Our Leadership
Deana Duncan
Executive Artistic Director
Deana joined WICA in 1999. Starting as a volunteer, she went on to serve as the Programming and Production Director for 16 years before assuming the role as WICA’s first Artistic Director in 2018 and stepping up in December 2021 as the Acting Executive Director She was instrumental in the launch of the WICA Theatre Series and has since directed ten, and produced all of the 102 plays, in the series’ 20-year history. In addition to her work programming theatre, dance, music, art, and humanities events, she manages DjangoFest NW – one of the most respected gypsy jazz festivals in North America. Deana holds a Masters in Nonprofit Leadership from Seattle University and a BFA in Theatre Arts and Communications from the University of Nevada, Reno. She studied directing with Tony Award-winner Bartlett Sher during his tenure as Artistic Director at Intiman Theatre (Seattle) and attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and The Stella Adler Conservatory. Whidbey volunteer work includes two years as the Drama Chair for the Island Arts Council and board membership with Goosefoot Community Fund. Thank you to the WICA board and amazing staff for this vote of confidence. Deana is thrilled to be at the helm during this period of change that will create opportunities for WICA’s growth and future. “I truly believe that stories are the heartbeat of humanity and it’s a joy to help create safe space for great story. See you at the theatre soon!”
To schedule an appointment with Deana, please reach out to her Executive Administrative Assistant through email or phone. Lauren.collins@WICAonline.org | (360) 221-8262
Billy Tierney
Managing Director/marketing director
Billy is a versatile professional who brings a unique blend of creativity, problem-solving, management, and strategic thinking to his work at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. He handles a broad range of responsibilities for the Center, including overseeing and assisting the Marketing department, handling the daily financial management, implementing and training staff on the CRM software, tracking, planning, and organizing donor and patron development, and being a team leader. With a background in both artistic creation and business strategy, Billy thrives in environments that require both creative and analytical thinking. Additionally, Billy is a family man, improviser, writer, Stoic, and actor.
He teaches improvisation at the Center regularly. To find out of a class is happening soon, visit WICAonline.org/improv-class