Originally from Cleveland, OH, Jackie graduated from Boston College in 2005, earning a BA in Theatre Arts with an acting focus and a minor in General Education. At BC she gained experience in various aspects of the theatrical process, primarily costume construction, costume design, and make-up design and application. Before joining the YA team, she worked in a customer service role at Sun Life Financial, a global financial company based out of Canada. In addition to working at YA, Jackie continues to act in the Boston area.

Gail brings 25 years of experience in providing arts enrichment programs to schools, hospitals and communities. She designed and directs YA's Healing Arts for Kids hospital initiative, presents Arts Enrichment Orientation workshops for arts coordinators, and is a member of YA's Program Committee, assisting in the selection and evaluation of roster artists. Gail is a past president of the West Suburban Creative Arts Council, is a member of the board for the Three Apples Storytelling Festival, and has produced numerous community arts events. Gail's lifelong passion for the arts extends outside of YA. She sings with Revels Repertory Company, and administrates the international voice project, The Tuscany Project, in Italy each summer.