Community Works Staff

Barbara Horowitz Barbara Horowitz
Under Horowitz’s direction, Community Works has grown from a grassroots, volunteer operation serving one neighborhood to become one of the largest providers of comprehensive arts and literacy programs citywide. Horowitz led the creation of Dwyer Cultural Center, our new program home in Harlem unveiled in 2009, and spearheads its program development and implementation. Horowitz has been recognized for her important work in arts and education by New York State Council on the Arts, New York Women’s Foundation, Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce, The Interfaith Center, and National Book Foundation, among others.
Founder and President
bh@communityworksnyc.org

PROGRAMING:

Linda Muller, Linda Muller
As Director of Arts Workshop Programs, Linda Muller teams up with teaching artists, schools and community centers to create customized arts programs throughout New York City. Muller oversees program administration, guides curriculum development, and collaborates with other departments to create vibrant, socially relevant arts-based performances and exhibitions. Prior to Community Works, Muller worked as Director of Communications at Studio in a School, managing public relations, publications and exhibitions. She received her B.F.A. from Parsons School of Design and her M.A. from New York University.
Director of Workshop Programs
lm@communityworksnyc.org

Maria Soriano, Maria Soriano
Maria Soriano is a vocalist, actor, writer and storyteller. Before joining Community Works, she served as the Programs Manager at The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center and The Director of Education at New Dance Group in Manhattan. An artist in her own right, she has opened concerts for Jazz and R&B greats such as Patti Labelle, Luther Vandross, Chick Corea and Kenny G, to name a few, and has toured domestically and internationally as a storyteller.
Director of Performance Programs
ms@communityworksnyc.org

Quin Chia, Quin Chia
Quin Chia received her B.A. in Dramatic Literature and Minors in Journalism and Cinema Studies from New York University. She received a Certificate in Labor Relations from Cornell University’s ILR Program. She joined Community Work’s performance department in 2009.
Manager of Performance Programs
qc@communityworksnyc.org

Randall Kennedy, Special Projects and Operations Consultant rk@communityworksnyc.org

Daniel Schwartz, Daniel Schwartz
Daniel Schwartz joined the Community Works team in January 2010 as the new Workshop Coordinator. A musician, writer and arts administrator, Daniel’s past work includes freelancing as a marketing consultant at East Third Productions and serving as Special Projects Coordinator at Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts. Daniel received his B.A. from the University of Massachusetts.
Workshop Coordinator
wscoordinator@communityworksnyc.org

ADMINISTRATION:

Timothy Hsu, Timothy Hsu
Timothy Hsu received a M.F.A. in performing arts management and a B.A. in music performance from Brooklyn College, and attended HB Studios for acting.  Hsu joined Community Works’ development department in 2001.
Development Officer
th@communityworksnyc.org