careers.
Joel Toledo
Creatives Director
Joel is a longstanding business leader within the community and owner of Green Door Nursery in the Bayshore Arts District.
Dani Papa
Director of Arts Programming
Papa’s style is inspired by urban tribalism. A mixed-media painter, sketchbook artist, educator, mentor, and community leader, he is also a live painting performer who transcends improv to instinct with each canvas—bold, bright, outrageous, and unapologetic.
Staci Krupa
Director of Public Relations
Staci Krupa, M.F.A. is an artist and educator based in Fort Myers. She holds a Master of Fine Arts and is committed to fostering creativity through her own artistic practice and community engagement.
Monique Kutash
Art Director
Bayshore Arts District, Inc.
Staci Krupa, M.F.A. is an artist and educator based in Fort Myers. She holds a Master of Fine Arts and is committed to fostering creativity through her own artistic practice and community engagement.
Lane Wilkinson
Director of Photography
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Lane Wilkinson photographer specializing in portraits, events, and personal branding, known for creating natural, confident imagery in a relaxed setting. Follow her project Naples Dogue
Staci Krupa, M.F.A. is an artist and educator based in Fort Myers. She holds a Master of Fine Arts and is committed to fostering creativity through her own artistic practice and community engagement.
Diana O'Donnell
Director Photography​
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Ashley Archibald
Special Events, First Friday Chair
Ashley is an avid supporter of the arts and an advocate for local culture. A New England native, she spent summers on Nantucket learning traditional basket weaving from her mother—a three-generation family craft she now incorporates into modern, bohemian-inspired jewelry. When not creating, Ashley works in the medical device industry and lives in Naples, where she supports the Bayshore Arts District and enjoys First Friday events.
Barbara Weiss
Finance
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Originally from Baltimore, I retired from a 55-year medical career at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2017 and moved to Naples to be closer to family. A lifelong advocate for service and the arts, I have served in leadership and fundraising roles with organizations including Make-A-Wish, the Naples Woman’s Club, and Youth Haven. I am currently an Art Consultant at Eydel Fine Arts and am honored to serve on the Board of the Bayshore Arts District. Proud mother and grandmother, I love community, friendship, and supporting the arts in Naples.
Owner of Diana O’Donnell Skin Care in Naples, Florida, and an active supporter of the local arts and community.
Ed Larsen
Strategic Planning Chair
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Edward Larsen is an Associate with LQ Commercial specializing in investment properties, land acquisition, site planning, and leasing. With a background in commercial appraisal and brokerage, he provides data-driven guidance across a wide range of asset types, including retail, office, industrial, multifamily, and land. Licensed as a real estate broker since 2022, Edward is known for his analytical precision and market insight. He is actively involved in the community, serving in leadership roles with several local organizations.
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