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Our Team

Hannah Olander, LCSW

Program Director & Clinical Supervisor

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Hannah has been a driving force behind The Miracle Project’s growth and impact since first joining the organization as a volunteer in 2012. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over a decade of experience in disability services and inclusive program design, she now serves as both Program Director and Clinical Supervisor, co-leading the organization’s strategic direction . . .

Juliane Hagn

Director of Finance & Operations

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Juliane has been a key member of The Miracle Project’s leadership team since joining the organization in 2019. She serves as Director of Finance & Operations, co-leading the organization’s strategic direction by overseeing its financial, administrative, human resources, and operational systems to support long-term sustainability and mission impact. With a professional background in the performing arts . . .

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Stephanie Meyers

Program Manager

Stephanie Meyers is an arts management professional and proud CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) with over 10 years of expertise in organizing local and international touring events. She holds a B.A. in Arts Management from Columbia College Chicago . . .

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Jesse Pressman-Tohl

Volunteer Coordinator

Jesse (CSUN MA in Diverse Community Development Leadership Class of 2024) is a proud member of the Miracle Project since 2017. He obtained his B.A. in Child Youth and Community from Curry College in Milton, Massachusetts in 2017. He has been . . .

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Timothy "Tim" Frangos

Social Media Coordinator

Tim Frangos is an actor, educator, singer, writer, director, and experimental artist from Los Angeles, CA. Having just completed his MFA in Acting from UC Irvine after previously finishing his dual bachelor degrees in Theatre and Law, History, and Culture (Pre-Law) from the . . .

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Sandy Abramson

Social Skills Program Specialist &
Lead Teaching Artist

Sandy is a Registered Drama Therapist who has been using the expressive arts and improvisation to support individuals with disabilities for nearly a decade. Originally from Baltimore, Sandy relocated to California in order to be part of The Miracle Project team . . .

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Shelley Pack

Lead Teaching Artist

Shelley has had the pleasure of being a part of the Miracle Project since 2007. Shelley is a comedic actress/writer/producer with her roots in improv. She is best known as the “Keep it Green Girl” for Discovery Channel . Shelley is currently working on Feature Films and . . .

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Noel Katz

Music Director

Noel’s career began over 40 years ago with the Hollywood improv troupe, Off the Wall, where he worked with the then-undiscovered Robin Williams. He returned to his native New York as the youngest member of the BMI Musical Theatre Writing Workshop . . .

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Thomas Anawalt

Teaching Artist

Thomas has been with The Miracle Project since September 2021, teaching Creative Expression and Social Skills classes virtually and in-person. Thomas was honored to perform with The Miracle Project’s Company Class in 2024’s Rehearsing for Life, as well . . .

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Mina Bloom

Music Director

Mina Bloom (UCLA BA in Theatre Class of 2017) is an award-winning pianist, composer, flutist, music director and music teacher based in East LA. Mina first connected with FNAM as a finalist in ShowSearch. She is in her fourth year as the music lead for the PATHWAY. . .

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Caitlin Ciardelli

Teaching Artist

Caitlin Ciardelli is a choreographer, dancer, and educator who’s been part of The Miracle Project family since 2022. She grew up performing at Disney California Adventure and Knott's Berry Farm, where she developed her love for live entertainment and storytelling . . .

Ellen Doyle

Teaching Artist

Ellen is a Los Angeles based actor and voiceover artist originally from Chicago. Ellen can be seen in over a dozen national commercials (some of which are currently airing), can be heard in voiceover campaigns like JBL and McDonalds, and was recently . . .

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Cassandra "Cassie" Grilley

Teaching Artist

Cassie Grilley (she/her) loves being a part of The Miracle Project community. Cassie is an actor, improviser, and teaching artist born and raised in San Francisco and now based in Los Angeles. Cassie graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a BA in Drama . . .

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Matt Jones

Teaching Artist

Matt is a film director, screenwriter, and producer based in LA, with an MFA in Film Production from Chapman University. Matt’s short films have screened in many festivals both in The States and internationally. His latest, VENEERS, was selected for the 2022 . . .

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Emily McIntyre

Teaching Artist

Emily has been performing professionally for the past 12 years, and received her B.A. in Theatre and Dance with emphasis in Musical Theatre from The University of Texas at Austin. She has received numerous awards for her on stage appearances including a B. Iden . . .

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Jonny Perl

Music Director

Jonny has been a proud team member of the Miracle Project since 2019. As an arts educator, Jonny has worked regularly with the Young Storytellers Foundation, Greenway Institute for the Arts, Five Star Theatricals, Special Olympics, and LAUSD. With support from . . .

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Wyn Wilson

Teaching Artist

Wendy “Wyn” Wilson is a music therapist with a background as a professional musical theater performer and songwriter. Wyn first volunteered with TMP in 2008. While studying for her masters in music therapy in Germany, she reunited with TMP to collaborate on her . . .

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Jack Zager

Teaching Artist

Jack Zager is currently a senior at UCLA’s Herb Alpert School of Music studying Music History & Industry. He is honored to be both a proud Bruin and a Teaching Artist at The Miracle Project. Jack’s been performing, songwriting and developing musical theatre shows . . .

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