THE UNUSUAL SUSPECTS APPOINTS NEW BOARD OFFICERS WITH ENTERTAINMENT EXECUTIVE, LYNNETTE RAMIREZ, AS CHAIR
The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company (USTC), now in their 32nd year serving Los Angeles youth, has appointed new executive board officers as of July 2025. Lynnette Ramirez, President of Bassett Vance Productions, has stepped into the leadership role as Board Chair and joining her will be: Vice Chair–Chris Quintos Cathcart from Unapologetic Projects; Treasurer–Grace Del Val from Bad Robot Productions; and Secretary–Melissa Srbinovich from PRX. The changeover is poised to help USTC conclude their five-year strategic plan of building capacity and enhancing programs.
Since its founding, USTC has been intertwined with supporters and board members inside the entertainment industry, but the executive team is excited about the growth potential of the board to include insights from other industries. When discussing her vision, Lynnette Ramirez said, “As Board Chair, I see tremendous opportunity in building a dynamic board that reflects the diversity and innovation of Los Angeles.”
With a mission to mentor, educate and enrich youth in under-resourced communities through the creation of collaborative original theatre, the USTC Staff and Board of Directors are committed to increasing arts access and using theatre as a platform for youth to discover the power of their voices. “This influx of new, passionate leadership on the Executive Board is bringing a great deal of energy and momentum to the organization,” stated Nick Williams, Chief Advancement Officer at USTC.
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