MEET THE STAFF

Randi graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1987 and was admitted to the Bar that same year. After 14 years, she left her construction litigation practice and started Art with a Heart in order to fully and creatively pursue her passion for helping those in need.

Email: randi@artwithaheart.net

Misty comes to Art with a Heart with over 20 years experience in office management, service coordination and bookkeeping, most recently for Lotharian Pools.  She is the mother of three children and enjoys reading, nature and spending time with her family.  Misty’s bucket list includes visiting all 63 of our National Parks with one on deck in 2024 to Yellowstone!

Email: misty@artwithaheart.net

Megan holds a BFA in Studio Art and a minor in Psychology from the University of Delaware. Ms. Gatto began her journey at Art with a Heart as a college intern passionate about using art as a tool for change. Fueled by her Art with a Heart experience, she participated in visual art outreach programs in both Tanzania and Thailand and returned to Art with a Heart as a staff member in 2016.

Email: megan@artwithaheart.net

Email: alex@artwithaheart.net

Erin comes to Art with a Heart with a great passion for art, education, and change. After graduating from Bucknell University with degrees in linguistics, French, and a minor in studio art, she served her community as a teacher before making her way to Art With A Heart. When Erin is not working she can be found enjoying the company of her menagerie of pets and plants or in her ceramics studio.

Email: erin@artwithaheart.net

Amy is a native Baltimorean, an alumna of Towson University and has been working in nonprofit fundraising for over 25 years. When she’s not working, Amy loves to cook, spend time with her rescue pets and visit local restaurants in the city. Amy has been writing about Baltimore food and dining for her blog, Charm City Cook, since 2010.

Email: Amylangrehr@artwithaheart.net

Bailey is an artist, teacher, animal lover, and outdoor enthusiast. She grew up on the coast of Maine and moved to Maryland in 2008. She has lived in Baltimore City for 5 years, graduated from Towson University with a B.S. in Art Education and has taught art courses at multiple Baltimore City schools. Some of her hobbies include painting pet portraits, camping, yoga, and singing.

Email: bailey@artwithaheart.net

Jake is a 2012 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a B.S. in Art Education with a passion for teaching. He has taught students from Pre-K to retired adults, developed impactful cross-curricular lessons, and helped design educational materials and objects that are now part of the permanent collection at the Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, WI.

Email: jake@artwithaheart.net

Anna graduated with a B.S in Family and Human Services from Towson University in 2020. Anna began her journey at Art with a Heart as a college intern in Art with a Heart’s in-school programs and is now working as CO-Program Director.

Email: anna@artwithaheart.net

Sofie is a 2022 graduate of Skidmore College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History.  Sofie started as an Art with a Heart teacher and is now a Co- Program Director with us.   Sofie enjoys hiking, photography and ceramics.

Email: sofie@artwithaheart.net

Matt comes to Art with a Heart with prior professional experience in secondary English education, educational leadership, and experiential leadership development. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Theatre from the University of Lynchburg and a master’s degree in Education from Towson University.

Email: matt@artwithaheart.net

Amy holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Ohio Wesleyan University. She began her work at Art with a Heart after a long career owning her own retail business.  When she isn’t keeping the staff organized at Art with a Heart, she is an avid baker, knitter and mother of three.

Email: amy@artwithaheart.net

Omar comes to Art with a Heart with a passion for creating. He is a 2021 graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art where he developed his skills as a  painting major in addition to studies in several other mediums. In his spare time, Omar enjoys creating new paintings and experimenting with digital programs.

email: omar@artwithaheart.net

With a passion for art, education, and equity, Emily comes to Art With a Heart ready to make a difference. Graduating from the University of Pittsburgh with an Art degree and a minor in Italian studies, she focused on advocating for students in the Baltimore City community. Working as a Special Education Teacher and an Elementary Art teacher, she focused on bringing equity and inclusion into city schools. When Emily is not working, she can be found expressing her creativity in the kitchen baking complicated desserts or enjoying her latest read.

Email: emily@artwithaheart.net

Kristina comes to Art with a Heart as an alumnae of our summer workforce program, where she spent three summers with us. After graduating from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Kristina amassed 8 years of retail experience, making her a perfect fit for the HeARTwares Store Manager position. In her spare time she likes to SHOP and enjoys graphic design.

Email: Kristina@artwithaheart.net

Klause Ferrell is an undergraduate of the Art Institute of Atlanta in Graphic and Web design. Klause found his way to Baltimore, and first became involved with Art with a Heart as a client of the job training program HeARTworks. Graduating from the program, he returned as an intern in the AWAH Workforce Development and Social Enterprise program. In February 2019, Klause was hired as Assistant to the Director of Workforce Development and Social Enterprise and now holds the title of Workforce Development Coordinator.

Email: klause@artwithaheart.net

Kris is a retired attorney who met Randi in law school. Kris worked for the State of Maryland for over 20 years, and beginning in 2015, she started volunteering with Art with a Heart. Immediately after retiring from the practice of law in 2018, she joined the staff at Art with a Heart.

Email: kris@artwithaheart.net