
About Our Founders
Joan Houlehen
Director
After 30 years in the art industry, I co-founded the Cudahy Art Coalition, LLC, in order to provide scholarships for students interested in the visual and performing arts. I was born and raised in Cudahy, Wisconsin, and am active in civic affairs.
Tonia Klein
Director of Artistic Design
I received my Bachelors of Fine Art in Painting from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and studied at the Burren College of Art in Ireland. I moved to Cudahy 5 years ago & became involved in the community. I was appointed to the Cudahy Design Review Board 2 years ago.
Vanessa Kruichak
Director of Digital Marketing & Media
I received my Associates Degree in Business Marketing Management from Milwaukee Area Technical College. In April of 2020 I started my own business- Brand Love Builders LLC, an online digital marketing agency. I enjoy the arts and am honored to be a part of the Cudahy Art Coalition LLC and look forward to seeing the impact the coalition can make in the lives of local artists.