Kerri-Ann Simone Munoz is a nonprofit leader, arts administrator, and dance educator with more than a decade of experience in fundraising, program development, and community engagement. From performer to advocate, Kerri-Ann has built a career dedicated to championing artists, expanding access to dance education, and creating opportunities that honor the traditions of the past while inspiring the next generation of dance leaders.

Her leadership has expanded statewide professional development for dance educators, strengthened support for teaching artists and K–12 schools, cultivated strategic partnerships, and elevated festivals and initiatives that celebrate the richness and diversity of dance throughout New Jersey. Guided by the belief that dance is a catalyst for education, creativity, and connection, she is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where artists and communities can thrive.

Before relocating to New Jersey, Kerri-Ann founded Simone Says Dance, an after-school dance program in South Florida that partnered with schools and community leaders to bring quality dance education to young people. That entrepreneurial spirit continues to shape her collaborative approach to arts leadership.

Kerri-Ann holds an Associate of Arts in Dance from Miami Dade College and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Merchandising and Business from Miami International University of Art & Design. She remains committed to ensuring dance continues to be a vibrant, accessible, and valued part of New Jersey's cultural landscape.

kerriann.dancenj[at]gmail.com