Marci Dallas is the founder of Cultural Launch, an arts consulting firm that guides creative placemakers in the conception, planning, and implementation of arts and cultural projects within their unique communities. She has a strong background in arts leadership and financial management, and holds both an M.A. in art history and an MBA. She is a graduate of Christie’s Art and Business program as well as the Leadership Institute for Nonprofit Executives at Rice University’s Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership. She has previously held executive, curatorial and development roles in organizations such as The Museum of Modern Art (New York), Holocaust Museum Houston, and Fresh Arts. She is an active community volunteer, having served on committees for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, United Way, and the American Alliance of Museums. She currently serves on the board of directors for Texans for the Arts Foundation and on the executive board for Texans for the Arts.