October 2024 marks Rie Poirier-Campbell’s 10th anniversary with Hartford Performs. 10 is a magical number here at HP. With $10, we can deliver an entire program to one Hartford Public School student. We’re asking you to celebrate Rie and her decade’s worth of dedication by donating $10 before Thanksgiving!
Rie joined Hartford Performs just 4 months after we became a stand-alone organization. We were already serving most of the PreK-Grade 8 Hartford Public Schools. During her tenure, our staff has grown from 3 to 6 and the budget has increased by 1.5 times. Hartford Performs began by offering one programming model and, since then, our Programming staff has added at least 4 additional models adapting to the changing needs of students, schools and families. Under Rie’s leadership, the organization as been featured in the New York Times and was the 2024 HPS Community Partner of the Year.
When she’s not working, Rie and her husband Michael can often be found traveling the world. Rie has visited 44 countries, and she’s not done yet! Along with advocating for arts in education, Rie is an artist herself creating beautiful quilts. She and Michael rarely miss a chance to experience Greater Hartford’s performing arts, historic homes and museums. They often spend several nights a week attending performances and exhibits. She averages about 15,000 steps a day, some of which are probably from chasing her 4 rambunctious cats. While Rie spends her days furthering Hartford Performs' mission, she also indulges in her favorite sweet treat and says, “A day without dark chocolate is a dark day indeed.”
Please consider making a donation TODAY in Rie’s honor!
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