Jen Livengood

Artistic Director

As a founder and director of A-WOL, Jen manages many of the business aspects of the organization. On any given day you'll find her buried in budgets, meeting with arts partners from around the town, booking performances for any of our performing groups or overseeing office projects with the rest of the staff. Although the creative side of A-WOL is her favorite, she loves a good spreadsheet and conference call! 

Alicia Anthony

artistic director

Alicia plays a role in the education department at A-WOL as an outreach coordinator and coach. She heads the adult training company, FlyCo, sharing her desire for excellence, hard work, and creativity with other adults striving to become professionals in the industry. She regularly teaches aerial and dance in and around the Portland area, in both school and studio settings.

Bethany Foran

Executive Director

Bethany found her love for the arts back in 2003 as a spotlight operator for the musical 42nd Street in Helena, MT. Since that point she has been involved in 91 live productions as a stage manager, stage hand or performer. She has a background in Theater Management and holds a Masters in International Management with an emphasis on non-profits from Portland State University. She joined A-WOL back in 2017 as a student and hasn’t wanted to leave since.

Rachel Belling

Education Director

Rachel began her aerial journey with A-WOL in 2012 as a member of the FlyCo training company. A lifetime learner, Rachel has an insatiable desire to expand her artistry, investigate movement, and share with others. She loves collaboration and the sense of community that comes from creating with others. As a coach and leader Rachel is passionate about helping students build confidence and joy through movement regardless of their experience as well as creating an inclusive, positive environment for students to thrive and grow. 

Sarah Goetz

Director of FlyCo

Sarah Goetz is a passionate aerialist, dancer and educator. Sarah grew up in Fairbanks, Alaska where she immersed herself in dance - ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, partnering and modern. After graduating high school she joined The Young Americans Performing Arts College and traveled the world performing and teaching. In 2016, Sarah took her first aerial class and knew she wanted to explore it further. She moved to Australia and was accepted to the Aerial Angels Pro-Course and spent the next three years training, teaching and performing with some of the industry's finest. She completed her 500-hr Yoga teacher training at Byron Yoga Centre in 2018 and holds certificates in Aerial Yoga, Barre and Pilates. 

Olivia Buss

aeros director

Olivia has been an Aeros coach for 7 years and is thrilled to step (or fly) into the role of Director and Head Coach this year! She is a quirky and dedicated instructor and performer trained in multiple movement disciplines including modern, ballet, jazz, and tap dance styles, aerial arts, tumbling, aerial yoga, and clowning. As a professional aerial artist, she specializes in trapeze, silks, and act creation. Currently, Olivia teaches a number of styles in and around the Portland area with a passion for artistic athleticism! If you don’t find her upside down, she is most likely climbing trees and mountains or sipping a local glass of Pinot.

Angela Bryant

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

Tora Holmes

OPERATIONS administrator