Libby holds a degree in Theater Education from Bridgewater State University and a Master’s in Theater Education from Emerson College. She is the founder and Artistic Director of Unified Theater, an organization that empowers students to create inclusive, student-led productions celebrating performers of all abilities. Libby was recently named the Director of Adaptive Arts at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts, where she continues her mission to make the arts accessible to all. 

Emily is a Boston-based soprano, music educator, voice teacher, and arts administrator from Thompson, Connecticut. She holds a BA in Music and Community and Youth Studies from Clark University and a Master's in Music Education from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee College of Music. Emily is a member of the private lessons, group classes, and student mentorship team at the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education, a music program for students with developmental and cognitive disabilities. 

A lifelong dancer and a Hopkinton paraeducator, Alex blends movement, connection, and joy through inclusive dance. Certified through the Boston Ballet in Adaptive Dance, teaching adults, Special Olympics Dance, and Hopkins Dance Team…she is excited to be joining the HCA’s Adaptive Arts program!

Tooba is a graphic designer by degree, an artist by love, and a teacher by passion. She loves teaching in a playful way, being messy, and using her hands as a tool. She works to build confidence in her students, helping everyone simply enjoy the process of creating. She is inspired by her favorite artists, Alma Woodsey, Frida Kahlo, and Keith Haring. 

Desiree is a former professional ballerina with 15 years of experience who now dedicates her career to teaching dance. She works with HCA’s Excel Program and Adaptive Arts, supporting students with special needs, and brings her Movement & Mindfulness program to public and private schools, teaching the value of movement, exercise, and mindfulness. Desiree is the proud mother of Luc and enjoys working out, cooking, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.

Michelle is a licensed behavior analyst working with children ages 3-25+ with language, social/emotional, executive function, and behavioral challenges. She also works closely with her clients' parents on education and training. She has worked with children of all ages and abilities and their families for over 30 years. In addition to being a behavior analyst, Michelle's career spans roles as an elementary teacher, school counselor, social skills clinician, executive functioning tutor, educational advocate, and regional support coordinator for parents. Michelle is also a 200-hour certified yoga instructor, with specialized training in Voice Colors Yoga for Autism. She is blessed to be an imperfect parent of two amazing boys, ages 22 and 23. In her spare time, she loves to practice yoga and work on improving her knitting skills.