PRESIDENT

Bob Anspach brings over 50 years of litigation experience to his role as President of the Bobby Anspach Studios Foundation. With extensive trial experience in multiple states, Bob has specialized in medical and hospital defense throughout his distinguished career. His commitment to the arts is demonstrated through his service as President of the Board of Trustees of the Toledo Cultural Arts Center at the Valentine Theatre. Bob has also contributed to numerous community organizations, serving on the boards of St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center Foundation, the Boys and Girls Club of Toledo, and as Past-President of Historic Perrysburg.

VICE PRESIDENT

Jane Anspach serves as Vice President of the Bobby Anspach Studios Foundation, bringing decades of leadership experience to the organization. She has held board and trustee roles with the Toledo Cultural Arts Center, Maumee Valley Country Day School, and St. Vincent Medical Center Foundation—where she was named Trustee of the Year in 1990—and was honored as Toledo Woman of the Year the same year. From 2008 to 2012, she also served on the boards of the Savannah Music Festival and Savannah Book Festival, reflecting her enduring commitment to the arts, education, and community service.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Paula Baldoni brings extensive arts management experience as the Foundation's Executive Director. As the owner and operator of River House Arts in Toledo, Ohio since 2009, she has demonstrated strong leadership in the arts community. Paula also serves as Co-founder and Program Director of Contemporary Art Toledo. Her educational background includes a Master of Divinity from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Arts from Ohio University.

Contact Paula directly via paula@bas-foundation.com.

TREASURER

Michael brings his diverse background and experience to his role as Treasurer of the Bobby Anspach Studios Foundation. 

Michael has been a licensed attorney since 2018, and in his last several years of his practice has focused primarily on entertainment, art, and sports law; he is currently in-house counsel for the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium. Michael also owns and operates commercial property in downtown Toledo, Ohio. 

Previously, he served on the Board of Trustees for the Zepf Center, a non-profit agency that offers care and treatment for mental health and addiction issues in the Toledo area.   

BOARD MEMBER

Dr. Stephanie Hartselle is a Diplomate of the American Board of
Psychiatry and Neurology; board certified in pediatric and adult
psychiatry. She earned her MD from Northwestern University, completed
her adult psychiatry training at New York University and child
psychiatry training at Brown University as Chief Resident.

Her awards include three Dean's Awards for Excellence in Teaching at
Brown University where she is a Clinical Associate Professor of
Psychiatry, the National Association for Social Work Nancy Gerwitz
Award for Social Justice and two consecutive national Junior Scholar
Awards.

Dr. Hartselle has a particular interest in the effect of psychedelic experiences on neuroplasticity, consciousness and memory. She leads an elective on Psychedelics in Medicine for medical students
at Brown.

Dr. Hartselle is a Distinguished Fellow with the American Academy of
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry working with their media team as a
spokesperson for newsprint, radio and television across the country.
She is also a consultant to directors and screenwriters from Netflix
to Warner Brothers, working to improve the portrayal of mental illness
in television and film.

BOARD MEMBER

Adam Adelson serves as Executive Director of Adelson Galleries with locations in New York and Palm Beach. Born into a family of art dealers, Adam opened his first gallery in Boston's SoWA arts district, quickly establishing it as a respected venue for contemporary fine art. His galleries have placed numerous artworks in museums and major collections worldwide. Adam brings valuable expertise in gallery operations, art fairs, and artist representation to the Foundation.

BOARD MEMBER

Dr. Jimmy Avari is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine and Assistant Attending Psychiatrist at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center. As Training Director of the Weill Cornell Medicine Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Program and Associate Residency Training Director, Dr. Avari is a respected educator and clinician. His research focuses on developing novel treatments for late-life psychiatric disorders, and he has published extensively in leading journals in his field.

BOARD MEMBER

Lane Cooper is an accomplished artist and Professor of Art at the Cleveland Institute of Art. Working across painting, sound, video, text, and performance, Lane's work has been exhibited internationally. Her experience includes artist residencies at The Banff Centre in Alberta, Canada, and Gallery Aferro in Newark, NJ. With a master's degree in art history and an MFA in painting, Lane brings over 30 years of teaching experience to her advisory role.

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Sara Griffin is a communications, creative, and business strategist specializing in design, art, and architecture. With over a decade of experience launching and cultivating programs for cultural organizations, she excels at crafting creative strategies and forging leadership alignment around core values. Sara's background includes work with major art institutions like the Chicago Architecture Biennial, Frieze Art Fairs, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, as well as experience with Sean Kelly Gallery and artist Kehinde Wiley's studio.

STUDIO MANAGER

Madison Velding-Vandam is a multidisciplinary artist, musician, and producer based in New York City who has supported the Bobby Anspach Studios Foundation since its transition to a nonprofit in 2023. As studio manager and digital archivist, he collaborates closely with the director to advance the Foundation’s mission. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Madison has toured internationally as a musician and record producer, with work featured on BBC 6 Music, KEXP, CELINE’s Paris runway show, and films screened at MoMA. His projects have been covered by Pitchfork, Interview Magazine, i-D, and V Magazine, reflecting his cross-disciplinary reach and commitment to the transformative power of art.

DIGITAL STRATEGY ADVISOR

Alexandre Corda is an accomplished digital and communications professional with over 15 years of experience developing global digital marketing campaigns. Specializing in luxury, real estate, retail, and design brands, Alexandre helps organizations embrace digital strategies to increase brand desirability, connect with consumers, and drive sales.

DIGITAL STRATEGY ADVISOR

Dianna Loevner brings over 10 years of experience in communications, marketing, and events to the Foundation. Dianna holds a BA in Communication and Marketing from American University and just received a Masters in Branding at the School of Visual Arts.