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Carrillo holds a BA from the University of Notre Dame, an MA in Public Humanities and Cultural Heritage from Brown University, and also studied at the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City. She brings years of exhibition, administrative, and teaching experience to Buffalo Arts Studio. She has served in many active advisory and volunteer roles for groups and organizations including Frontline Arts Buffalo, Brown University’s Public Humanities Program, National Museum of Mexican Art, National Museum of American History/Smithsonian Institution, and Creatives Rebuild New York.

Carrillo is committed to and experienced in engaging visitors to art and arts organizations through innovative programs, with a particular interest in reaching underserved and underrepresented populations. As the Executive Director, Carrillo leads, plans, and implements the Buffalo Arts Studio’s strategy, supervises and supports staff in all departments, and oversees all programs, operations, and finances. She leads fundraising and external relations and serves as liaison to Buffalo Arts Studio Board of Directors, Studio Artists, and the arts community. Carrillo also works to build and maintain new and existing relationships with local art instructors, assistants, students, families, organizations, community groups, and schools.

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Hughes completed her MA in Arts Management at SUNY Buffalo in 2008 and holds a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She has overseen the Education Department at Buffalo Arts Studio since 2008.

Working in the arts education field for over 32 years she believes it can enrich lives and strengthen the community, and the education program at Buffalo Arts Studio is an integral part of the organization’s mission.

When out of the office Hughes enjoys creating and selling her own line of jewelry.

ed@buffaloartsstudio.org

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Edward Y. J. Millar (he/him) is a folklorist, curator, and documentary filmmaker with over a decade of experience in ethnography and museology. Growing up between New Jersey and Singapore, Millar earned his M.A. in Folklore from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 2014, and has published, presented, and led coursework on exhibition development and cultural heritage. Millar’s curatorial practice and commitment to accessibility is informed by his experience working directly with community-based artists and underrepresented cultural and artistic communities. A passion for socially and culturally responsive creative expressions, he is dedicated to providing a platform for artists and community members to share their stories directly with audiences—whether through exhibitions, programs, or multimedia content.

Millar joins the Buffalo Arts Studio following his time as the Curator of Folk Arts at the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University, where he led the museum’s Folk Arts program (2015-2025). At Buffalo Arts Studio, Millar collaborates with artists and community partners to develop exhibitions within the three gallery spaces, curates exhibition content and programming, conducts gallery tours, supports regional artists in grant research and applications, manages the studio artist program, and more. Outside of work, Millar enjoys spending time with his family, exploring foodways, playing video games, and reading folktales and mythology.

lauren@buffaloartsstudio.org

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Lauren McLaughlin has over eight years of experience working with non-profit organizations. While studying at Buffalo State College, McLaughlin interned at Buffalo Arts Studio helping with the 2017 fundraiser Collectx25. Her belief that art should be affordable and accessible to everyone is what brought her back to the organization, joining the staff as the Marketing, Audience, and Data Coordinator before moving up to the Operations Manager. McLaughlin handles the organization’s vast mailing list, e-newsletter, Salesforce database, website, social media, marketing, and guest services. In her free time, McLaughlin enjoys going to live music and spending time at the beach.

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Sydney O’Shei earned her Associate’s Degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology and her Bachelor’s Degree from SUNY Buffalo State. O’Shei has over six years of experience working in marketing and event planning. Working with diverse teams, O’Shei produced the annual Buffalo State Fashion Show, assisted with product development at HASK Beauty, and most recently, managed virtual classes and events for a local sewing center. At Buffalo Arts Studio, O’Shei is responsible for event and fundraising management, graphic design, grant tracking, as well as press release construction and distribution. Outside of work, O’Shei enjoys traveling, attending concerts, and spending time with her cats.

adelina@buffaloartsstudio.org

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Adelina Metz studied philosophy and art history at Canisius University, where she was the Editor-In-Chief and Head Designer of Quadrangle Literary & Arts Magazine. After working on Live on Five 2024 as an intern, she joined Buffalo Arts Studio’s staff as an administrative assistant in 2025. 

As Community Outreach Coordinator, Metz’s diverse responsibilities include promoting the Jump Start youth program to local classrooms, tabling for the organization, giving tours, and editing external communications. She also works closely with the education department, organizing classes, preparing contracts, and facilitating the Jump Start program. Outside of BAS, Metz is an avid reader who loves tropical fish, live music, and baking for her friends.