Meet Our Staff
Executive Director
Sean Halloran
Sean joined Barnstone as a mentor and joined the Board in 2017. As an Art Therapist and Psychologist, Sean brings a wealth of relevant knowledge to Barnstone Art for Kids. Sean has spent over 20 years in the non-profit, mental health world working with children and families as both a Clinician and Program Administrator/ Leader. His work in program development and leadership have included the integration of trauma-informed practices at both the programmatic and organizational levels.
As both a supporter and volunteer mentor at Barnstone Art for Kids, Sean was instrumental in monitoring the program and evaluation tools for the Power of Art. In July of 2019, Sean became the Executive Director of Barnstone Art for Kids. He remains on the Board as a non-voting member.
Get in contact: sean@barnstoneartforkids.org
Program Manager
Cian Flanagan
Cian joined Barnstone in 2024 as Program Manager. Cian has previously worked at a Montessori Early Childhood Guide and communications specialist. They are deeply passionate about children's rights, mental health advocacy, and LGBT rights, all of which are served by the Barnstone Art for Kids mission.
Outside of work, Cian enjoys going on hikes, playing with their cats, or spending time with their family.
Get in contact: cian@barnstoneartforkids.org
Meet Our Board
Founder
Lynn Detwiler
Lynn Detwiler founded Barnstone Art
for Kids in 2011 as the cumulative expression of her lifelong passion for art and group facilitating work with grieving children. Lynn served as the Executive Director of Barnstone until 2019, when she transitioned to her role as a board member.
President
Carrie Harcus
Carrie joined the Barnstone Art for Kids Board in May of 2014 having been first introduced to Barnstone as a business consultant from the Arts & Business Council in Philadelphia, PA. Carrie’s broad business background from senior roles at Coca-Cola, Pepsi-Co, Campbell Soup and currently SCA has strengthened and broadened the organizational structure at Barnstone Art for Kids.
Vice President
Kathy Hunt
Kathy joined the board in January 2021 after serving as a Barnstone Art for Kids mentor for 5 years. Her desires to volunteer in the community and utilize her degrees in special education and experiences as a child welfare worker drew her to the programs. Kathy has worked as a food writer, STEM journalist, and photographer. She has authored three nonfiction books, contributed to two additional books, and served as as an instructor and guest lecturer.
Treasurer
John Leven
John joined the Barnstone Art for Kids Board in 2021. John has an extensive background in corporate finance and financial administration. With a history as a youth sports coach, and as a former religious education teacher, this seems a natural progression to assist with the BAFK mission and, ultimately, help the kids.
Board Member
Akima Redding
Bio and photo coming soon!
Board Member
Carlo Beuf
Carlo has been a mentor for BAK for two years. He has also been involved in fundraising efforts and supporting special events. Carlo also mentors youths as part of the Mighty Writers organization in Philadelphia.
He was a docent for the Philadelphia Museum of Art for 15 years.
He retired on January 1, 2021, after having spent the previous 19 years with Cenero, providing complex audio-video and collaboration solutions for corporate clients globally, and was Cenero’s director of sales from 2006 to retirement.
Board Member
Jennifer Mautone
Jennifer joined the board in December 2024. She is thrilled to bring her professional experience as a child and adolescent psychologist at CHOP to the team. She has a passion for increasing access to high quality programming for kids with social-emotional needs, consistent with Barnstone’s mission. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and their dog.