Marketing Committee Chair

Philip Kim is Marketing & Communications Manager for the Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF). Philip comes to the board with an eclectic background in arts and culture, political science, non-profit management, and marketing. Philip is a musician, currently playing in two bands, and is a Hilltop resident.

Philip serves as a board member for Matter News and WAV - We Amplify Voices and served on the 934 Gallery Advisory Board. He also serves as a commissioner on the Create Columbus Commission and is a 2021 New Leaders Council Fellow. Philip earned his B.A. with concentrations in Comparative Studies and English from The Ohio State University.

Public Art Committee Chair

Lexie moved to the Hilltop at the end of 2020. A lifelong volunteer and a graduate of CCAD, she always keeps any eye out for ways to connect with her community. When Summer Jam West promoted their new name and branding as the Hilltop Arts Collective, she knew she wanted to become an active member. Lexie is passionate about making spaces for art and enjoys the community it creates.

When not volunteering, she can typically be found on her bicycle, at a coffee shop playing board games, or occasionally painting a mural over at 934 Gallery.

Engagement Committee Chair

Emily moved to the neighborhood in 2020 and joined the Hilltop Arts Collective in 2022 after attending our very first Creative Connections event. Emily is a graphic designer by profession and is passionate about using her skills to engage with her community. She loves the Hilltop Arts Collective because of the way it allows her to serve and showcase creative talent within the Hilltop.

In her free time you’ll find Emily working on her latest crochet project, thrifting, baking, or spending time with family. She is also a big fan of animation history so ask for a fun fact next time you see her!

Treasurer

Ashley brings a deep passion for the arts and a wealth of professional expertise to her role as Treasurer for Hilltop Arts Collective. With a Bachelor of Arts in Photography, Ashley has a longstanding appreciation for creative expression and craftsmanship.
As a Product Operations Manager at Chase, Ashley specializes in optimizing workflows and managing complex processes, supported by advanced skills in Excel and exceptional organizational abilities. These strengths ensure the financial and operational health of the collective.

A dedicated maker at heart, Ashley channels her creativity into woodworking, 3D printing, sewing, and crocheting, embodying the innovative spirit that drives Hilltop Arts Collective. She is proud to support the collective’s mission to foster artistic expression and community through her leadership and hands-on approach.

After moving to the Hilltop in the spring of 2023, Sophie quickly found the Hilltop Arts Collective while looking for a way to connect with neighbors in her new community. Sophie comes to the board with a background in early childhood education, disability studies, non-profit management, and arts event planning. She is deeply passionate about creating community systems and spaces that support healthy development and relationships.

Professionally, Sophie is an elementary special education teacher on the West Side. In her free time, she can be found running with her Shar-Pei in her beloved neighborhood, Highland West. 

Board Member

Pam Weaver has been a board member since Summer Jam West’s humble beginning in 2014. She organizes the attendance at our festival of the Hilltop Policer Liaison, Equine Unit and Police Bike Patrol (who repair kids’ bicycles at no cost). Pam is also involved with Hilltop Kiwanis, and has been an active volunteer on the Hilltop for over 45 years, amassing in that time a wealth of board and volunteer experience, which is an invaluable asset to the team. It feels like Pam knows just about everyone on the Hilltop, and her relationships in the community reflect that.

Pam’s involvement in the Hilltop spans the Hilltop Business Association, Hilltop Area Commission, Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, area Boy and Girl Scout troops, and numerous Block Watches.

She was nominated by Summer Jam West in 2019 for a Medical Mutual of Central Ohio Outstanding Senior Volunteer - where she received a Finalist Award Winner status.