MEET ADRIENNE:

I’m Adrienne Mackey (she/her), Swim Pony’s Founder and Artistic Director. I’m a believer in creating awesome works of art that also support awesome lives for the artists that make them. I love discovering amazing spaces and enjoy getting my theater out of Theaters. I studied Chemistry alongside directing as a college student which has had a big impact on the way I think about creative process. In addition to creating and directing the artworks you see on Swim Pony’s site, I teach future artists with an inclusive perspective on pedagogy and explore how we understand the human voice, having studied it in a variety of capacities from classical opera to avant-garde Roy Hart technique. The past few years I’ve sung funky backup vocals as “The Truth” for Johnny Showcase and the Mystic Ticket (featured on America’s Got Talent).

Get in touch with me at adrienne@swimpony.org

MEET JEN:

I’m Jennifer Sung (she/her), an Administrative Associate at Swim Pony. I work on research and communication, which mostly means helping to answer the endlessly interesting question, “Can we do that?” When I’m not at Swim Pony, I can be found working at Asian Arts Initiative in the finance department, or reading a cookbook and thinking about my next meal. I have also worked as a film projectionist and a lab manager. A native of New Jersey, I lived in Chicago for five years before eventually deciding to return to a place where you can get a decent bagel. I love Chicago, but not for the bagels. My other interests include infectious diseases, sports science and languages. If you speak Norwegian, please get in touch.

Get in touch with me at research.associate@swimpony.org

MEET ERIN:

I’m Erin McMillon (she/her), Swim Pony’s new Operations Manager. I joined the company in 2023 with almost 20 years of experience in finance and compliance, including 5 internal audits as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). I specialize in the assessment of financial reporting, control environments, and overall organizational health.

Get in touch with me at operations.manager@swimpony.org