Pacific Honored Artists, Musicians, and Entertainers Names New Executive Director

PHAME, Portland’s fine and performing arts academy for developmentally disabled adults, has named Carrie Siahpush its new executive director. Siahpush joins PHAME at a critical time of growth, as the nonprofit has just secured a new headquarters after a nearly six year search.

“I’m excited to grow alongside the students, staff, board, and teaching artists as we imagine PHAME’s next chapter together—rooted in access, creative rigor, and belonging,” Siahpush said in a statement.

PHAME’s programming supports a marginalized and vulnerable community in ways that are inclusive, collaborative and celebratory. Siahpush has previously held leadership and consulting positions with Oregon Children’s Theatre, Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center, Speak with Purpose, Key to Change and CASA Latina. She