Leadership

JOSHUA SOTO

Joshua is AFI’s Manager of Operations. He joins the team at a critical point in its growth and is excited to contribute to that growth sustainably.

PALOMA CHAVEZ

Paloma Chavez serves as AFI’s Intake Assistant.

AMITA VEMPATI

Amita Vempati serves as AFI’s Development Manager. Amita uses her passions for social justice and art to connect with communities all over the world.

SKYLAR DAVIDSON

Skylar Davidson serves as AFI’s Junior Officer, Human Rights Research & Policy, providing support for AFI’s programs, operations, development, and communications.

MARTY GARBARINI

Marty Garbarini serves as AFI’s Immigration & Human Rights Paralegal, providing support to the legal team in our pursuit to safeguard the right to artistic freedom for international artists at risk.

MICHAEL MAI

Berlin-based attorney Michael Mai coordinates advocacy before the German government on securing artists’ entry into Germany.