THE BOARD

Meet our Board Members who work behind the scenes to support Black Box Dance Theatre

Jessica Pope- Chair

Jessica Pope was born and raised in Raleigh, NC and has a passion for marketing, dancing, and human connections. She grew up dancing at Arts Together where she was a member of Rainbow Dance Company from the age of 10 until she attended ECU to get her Bachelor's Degree in Communications and a minor in Business Administration. Jessica currently works at Cisco Systems as a part of their Customer Experience organization and still enjoys dancing with Michelle Pearson at Arts Together.

Roy Huntley-Treasurer

Roy Huntley currently serves as treasurer on the board of Black Box Dance Theatre. He is also a past president of the board of Even Exchange Dance Theater. Roy is a veteran (US Navy) and a retired environmental engineer from the US EPA.

Diana Hurtado

Diana Hurtado, M.Ed., is a U.S. Army veteran and Military Relations Manager at Western Governors University (WGU), dedicated to supporting military-affiliated students, including service members, veterans, and their families.

A military spouse to a disabled combat veteran, Hurtado fosters partnerships with military organizations, advocates for military learners, and connects students with resources to meet their unique needs. With a background in teaching and consulting, including roles in Wake and Durham Counties and Duke University Health System, she ensures military students access flexible, career-aligned education at WGU.

Chania Wilson

Chania Wilson is a Raleigh, NC native and a dynamic choreographer, educator, and artist. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Choreography and Performance with a minor in Arts Administration from UNC-G. Chania served as co-director of the dance department at her alma mater, Enloe High School.

Chania is pursuing an MFA in Embodied Interdisciplinary Praxis in Dance at Duke University, with an expected graduation in May 2025. She is the founder and Artistic Director of Nine Movement Collective, a modern dance company emphasizing collaborative teaching, choreography, and performance in the Triangle area.

Tyrique Gaines

Tyrique Gaines is a former All-Source Intelligence Analyst in the U.S. Army with a strong background in strategic analysis and problem-solving. Originally from Fayetteville, NC, he earned his MBA in Innovation Management and Marketing from NC State University. Currently, Tyrique serves as a Product Manager at OneMain Financial, where he focuses on developing customer-centric solutions and driving business growth. His diverse experience in intelligence, innovation, and financial services enables him to bring a unique perspective to the board.