About Tracy Kaufman

Tracy Kaufman is an Educational Programming Manager at Candid, leading workshops related to nonprofit sustainability, management, fundraising, and other essential issues relevant to philanthropy and the social sector. Her trainings primarily serve nonprofit professionals, but also audiences comprised of funders, artists, students, and academics. Tracy is an instructor for Candid’s three-day Proposal Writing Boot Camp and teaches a popular workshop on outcomes and measurement. As one of Candid’s training experts, webinar instructors, and a frequent public speaker, she has spoken at conferences, most notably the United Nations, and has represented Candid on numerous panel discussions.

In addition, Tracy provides training and support to Candid Community partners – libraries, nonprofit resource centers and other institutions – and provides philanthropy and fundraising information services to individuals and local organizations. Her relationship with Candid began in 2007, when she began working for Foundation Center, one of Candid’s two legacy organizations. Previously, Tracy held positions with the Association of American Publishers and New York Public Library. Tracy earned her Bachelors of Arts in Writing Seminars from Johns Hopkins University, and studied Library and Information Science at the Pratt Institute.

About Andrew Frank (he/him)

Andrew Frank has been the Executive Director for New York City Children’s Theater since 2010. In addition to overseeing the organization’s strategic growth, Andrew adapted and directed Love That Dog and directed the revival of Young Charles Dickens for NYCCT. His background in theatre includes work as a producer, writer, and director. Non-NYCCT producing credits include Associate Producer for Lombardi on Broadway, Ghetto Babylon at 59E59 Theaters and dozens of shows as the Founding Artistic Director of Manhattan Theatre Source. His writing and directing work has been seen at numerous theaters in New York and regionally, including Dodger Stages, The Duke Theatre on 42nd St, The Berkshire Theatre Festival and Glimmerglass Opera.

About Yvonne Roen (she/her)

Yvonne Roen is an actress, director, and songwriter living and working in the tri-state area. She enjoys creating and performing classical as well as avant-garde works. Yvonne has been using music and theater to create interactive learning experiences for children since 2006 and has an M.A. in Applied Theater from CUNY School of Professional Studies. She has seen first hand how high-quality arts programming provides some of the best life-skills training available to young people. While she is new to the development staff, Yvonne has been a part of the New York City Children’s Theater teaching artist staff since 2014.