United Scenic Artists

• National Business AgentSandy Phillips
• Assistant to the National Business AgentBen Fleischer
• Financial SecretaryMichael C. Smith
• Operations DirectorLeVonne Barry
• Operations AssociateMelissa Lawson

Contact the Assistant to the Financial Secretary & Member Billing, Ruksana Chopdat, regarding dues payment, membership status, member stamps (if applicable), or any topic that concerns your USA 829 membership.

• Financial SecretaryMichael C. Smith
• Staff AccountantLawrence Perivier
• Assistant to the Financial Secretary & Member BillingRuksana Chopdat
• Accounts ReceivableJackie Gardner

Contact the Benefits & Support Services Liaison for questions or assistance related to union or governmental benefits, resources for major life transitions, or support available through classes, materials, or other programs offered by USA 829 or partner organizations.

• Benefits & Support Services LiaisonSid Solomon, SHRM-CP
  Direct line: 917-408-6130

Contact Website Technical Support for issues related to accessing Local USA 829’s website or Member Portal, including login problems, page errors, broken links, or other technical functionality issues.

Contact the MoPic Department regarding motion picture contracts, to report your work or potential workplace or contractual violations, or with questions about promulgated agreements, etc. You can contact a Business Representative directly or email mopic@usa829.org.

• Business Representative for Motion Pictures, Television and CommercialsKatie Riley
• Business Representative for Motion Pictures, Television and CommercialsMark Thornton
• Associate Business Representative for Motion Pictures, Television and CommercialsMaddie Jones
• Assistant Business Representative for Motion Pictures, Television and CommercialsSarah Bessey
• Data Coordinator for Motion PicturesAnna Galka
• New England Business RepresentativeKevin Sciotto
• Central Region Business RepresentativeMatt Walters

To add yourself to the USA 829 Scenic Artist Availability List, to amend the list (i.e., Scenic Charge), or to request the list, contact the Scenic Artist Availability Coordinator.

• Scenic Artist Availability ListAnna Galka
  Availability List direct line: 212-581-3131

Contact the Live Performance Department regarding live performance agreements (theater, opera, dance, etc.), or to file your contracts, report potential workplace or contractual violations, or ask questions about collectively bargained and promulgated agreements. You can contact your appropriate Business Representative directly or email LiveDesignJob@USA829.org.

• Business Representative and Head of Live PerformanceAdam Levi
• Business Representative for Live Performance (Off-Broadway)Teresa Gozzo
• Associate Business Representative for Live Performance (LORT)Beth Zupec
• Assistant Business RepresentativeElena Mitchell
• Western Region Business RepresentativeCaitlin McConnell
• Western Region Assistant Business RepresentativeNathan Brady
• Central Region Business RepresentativeMatt Walters
• Mid-Atlantic Business RepresentativeMartha Mountain
• New England Business RepresentativeKevin Sciotto
• Benefits Coordinator for Live PerformanceNathalia Castro

Contact the Scene Shop Department regarding Scenic Shop contracts, to report your work or potential workplace or contractual violations, or with questions about promulgated agreements, etc.

• Business Representative for Scenic ShopsSandy Phillips
• Business Representative for Central Region Scenic ShopsMatt Walters

Contact the Communications Department for strategic communications support, including press and media inquiries; official content for Local USA 829’s website or Member Portal; social media and digital campaigns; member communications (emails, newsletters, alerts); event or job promotion requests; networking initiatives; questions about political endorsements; and community or partner collaborations.

• Communications Director & Political CoordinatorAhad Shahid
• Communications & Mobilizing AssociatePooja Patel

Contact our Organizer regarding pathways to USA 829 membership, organizing your workplace, becoming a Steward, Member Orientation, and labor education initiatives.

• OrganizerNatalie Robin

Safety

Contact the Safety Department regarding workplace safety violations or injuries (in addition to your Business Representative), potential workplace safety concerns, safety trainings, and USA 829 safety classes.

• Business Representative for SafetySandy Phillips

Education

Contact the Education Department regarding USA 829 trainings, educational initiatives and partnerships, and the USA 829 Apprentice Program (NYC and St. Louis).