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Allie Stubbs, born and raised in Columbia, attended the College of Charleston where she received a BA in Arts Management. Following graduation, she spent a year as the General Management Apprentice at Triad Stage in Greensboro, NC. Stubbs then returned to Columbia where she spent a few years as a patron before joining the Nick. […]

Kassidy Wright joined The Nick as the Marketing and Development Coordinator in January 2023. Originally from Charleston, she brings a dynamic background in communications, design, and project management. Before joining The Nick, Kassidy served as the Communications and Membership Coordinator at the South Carolina Press Association, where she managed member communications, oversaw social media engagement, […]

Sumner Bender is an arts and nonprofit leader dedicated to community engagement through film, theater, and cultural programming. As Executive Director of The Nickelodeon Theatre, she has revitalized Columbia’s only independent cinema by balancing arthouse and mainstream films, strengthening partnerships, and navigating industry shifts. A Columbia native, Sumner’s career spans public relations, arts leadership, and education. She […]