Tasha Prescott

Executive Director

Tasha’s passion has always been people; specifically, students, educators, and artists. With a background in theatre, she loves to facilitate the creation of stories through art and watch how it develops environments of belonging. She moved to Longview two years ago from Bryan/College Station with her husband of 20 years, their two children (a son who is a freshman in college, and a daughter that attends Caldwell Arts Academy) and their hoard of animals. She holds both a BFA and MA in the arts, has spent years as an educator, director, and administrator in K-12 and higher education, loving every moment. She even spent a few years as a Scholarship & Financial Aid Advisor at Texas A&M University, helping students achieve their dreams of higher ed. It wasn’t until she found Young Audiences that she was able to happily connect all of her passions into one place, serving a mission that she truly believes in. Tasha has spent the last year and a half working to build programs that fit the needs of school communities and increased programs by 200% during that time as the Program Director, under Amy Baskin. She is excited to take the helm as the new Executive Director on the next leg of this journey, celebrating where we have been and looking ahead to where we are going!

Sheri Douglass

Director of Development & Community Relations

Sheri brings depth of experience and a passion for creating positive initiatives for the organizations she works for. Her journey in the non-profit sector began in the city of Houston, where she started her career with the American Cancer Society, working at the grassroots level of fundraising. She later joined the American Diabetes Association, where she oversaw their Gala, a pivotal event for the organization. Following her tenure there, Sheri stepped into the role of Development Director for GHBA HomeAid Houston.

Over her 15-plus years in the non-profit sector, Sheri has cultivated a deep understanding of the importance of forging meaningful connections, tailoring stewardship efforts, and orchestrating strategic fundraising campaigns. Her primary focus has been to instill a culture of philanthropy within organizations. Sheri’s commitment to community engagement and a deep sense of mission awareness underpins her track record.

Sheri’s academic foundation was laid at The University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech, specializing in Corporate Communications. A family-oriented individual Sheri chose to relocate to Tyler, Texas, a place known for its warm and welcoming culture, scenic rolling hills, lush trees, and its proximity to her loved ones. With her young adult children residing in Dallas and Denver, Tyler was a natural choice for her next chapter.