President of the Altoona Renaissance Team, and former Blair County Commissioner, Donna’s primary role in the arts is audience, champion, promoter and advocate. She is committed to ArtsAltoona being a countywide venture and the Altoona/BlairCounty area becoming a destination haven for the arts.

Kathrine is a retired early childhood teacher, consultant and columnist. She holds degrees from West Virginia University and St. Francis University. She has always been interested in visual, literary, and performing arts. She was a board member and performer with the Allegheny Ballet Company and has written and produced two plays. She is the mother of two adult sons, one of whom is an artist. She is the grandmother of four granddaughters, who enjoy music, art and drama.

My name is Douglas Meintel. I’ve been a resident of Altoona for most of my life. I’m the father of a son and daughter and also have a stepson. My wife is Patty.

For all of my career I’ve been in sales, mostly medical equipment until I decided to go on my own as an independent sales representative. Currently I’m retired for eight years.

I became part of ArtsAltoona through the Lakemont Lions as a board member and have been on this board for approximately five years as well as part of the management committee.

My goal is to see ArtsAltoona thrive.

Sherry earned her degree in Communication and Theatre Arts from Juniata College, and is involved with various local theatre organizations. Her passion for theatre, music, and art is founded in the belief that ART SAVES LIVES. By coordinating our community arts education efforts, Sherry hopes to provide opportunities for students of all ages to find their medium for creative expression.

Harriett Gaston is employed at Penn State Altoona as a Division of Undergraduate Studies Adviser. In addition to being a Board of Director with ArtsAltoona, Harriett is involved with Blair County historical organizations and Penn State and Penn State Altoona’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging committees. Harriett has research and documented Blair County’s African American history since 1999.

My name is Patty Meintel and I’m retired from the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center with 25 years of service. I’m a native of Altoona, PA and a graduate of Altoona High School.

My interest in ArtsAltoona is in providing children with activities and a safe place to go. By doing so, these children may be inspired to learn a craft or hobby.

My hobbies include pickleball, quilting, reading and golf.

The arts are wonderful to experience in any capacity. We have many extraordinary arts-related events, organizations, and businesses in Blair County that deserve all the recognition, along with our ever-expanding small business growth. In my involvement with ArtsAltoona, I intend to continue to illuminate the arts in Blair County for all.

Wife to amazing husband Matt, mom to two incredible sons and a former teacher with a heart for Blair County, Tiffany also serves as host for ArtsAltoona Talks. She loves to meet new people, hang with family and friends and stay active. Tiffany brings great energy and insight to the Board.

Scott Riner currently serves as the Site Director of Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art Altoona and Bedford. He is a 2023 graduate of Saint Francis University, where he majored in English and minored in Theater and Communications. A published writer and accomplished playwright, Riner is a proud advocate of the arts and is honored to serve on ArtsAltoona’s Board of Directors.