Molly Braverman (she/her) is the Executive Director of the Broadway Green Alliance, where she leads initiatives that unite the theatre community around sustainability and climate action. She has worked as a Stage Manager on Broadway and Touring Broadway, including Wicked and Hamilton, as well as regionally. Prior to the BGA, she served as the Managing Director of Theatre Horizon, a non-profit professional theatre company outside of Philadelphia with an award-winning Autism Drama Program and community-centric, inclusive approach to storytelling. Molly has consulted with theatres nationwide and served as a facilitator for performing arts organizations in moments of inquiry and transformation.
Molly speaks nationally and internationally on sustainable theatre, with appearances at Lincoln Center, the National Theatre, Hearst Media, Idartes Bogotá, and the Cultural Center of the Philippines. She is a member of the Actors' Equity Association, a fellowship recipient of the Arts & Business Council's Wharton Designing Leadership program, and a graduate of Columbia University.
In 2024, she was recognized by the New York State Assembly for her commitment to the arts and public service. Molly serves on the International Advisory Council for the Theatre Green Book and the Board of Directors for Tiny Dynamite, and recently completed a term as an elected Committeeperson in her home city of Philadelphia.
Austin Braxton-Smith (she/her) is an arts administrator and dancer based in New York City. She currently serves as the Program Manager for the Broadway Green Alliance, where she leads sustainable initiatives for the theatre community and has presented on sustainable practices at Lincoln Center, TCG, and Playbill's "Curtain Up" festival. As an arts administrator, Austin has also worked with Materials for the Arts, Arts Ignite and The Clive Barnes Foundation, supporting arts education and advocacy through programming, development, and operations. A graduate of Marymount Manhattan College, Austin brings a multifaceted perspective to her work, informed by her experience as a dancer. Her performing career has included the North American tour of The Phantom of the Opera, Bruce Wood Dance at Jacob's Pillow, and projects with Disney, The Public Theater, and RWS Entertainment Group. Austin is a frequent volunteer with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association in both Canada and the U.S.
Lauren Mandras (she/her) is a Communications Associate at the Broadway Green Alliance. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Central Florida – Rosen College of Hospitality Management with a Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Management. She previously worked as a Marketing Coordinator at GFour Productions, a theatrical production and management company whose current productions and investments include: Menopause The Musical® (U.S. Tour), On Your Feet! (U.S. Tour), SIX The Musical (Broadway, West End, and U.S. Tour), and more! Her previous experiences as a Communications Intern with the Broadway Green Alliance and as a Content Marketing Intern with the Seattle Children’s Theatre prepared her to take on these roles.
In addition to her experience in the performing arts industry, Lauren also has experience working in theme park marketing and entertainment operations for companies, such as Six Flags, Walt Disney World, and Universal Orlando Resort.
Sophia Steele (she/her) is a PhD candidate in Africana Studies at Cornell University, where her research explores diversity in popular culture and the performing arts. She serves on the Next-Gen Council of the Climate Film Festival and is a member of the Global Shapers Community in New York City. She holds a BA in Public and International Affairs from Princeton University.
Hahnji Jang is a costume designer and activist stylist. Born in the United States and raised in South Korea, Hahnji began combining art and activism at a young age and remembers believing at 9 that their anti-war protest sign would catch the most attention since it featured a cute dog. This drive was later translated to activism through theatre and they returned to the USA to earn a BFA in Drama from New York University. They continued their design training through assisting on and off Broadway including highlights such as SpongeBob the Musical and Jerry Springer: The Opera, and were proud to become a union member of United Scenic Artists 829. In addition to costume design, they utilize their passion for fiber art techniques to upcycle garments, and to create protest clothing and affordable styling outside the limiting gender and size binaries.
Azalea Fairley is a New Orleans born, New York based costume designer and wardrobe stylist. She is a graduate of DePaul University with a degree in African Diaspora Studies and Theater and later completed certification at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Starting her career backstage in wardrobe at the Public Theater and at fashion shows with The Ground Crew, she has used these opportunities to work closely under many directors and designers to understand the nuances of the art and flow of collaboration. She puts all of her passions to use in her work, using her afro-diasporic NOLA roots, fashion background, dedication to social justice, and knack for research to inform costume and styling choices. Her NYC theater design credits include the NYT Critics Pick play TJ Loves Sally Forever, Mine all Mine, and Under the Overture.