PRESIDENT, CO-FOUNDER

Born and raised in New York, Eden relocated to the Pacific Northwest in 1993, establishing roots in the industrial warehouse spaces of Bellevue’s BelRed neighborhood. This move set the stage for a journey of imagination and entrepreneurship. Eden had a vision to nurture talent and foster creativity within the community… he built Evolution Studios, a music rehearsal studio that quickly became a cornerstone of the local music scene and beyond.

Over the span of three decades, Eden's continued passion has left an indelible mark, focused on raising our next generation of creative thinkers and shaping a supportive environment for artistic growth and excellence.

Today, Eden is acclaimed not only as a small business owner and co-founder of the BelRed Arts District Community Alliance, he’s an advocate for the arts, whose impact resonates throughout the community.

BOARD CHAIR, CO-FOUNDER

Maria is a licensed architect, LEED Accredited Professional, and operational strategist with a wealth of experience in architecture and real estate development. With a knack for both design and project management, she has a deep understanding of entitlement and building processes. Through her consultancy firm, Matcha Agency, Maria guides clients through the complexities of design and entitlement logistics, including feasibility studies, zoning analysis, and consultant selection and management.

Beyond her professional achievements, Maria is a dedicated community member. Maria has contributed to the City of Bellevue’s Arts Commission, including as Chair, sat on the Wilburton Commercial Area Study Citizens Advisory Committee, and was a member of the 4Culture Public Art Advisory Committee. Maria finds joy in giving back, mentoring others, and participating in advisory roles. Her most cherished moments include volunteering as a manicurist for the elderly at St. Luke’s Hospital in NYC during her grad school years.

BOARD MEMBER

From an early age, Marci Marra discovered her passion for the arts, finding solace and creative expression through painting and drawing. Her innate artistic talents led her to pursue formal education in the arts, culminating in her attendance at art school, where she honed her skills and nurtured her artistic vision.

Despite her deep-rooted love for the arts, Marci ventured into the world of business, and spent the majority of her career as a management consultant and a transformational coach and former member of the Forbes Coaches Council. During her career, she worked with organizations to transform their businesses and individuals to define and achieve their goals.

Marci remains a committed leader with a passion for inspiring people to innovate and make impactful changes. She made her own impactful change when she retired from consulting in 2023 and reinvented herself as a knitwear designer and joined the BelRed Arts District Community Alliance board in 2024.

BOARD MEMBER

Era is the Managing Director of Theatre33, a bilingual nonprofit community theater in the heart of the BelRed Arts District.  She formally joined the BelRed Arts District Community Alliance board in January of 2025, though she has seen the amazing work of the group since its inception. With a solid background in academic research (leukemia biomarker discovery studies) and project management, Era combines the precision of science and the creativity of the arts to lead Theatre33 on its journey as Bellevue's only independent award-winning live theater.

Era brings extensive experience in nonprofit management and arts-based community building. She is passionate about using the arts as a medium to bridge cultures and promote inclusivity. She is a member of Bellevue's Diversity Advisory Network and has contributed to 4Culture's Doors Open grant program as a reviewer.  She loves teaching and serves as a mentor to youth in academic research and in theater, teaching classes and stage managing productions. She can be frequently seen on the stage at Theatre33 in productions for kids and adults.  In her spare time, she loves making jewelry, gardening, camping and rock hounding.

BOARD MEMBER

Robin is a veteran fundraising professional with 25+ years of experience and a Master's of Nonprofit Management. She has a strong passion for the arts and working at the community level. When she first heard about the BelRed Arts District, she thought it was the perfect opportunity to offer her time, talent, and treasure as a board member. Her connection to the cultural world spans much of her career. She has worked as a contract fundraiser for the Frye Art Museum, the Bellevue Arts Museum, and the Kirkland Arts Center, where she is now a volunteer planning committee member supporting Kirkland’s first Umbrella Fringe Festival in October. 

While living in Denver and South Bend, IN, she facilitated juried and non-juried arts festivals, working with several different Chambers of Commerce, Merchants Associations, and a Business Improvement District. She also ran other year-long special event programming designed to bring residents and guests to downtown areas. Additionally, Robin was an arts and entertainment reporter covering the Midwest with a strong focus on Chicago.