JAMNOLA Krewe
Catherine Todd
Catherine is the co-founder and creative director of Where Y'Art Works. Cat's passion for the arts is instinctual and stems from a lifetime surrounded by it. With her roots in New Orleans, to growing up having an artist for a mother, and living and working for the past 20 years as a graphic designer both in the corporate field, as well as running her own branding and design business, Mama Roux Studio; Cat's history and experience drove her to envision a website where local art is easily accessible to the people. Together with Collin, designed Where Y'Art Works; a platform wholly dedicated to ensuring a future for local working artists, while doing our part to build and sustain the New Orleans art community.
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Chad Smith
Co-Founder & Creative Director
Chad Smith has spent his career curating beauty and joy. Starting his career as a high-end fashion stylist, for the past 20 years Chad has been a luxury real estate photographer, overseeing art direction and styling for shoots from coast to coast. He now brings his creative vision to the JAMNOLA team—overseeing the merchandising and creative direction of this one-of-a-kind play space. Chad has a degree in cinematography and film production from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. He lives in Bywater, New Orleans.
Collin Ferguson
Collin serves as co-founder & managing director of Where Y'Art Works. Her love affair with New Orleans began at Tulane University, where she was torn between studying art and business. In 2011, after over six years overseas, she settled back in New Orleans as a visual artist and founded Birds of a Feather NOLA. She witnessed firsthand the difficulties of arts promotion and marketing aong her fellow artists, and at the same time was approached by Cat Todd about a platform for Nola artists. Where Y'Art was born.
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Jonny Liss
Co-Founder
What started as one simple idea—to spark more smiles—has now become a reality. Jonny Liss is the visionary and Co-Founder of JAMNOLA (Joy-Art-Music/New Orleans). He began his marketing career in the beauty industry doing stints at Revlon, L’Oréal and Aveda in New York City followed by a long tenure at Herbalife where Jonny came to understand the relationship between happiness and well-being. After spending more than 30 years in worldwide marketing, sales and events, Jonny and Chad came up with the idea of increasing and spreading joy through the experience of art, music and culture. He has a degree in marketing from Northeastern University and currently resides in Bywater, New Orleans.
Rachael Burke
Director of Retail Operations
Originally hailing from Cincinnati, Rachael's love for New Orleans' vibrant culture and architecture, along with her passion for people, drives her commitment to creating a memorable and engaging retail experience at JAMNOLA. With certifications in Management and Communications, she excels in fostering teamwork and ensuring smooth retail operations while driving product innovation. Rachael is also a successful realtor, valued for her ability to build meaningful relationships and help others appreciate the unique charm of this magical city.
Stacie Davis
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Originally from Wilmington, North Carolina, Stacie Davis has called New Orleans home for the past 15 years. With a dynamic background in television and film—both behind the scenes and on camera—her credits include productions like Treme, National Treasure, The Hunt, and more. A true New Orleanian at heart, Stacie credits the city's vibrant culture and spirit for keeping her rooted here, despite several attempts to leave ("Momma NOLA just won't let go!"). Known for her passion for organization, positivity, and bringing joy into every space she touches, Stacie is the ultimate team player. Outside of JAMNOLA, you’ll find her soaking up live music around town with her beloved companions, Tina Turner the Chihuahua and Whitney Houston the tabby cat—both named after her favorite musical icons.