Arts Mid-Hudson in Poughkeepsie has announced two new hires: Morgan Schultz as development coordinator, and Laura G. Doe as grants manager, strengthening the organization’s capacity to advance and support the Hudson Valley’s vibrant arts community.
With a passion for connection and community engagement, Schultz aims to inspire and support individuals through the arts. She holds a bachelor’s degree in personal and professional communication from SUNY Geneseo and has developed strong skills in marketing analytics and recruitment. After spending a few years in the Finger Lakes region, Schultz returned home to the Hudson Valley in August and is eager to connect with its dynamic arts scene.
Doe also joined Arts Mid-Hudson in 2025 as grants manager. She earned a bachelor’s degree in music education K-12, a Master of Music degree in vocal Performance from the Crane School of Music, and a Master of Public Administration from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. From 2014 to 2021, she served as director and later associate chair of the Dutchess Community College Academy of Music. Most recently, Doe held the position of director of programming and development at The Chamber Foundation of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, where she successfully raised nearly $4 million in grants for various initiatives, including workforce development, youth development, food security, environmental justice and arts-related projects.
Laura will be succeeding the position previously held by Lilia Pérez.
Those in the community interested in meeting the new staff, learning more about Arts Mid-Hudson’s services, or saying farewell to Lilia should attend Arts Mid-Hudson’s Community Mixer Sept. 16 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Fuller Building in Kingston. “We congratulate Lilia on her new role and are deeply grateful for the tremendous impact she has made at Arts Mid-Hudson,” said Melissa Dvozenja-Thomas, executive director of Arts Mid-Hudson.
Since 1964, Arts Mid-Hudson has been at the forefront of initiatives that engage and promote the arts, providing invaluable support and resources to artists, arts organizations and communities.
