Michele-Bridget Ragsdale

Michele-Bridget Ragsdale, Director of Kids, Teens and Family Programs, oversees the vision for the Art Center’s youth programs and family outreach events including Project Look, Creative Connections, after-school and weekend art classes, summer camps and family days. Michele-Bridget brings more than 20 years of experience in municipal and nonprofit education and administration and previously held leadership roles with the City of Sunnyvale, City of Pacifica, Oshman Family JCC and YMCA of Silicon Valley, with expertise spanning youth programs, recreation services, community engagement and arts education; she is also a Certified Program Planner in Recreation Management and holds both a B.A. and M.A. in Vocal Performance. Outside of work, Michele-Bridget enjoys traveling, attending sporting events, spending time at the beach and staying connected to the arts through music and creative experiences.