Meet Erika K. Wesley, Executive Director 

I’m thrilled to sit in the executive director seat of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County. You all have welcomed me into this creative network with warmth and enthusiasm. Thank you! As we look ahead to more networking opportunities and collaborative experiences, I will hope that you are as inspired and optimistic as I am. Together we will continue to cultivate creativity, expand arts access, and amplify the work of artists and art institutions across Fairfield County. Cheers to new beginnings and fresh starts! 

Erika K. Wesley was named as executive director, effective September 18, 2023. Wesley will work with the network to continue its mission to elevate the arts and culture community of Fairfield County through marketing, capacity building, professional development, and advocacy services. As a nonprofit leader with over 10 years of experience, she will provide strategic, financial, and operational leadership.

Wesley brings her experience in constituency management, program development, and strategic planning to her role. Most recently, she served as the Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for the Westport Country Playhouse. She has also worked with Fairfield County's Community Foundation and The Carver Foundation of Norwalk.

A longtime Fairfield County resident, Wesley holds a B.A. from University of Connecticut, an M.F.A. from Manhattanville College, and is completing an Ed.D. in organizational leadership from Abilene Christian University. Former Editor of the Manhattanville Review and INKWELL literary journal, she was named the 2014 Manhattanville Writing Alumni Contest winner. She is the author of the book "For the People to Drink" and the creator and host of the "Show of Hands" podcast.