Sarah Barr
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Sarah is a dedicated advocate for the arts, known for her transformative work in building communities and raising funds in the nonprofit sector. With a BA in Studio Art and a Master in Art Education, Sarah combines her passion for the arts with her extensive leadership experience.

Before joining Wild Goose Creative, Sarah spearheaded multiple successful capital campaigns, breathing new life into abandoned historic buildings and turning them into vibrant cultural arts centers in rural communities across Ohio. Her commitment to revitalizing these spaces has left a lasting impact on the local arts scene.

With over 15 years of nonprofit leadership under her belt, Sarah has consistently demonstrated her ability to raise over $15 million for the arts and culture industry. She firmly believes that when artists thrive, communities thrive.

Sarah's core mission is to advocate for artists and make the arts accessible to local residents in their own neighborhoods. Her unwavering dedication to the Columbus arts community has made her a driving force in the region, and she continues to lead with passion and purpose at Wild Goose Creative.

sarah@wildgoosecreative.ORG

Jimmy Mackey
Secretary | Governance Chair

Jimmy Mackey is an attorney with The Legal Aid Society of Columbus. By day, Jimmy provides free legal services to low income people throughout Central Ohio. Jimmy helps run a free legal clinic inside the eviction court in which he directly represents low income tenants facing eviction. Outside of work, Jimmy sells vintage clothing online, while curating his own obsessive vintage shoe collection.

christopher hodges

Chris works as a Director with UnitedHealthcare negotiating and managing contractual relationships with healthcare providers. In the background, he's also spent the last decade working with countless organizations and artists to bring ideas to life that build a sense of community and shine a light on the incredible talent hiding just underneath the surface of Columbus. 

After cutting his teeth as a longtime member of the music committee for the legendary Independents' Day festival, he has gone on to work on countless events around town including Frontstage Fest (in partnership with CD 102.5 For the Kids), 934 Fest, Alley Islands, Franklinton Pride, the Columbus Arts Fest, and many others. In addition, he is a consulting contributor to WOSU's Broad & High series focused on local musicians. If you've had a beer in an alley or parking lot on a hot summer afternoon and had your mind blown by a Columbus band you've never heard of, the odds are good Chris was there pacing behind the stage with a backpack full of solutions and his trademark charmless frown.

AARON SMART
marketing chair

Aaron is a Columbus, Ohio native and proud UC DAAP alumni. He spends most of his time behind screens - designing, modeling, and rendering retail environments. In his downtime, he can be found shaking up daiquiris or wrenching on jeeps and vintage mountain bikes.

ADAM VINCENT
Programming chair

Adam Vincent is a capital public defender at the Office of the Ohio Public Defender. In his life before the law, Adam worked in the arts for almost a decade and has been a long-time supporter of the Columbus scene. Adam is a lifelong musician, occasional painter, and proud catdad.

Madalynn Conkle

Madalynn champions art and education through technology, accessibility, and community building. Her work as Project Coordinator at Cambium Assessment is to help governments and educators use data to inform instruction, policy and growth in K-12 classrooms. She has volunteered at Wild Goose Creative since 2021 and is involved in the Curation and Made By Us committees. Madalynn's arts nonprofit experience includes working in Development for the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Additionally, she has managed or collaborated on numerous arts and community projects with The Ohio State University as part of the student nonprofit Ohio Staters, Inc. Originally from Ashland, Ohio, Madalynn earned her B.A. in English literature and economics from The Ohio State University.

Tynita M White

Tynita serves as a Policy Analyst in Columbus Public Health’s Center for Public Health Innovation where she works to advance policy, programs, and services that improve health and equity. She is a Columbus native and a two-time alumna of Ohio University where she earned her B.A. in Political Science and Master of Public Administration from the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs. When not digging into policy, you can find Tynita biking around the city, listening to jazz, or enjoying a craft beer.