Madalyn Mentor
Executive Director
New to Georgia, Madalyn hails most recently from Saint Louis, Missouri. Coming from an Artistic Administration background, she has worked with organizations such as Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, and The Atlanta Opera. Madalyn has programmed concerts, tours, festival seasons, benefits, and all things in between during this tenure. Many of her skills and passions speak directly to Art Farm at Serenbe, drawing upon her love of the performing arts, commitment to environmental awareness, and affinity for the outdoors.
A classically trained opera singer, Madalyn also finds time to sing and participate with many groups, including the choir of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Atlanta, and The Missouri Choral Artists. She is thrilled to join Art Farm, and looks forward to innovative and exciting performances to come.
Georgia Smith
Marketing Coordinator
Joining in May 2023, Georgia Smith is the newest member of the Art Farm team. She is born and raised in Atlanta and has previously worked at Atlanta nonprofits such as the Atlanta Botanical Garden and Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company. She has a background in marketing, content development, and customer service, which enables her to engage with patrons and audiences through various platforms. She is a graduate of Elon University, where she earned a degree in English and studied multimedia communications. As a published fiction and poetry writer, she is especially passionate about the power of creativity and storytelling to impact individuals and communities.
Justin Oates-Marable
Production Manager
Originally from Lithia Springs, Georgia, Justin Oates-Marable brings a wealth of experience in event and production management. His background spans film, live events, and television, having worked on notable projects like Black Spartans, as well as TV shows such as Woke and Brockmire. With expertise in coordinating events, managing teams, and overseeing budgets, Justin ensures that every project runs smoothly from start to finish. Passionate about the intersection of the arts and community, he is excited to contribute to innovative programming and engaging events at Art Farm at Serenbe.
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