A collective of women shaping culture through learning, giving, and lifting the voices of South Florida artists.
About
The SHE Collective at Oolite Arts is a community of women dedicated to strengthening our creative ecosystem through direct investment in local artists. Rooted in Ellie Schneiderman’s founding vision and Oolite Arts’ 40-year legacy as an organization from South Florida, for South Florida, the Collective brings together women from diverse backgrounds to foster empowerment, connection, and meaningful collective impact.
Through active engagement with artists and the broader community, we are building a movement that champions local voices and supports the cultural vitality of South Florida—today and for generations to come.
Collective Landscape
By Natalie Alfonso, 2025. Image courtesy of the artist.
Our Vision
SHE Collective is honored to introduce its 40 Founding Members, one founding member for each year of Oolite Arts’ 40-year legacy championing artists and strengthening South Florida’s creative community.
Rooted in Oolite Arts’ four decades of supporting artists, SHE Collective creates meaningful ways to give while investing in the future of South Florida’s creative landscape, ensuring that artists and creative voices continue to thrive for generations to come.
Current and future members reflect the strength and intention of SHE Collective. Together, this community of women advances Miami’s creative ecosystem through generosity, connection, and collective action. Designed as a curated journey, SHE Collective offers women an opportunity to connect, engage, and find joy in art while shaping the cultural future of our community.
Membership and Giving
$1,500 annually or $125 monthly
Flexible giving options available: annual, quarterly, or monthly.
**Credit card payments are subject to a 2.9% fee
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One-third of membership contributions support a SHE Collective acquisition for the Art Collection Program.
Benefits:
—Name recognition as part of the SHE Collective artwork collection fund.
—Year-long access to the SHE Collective program (studio and private collection visits, curator talks, and art spaces tours).
—Invitations to attend all Collective Circle local, national, and international events.
—VIP access to a selection of exciting events during Miami Art Week.
Steering Committee
Mindy Solomon
Marie Elena Angulo
Diane Beal
Jill Ginsberg
Maria Ojeda
Jai Varadaraj
SHE Collective Founding Members
Bonnie Aibel
Marie Elena Angulo
Amanda Baker
Dianne Beal
María Bechily-Hodes
Francine Birbragher-Rozencwaig
Megan Braasch
Sydney Carpel Schaecter
Deryn Cowdy
Jessica Desouza
Michelle Drummond
Teresa Enriquez
Evie Fernandez
Betty Fleming
Jill Ginsberg
Stacie Gray
Carole Hall
Jane Hurt
Britta Jacobson
Madeleine Jordan
Gloria La Cava
Hesty Leibtag
Susan Levinson
Holly Levy
Marie Lippman
Adriana Malfitano
Jane Marcus
Mary Mcintosh
Nicole Michelen
Maria Ojeda
Melanie Parpopolus
Nuria Richards
Ximena Romero
Sarah Michelle Rupert
Areej Saleh
Mindy Solomon
Clara Toro
Jaishree Varadaraj
Jane Wesman
Lois Whitman
Contact
For more information about SHE Collective, contact [email protected]
Megan Braasch, Chief Development Officer
