The people of NYC Salt
Our Team
Get to know the talented team behind NYC Salt: photographers, educators, alumni, and industry experts working together to mentor and empower young artists in NYC.

Alicia Hansen
Founder, Program Designer, CEO

Adam Chinitz
Co-Founder, Director of Technology and Studio Teaching Artist

Xavier Achurra
Marketing, Community Relations Specialist, Teaching Artist

Daniel Martinez
Teaching Artist, Alumni

Malike Sidibe
Teaching Artist, Alumni

Tony White
NYC Salt Scholar-in-Residence, Creative Photobooks

Richard Grosbard
NYC Salt Strategic Advisor

Ane Ferreiro Guridi
Communications & Marketing

Miren Garbiñe
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Diego Osinaga
Communications & Social Media,
Teaching Assistant

Jordan Martinez
Teaching Assistant, Alumni
Guest speakers
Annie Leibovitz: Photographer, Adam Fuss: Photographer, Ariell Bobb Willis: Photographer, Ruddy Roye: Photographer, Activist, Kathy Ryan: Former DOP NYT Mag, Photographer, Gabe Biderman: B&H Photo, National Parks at Night Co-Founder, Joseph Carey: Wescott, Michael Corrado: Nikon, Bill Eppridge: LIFE Photographer, Marco Grob: Photographer, Steve Giralt: Photographer, Cliff Hausner: Former Profoto, Lighting Expert, Darius Himes: International Head of Photographs, Christie’s, W.M. Hunt: Photography Collector and Curator, Michael Kaminski: Executive Producer, Olivia Locher: Photographer, Tigre McMullan: Local 52, Lighting Director, Gaffer for TV, Paul Ninson: Founder Dikan Center, Andre Wagner: Photographer, Donna Ferrato: Photojournalist, Activist, Cedric Terrell: Photographer, Simon Fraser: Faculty - UAL Central Saint Martins, Ernst Coppejans: Photographer, David La Spina: Photographer, Editor, Joe McNally: Photographer, Heidi Goverman: SVP Workbook, Yossi Milo: Gallerist, Malike Sidibe: Alumni, Photographer, John Moore: Photographer, Getty Images Special Correspondent, Mark Peterson: Photographer, Matthew Pillsbury: Photographer, Marcel Saba: Owner, Director Redux Pictures, Brad Smith: VP Photography at WWE, Ian Spanier: Photographer, Peter Turnley: Photographer, Mary Virginia Swanson: Author, Educator, Advisor to Artists, Douglas Dubler: Photographer, Dr. Elizabeth Wright: Faculty UAL, Central Saint Martins, Esteban Toro: Photographer, RC Concepcion: Lightroom Expert, Syracuse University, Jim Salzano: Photographer, DP, Patrick Montgomery: 19th Century Photography Collector, Richard Grosbard: Photography Collector, Advisor MUUS Collection, Pete Isgrigg: SanDisk, Scott Thode: Photographer, Editor, Curator, Nick Ut: AP Photographer, Krystal Atwater: Creative Director
Executive Board of Directors
- CHAIRMANMarc AsninCo-Founder, BLVD Artists & NY Fotoworks
- TREASURERTigre McMullanDirector of Photography
- SECRETARYAditya RamanathanPartner, Brown Rudnick LLP
- Jhustin AbeledaDirector, Managed Services at AllCloud
- Gabriel BidermanSenior Marketing Events Rep, B&H Photo
- Adam ChinitzPhotographer, Videographer, Owner of AC Imaging
- Margherita PignatelliChief of Staff and Client Partner at The Brandtech Group
- Alicia HansenFounder and CEO of NYC Salt
Advisory Board
- Richard GrosbardAdvisor to MUUS Collection, Advisor to Todi Circle, Co-Chairman of The Grolier Club Photography Group (PSIG)
- Stuart MorrisonManaging Director, Hales Gallery
- Elyse WeadockArtist & Philanthropist
- Vincent VersaceNikon Ambassador / Epson Stylus Pro / Smithsonian Award Laureate / Sunbounce Enlightener / Hivelight Illuminati / Calibrite Colorotti / Hoodman Ambassador
Associate Board
- CHAIRMANJhustin AbeledaSr. Director Managed Services, AllCloud
- CO-CHAIRSadia HuqueConsultant Internal Auditor - FCC, AML, Compliance, Salt Alumni
- Rami AbouemiraEntrepreneur, HR Technology
- Maya FellStudio Manager, Nan Goldin Studio Manager
- Grace Mc NallyFreelance Creator/Producer, Salt Alumni
