Two new board members of Arts Mid-Hudson now begin their first three-year term: They are Malia K. Du Mont and Caitlinn Mahar-Daniels.
Du Mont brings a distinguished record of leadership and service currently serving as the chief of staff and vice president for strategy and policy at Bard College. Her educational background in Chinese from Bard College and her Master of Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School reflect her commitment to academic excellence and global perspectives. As an Army Reserve officer and Afghanistan veteran, Du Mont’s dedication to serving her country extends to her roles as the chair of the NY-18 Veterans and Military Families Advisory Board for Congressman Pat Ryan and her service on various advisory boards, including the American University of Afghanistan and the World Affairs Council Mid-Hudson Valley. Additionally, Du Mont’s passion for music shines through her involvement as a longtime choral singer and her volunteer work as a pianist at her church, highlighting her multifaceted contributions to the arts and community.
Mahar-Daniels, a Hudson Valley native, brings a wealth of experience in the arts and photography to Arts Mid-Hudson. A SUNY New Paltz alumna, Mahar-Daniels majored in fine art photography with a minor in art history, paving the way for a successful career in capturing the essence of the Hudson Valley through her lens. As the founder of “Caitlinn Mahar-Daniels,” she has established herself as a prominent figure in the local and international photography scene, specializing in weddings and embracing the human form with an artistic touch.
The new board members were elected at the 2024 annual meeting, in accordance with the Arts Mid-Hudson By-Laws.
Arts Mid-Hudson is a nonprofit arts service organization serving the Mid-Hudson region. Since 1964, it has engaged and promoted the arts and provides vision and leadership to support thriving and diverse arts in the Mid-Hudson region.
