Executive Director, Delaware Arts Alliance; Commissioner, DHC 

In his role of Executive Director of the Delaware Arts Alliance, Neil oversees all aspects of managing the statewide nonprofit arts advocacy organization and developing sector-wide strategies to advance arts and culture in Delaware. Neil serves as the Federal Advocacy Captain for the state of Delaware with Americans for the Arts and the Arts Action Fund. 

Neil joined DAA in 2022 from Rodel, a nonprofit that partners with Delawareans to transform public education in the First State. His responsibilities included strategic planning, policy development, coalition management, program management, and local and national stakeholder engagement. Neil previously served as a legislative fellow in the General Assembly and conducted research for the Institute for Public Administration. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Delaware. 

Outside his role at the DAA, Neil also performs with various local theaters and supports arts and cultural organizations as a patron. He received a gubernatorial appointment to the Delaware Hispanic Commission, where he supports education and advocacy efforts. He also serves as an advisor for the Delaware Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy board.