ReCreate is grateful to have the following people serving on our Board of Directors.
Erica Burgess - Board Member
Erica Burgess is a 3D Production Manager at Apple, where she leads the development and execution of large-scale retail experiences for Apple stores worldwide. With a background spanning project management, visual merchandising, store design, and creative direction, Erica brings extensive expertise in cross-functional leadership, vendor management, and storytelling through immersive environments. Her career includes leadership roles supporting global retail programs and creative teams across major brands.
A frequent ReCreate shopper and longtime supporter, Erica has attended ReCreate events with her two children for many years and previously taught a popular bullet journaling workshop at the studio. She also serves as an art docent at Stoneridge Elementary, where she leads the Art to Remember project and helps foster creativity among students. Erica is passionate about accessible arts education, creative reuse, and building vibrant community learning spaces.
Paula Dionisio - Treasurer
Paula is a managing director in the audit and assurance services Deloitte LLP. She is a certified public accountant with over 25 years of experience in public accounting. She serves both public and private companies and has worked in the Bay Area, Sydney, London, and Tokyo Deloitte offices. She is passionate about working with and mentoring children. She is an art docent volunteer at her children’s elementary schools and is an active member of the schools’ parent teacher clubs. She is also a den leader for the cub scouts.
Karen Quinlan - Board Member
Karen is a recently retired Roseville City School District administrator having had 40 years of experience in education. She is excited to offer the ReCreate Board her passion for child development, leadership, teaching and learning strategies. Karen participates in her local community through Soroptimist International of the American River. This is a philanthropic organization that helps promote education and training for women and girls. She recently became a coach for Placer County Office of Education, supporting new administrators clearing their credentials. This includes facilitating their leadership and learning collaborative. In addition, she finds no greater joy than volunteering in her grandchildrens’ TK and 3rd grade classrooms on a weekly basis. Karen's hobbies include yoga, traveling and enjoying live music.
J. Ross Parrelli - Board Member
J Ross Parrelli is a global touring, award-winning recording artist, civic leader, and frequency architect rewiring community through education, the creative economy, and advocacy.
As founder of Beats Lyrics Leaders and Kidzapalooza.org, and leader of the Creative Economy Entrepreneurship Initiative at Roseville Venture Lab, she builds pipelines from arts education to workforce for creatives while serving in regional leadership roles on the Auburn Economic Development Commission, Placer County Economic Development Board, and Arts Council of Placer County.
A former elected trustee of Auburn Union School District, active advocate with Arts Now – Create California and Right to Start, and a recent TEDx speaker, she brings a systems-level lens to equity, access, and opportunity in the arts.