Patricia White (she/her) grew up in Scituate, Massachusetts (near Boston). She has loved live theater since the day she was born and was raised being taken to the theater often by her parents. Pat moved to New York City soon after graduating from Providence College with a BA in Theatre and worked at first Off Broadway and in costumes shops. She became a member of the IATSE in 1987 and of Local 764 in 1989, working for many years in the Wardrobe Departments of Broadway shows (usually as a star dresser) and on television soap operas and on tour, notably as Wardrobe Supervisor of the Mark Morris Dance Group. The IATSE and the entertainment business have enabled Pat to see the country and much of the world while working with hundreds of incredibly gifted technicians, union reps, and performers. Pat is the President of the Local, an office she has held since 2003. Prior to that, she served on the Executive Board as a Trustee and as Vice President. In these capacities, Pat has negotiated contracts for Local 764 for over 30 years and has also assisted representatives of other local unions in their negotiations. Representing the Local in collective bargaining is one of the things Pat sees as her greatest contribution to the union, although assisting members with their workplace issues, organizing new workers, chairing all kinds of meetings, and representing Local 764 at conventions and events all run a close second! In addition to her work with Local 764, Pat is currently an International Trustee and the Department Director of Education and Training for the IATSE International. In this capacity, Pat works closely with the IATSE International President, Executive Board, staff, committees, and local leaders from many locals toward the broad shared goal of creating and sustaining a culture of continuous education throughout the IATSE, and in each of its locals. Pat is a member of the New York City Central Labor Council Executive Council. She is also a Trustee on the IATSE National Benefit Funds and the IATSE Training Trust Fund, a member of the Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP) Council, the Behind the Scenes Foundation Board and the Behind the Scenes Emotional Wellness and Suicide Prevention Initiative, the AFL-CIO Safety and Health Committee, and is an annual presenter at the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) Conference, participating there in panels that prepare students to enter the professional entertainment world. Currently, Pat serves on the Finance Committee of USITT. She is a founding member of the Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds (COBUG). Having the privilege to engage with these organizations gives Pat an enhanced ability to advocate for Local 764 and its workers in many different spheres of influence. As part of an IATSE partnership with Roundabout Theatres, Pat has been one of the architects of two innovative entertainment career preparation programs for New York City high school students, Hidden Career Path Days, and the Theatrical Workforce Development Program. She has been instrumental in creating various other student outreach programs that assist diverse workers from New York City begin their careers in the Motion Picture and Television Industry. Pat is married to theatrical lighting and scenic designer (and Local USA 829 member) Rick Martin, and loves being part of the entertainment industry and labor communities.

Martha Smith has been working under Local 764 contracts as a Wardrobe Worker since 1999. She became a member in 2000 and has worked under or at almost all of the Local 764 venues or contracts in some capacity. She became active in Local 764 by serving on bargaining committees and was elected as Union Trustee in 2005. Martha was elected Secretary-Treasurer in 2015. She serves as a Local 764 Pension and Annuity Trustee and 401k Trustee, and serves on various bargaining committees. Martha holds a certificate in Labor Studies from the City University of New York, and is a member of the New York City Chapter of ASHRAE, and the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Funds. She loves wardrobe work and wardrobe workers.

Leah Okin has served as the Live Event Business Representative at Local 764 since 2013 and has been a member of the IATSE since 2005. Before working for Local 764, Leah was a member of ACT and IATSE Local 28. In her role as Business Representative, Leah is part of a team, along with members, committees, and elected officers, that negotiates and administers Local 764’s live events contracts. Local 764 has over thirty agreements covering a wide variety of employers, including venues that work throughout the year, like the Metropolitan Opera and Broadway, to Special Events that may only last the day. Leah’s favorite part of working at Local 764 is working with the members. Show visits are especially meaningful to Leah as she gets to put faces to new names and reconnect with members she already knows. In 2017, Leah completed the Cornell Union Leadership Institute, a program focused on “preparing labor leaders to effectively and strategically advance the rights of workers”.

Terry LaVada has been working under Local 764 contracts since 1983 and was sworn in as a member in 1986. He was elected as a Trustee in 1993, serving as a Board member, Sergeant-at-Arms, and Chair of Trustees. He has worked under most Local 764 contracts, including those with American Ballet Theatre, Broadway League, CBS, Disney, Lincoln Center Theater, Majors, Manhattan Theater Company, Metropolitan Opera, NBC, and Roundabout Theatre Company. Terry is proud to have represented Local 764 at nine IATSE Conventions.

Kimberly has been a proud member of Local 764 since 1999. She was organized into this amazing union through the Roundabout Theater Company. She began working in live performance and has continued to expand her career path into daytime series Television, primetime series Television and Motion Picture. She was elected as a Local 764 Trustee in 2016, and feels honored to represent this community of workers. She started her service to the Membership by helping to build Local 764's presence on social media. She currently co-manages the local's social media (Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr). She also helps facilitate the social justice task force heritage month book club selections and meetings. Kimberly is a Local 764 Pension and Annuity Fund Trustee. Along with our Vice President, Vangeli Kaseluris, she has created and currently maintains our Local 764 merchandise store. One of her favorite projects has been working with the Membership to bring their ideas to life, such as with political action postcards, bystander intervention training, and the member census committee. In 2020, Kimberly was appointed to the IATSE Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committee by IATSE President Matthew Loeb, and is currently a co-chair. Through this committee's work, she has been able to center the social justice practices and education that supports our evolving IATSE workforce.

Shannon Koger became a member of the IATSE in 1993 and transferred into Local 764 in 1996. She has worked under virtually every contract: Broadway (as a supervisor and dresser), Met Opera, Lincoln Center, Madison Square Garden, Radio City, The Beacon Theatre, Special Events, Network television at the soaps and news divisions of ABC and CBS, and the Majors Film and Television contract. She has served as shop steward at five Broadway shows and been a member of the Executive Board since 2005, serving as a trustee and as chair of trustees for three years before being elected Secretary/Treasurer from 2011 to 2015. Currently she serves on the Constitution committee and teaches through Local 764 Education committee.

A member since 2003, Carmia is an accomplished wardrobe dresser with extensive experience in TV and Motion Picture. As a Union Trustee, co-chair of the Social Justice Task Force, and member of the constitution committee, she is dedicated to ensuring to provide resources that create safe spaces in professional environments for marginalized communities. She is also deeply committed to education, continually fostering growth and learning. Carmia is the co-chair and one of the co-founders of a Social Justice Task Force Book Club, blending her love for impactful storytelling, and community building, with professional and personal development.

Vangeli’s wardrobe career began when he started working at the Roundabout Theatre production of “Cabaret” in 1998. In 1999, the production became unionized, and he became a member of Local 764. Since then, Vangeli has worked in almost all arenas of Local 764's jurisdiction. Recognizing the need for an education program, he used this as a platform for a successful run for the position of Union Trustee in 2012. Vangeli then furthered his commitment by running for Vice President, the Office he has proudly held since 2016. In addition to his Officer duties, he is the chair of education for Local 764 and co-manager of our social media presence. Vangeli also serves on the registration and orientation committees.

Frank has been a Local 764 Business Representative since 2002. He started as the Legit & Live Performance Business Representative, and in 2009 became the Television & Motion Picture Representative. He serves as a Local 764 Pension and Annuity Fund Trustee, and 401(k) Fund Trustee. Frank has been the Treasurer of the East Coast Council since 2009.

Fred Steiniger has been representing union members for nearly 30 years, with the majority of his career spent with the UFCW. Over those 25 years, he served in several capacities across a range of industries, including the leather goods division, where he represented members working with companies such as Kenneth Cole, Judith Leiber, and Coach in processing and stitching operations. More recently, Fred spent four years representing nurses in the Philadelphia area. Fred is honored to bring his experience to IATSE Local 764 and support our members across television, film, and live theater. Building strong relationships and being present in the workplace has always been at the core of Fred's work, and he is excited to continue that tradition with Local 764.

Kimberly's wardrobe career started in college, meeting course requirements for a minor, as part of the run crew on “A Christmas Carol.” She quickly fell in love with the special kind of planned chaos that is part of being in production. Months after graduation, Kimberly made it to New York City landing at the New York Theater Workshop and The Joseph Papp Public Theater. She considers those years her graduate school. So many of the skills, habits, and beliefs that she uses daily in her work were developed during those years. In 2001, Kimberly finally had the opportunity to move to Broadway where she works to this day. That is the year she proudly joined IATSE Local 764. Over the years, Kimberly has expanded her skills to include TV & Motion Picture production as both a supervisor and working on set. Being elected as a Local 764 Trustee and serving on various committees are accomplishments she is incredibly proud of. She is grateful for the support of this community.

Bill has been a proud member of Local 764 since 1997. He feels very fortunate to have worked on Broadway, film, and television. He has served on the committees negotiating contracts with Disney, The Broadway League and helped with proposals for both RCM and Lincoln Center negotiations. Bill is committed to using his voice to amplify the voices of those who do not feel heard and is dedicated to creating a Union that is truly inclusive and equitable. As a 764 Trustee his focus is on health & safety in the workplace, and the elevation of membership through education.

Raven has been a proud member of Local 764 since 2009, when she earned her qualifying union days as a stitcher for “Mary Poppins”. Raven went on to work as a puppet wrangler off-Broadway and a stitcher, swing dresser, assistant wardrobe supervisor, and wardrobe supervisor on Broadway. Since 2016, she has worked primarily as a tailor for Television & Motion Picture. Initially, Raven was just excited to be part of a Union that was going to provide her with health insurance and a decent wage, over the years, Raven found herself becoming more involved in Local 764. She began attending Membership Meetings more frequently, then serving on bargaining committees for the Majors agreement in 2019 and 2022. After representing Local 764 at the United Association for Labor Education Summer School in 2019, she knew she wanted to become more involved. In 2020, Raven was elected as a Local 764 Trustee. As someone who came up through the world of off-off-Broadway shows, regional theaters, and commercial costume shops, she knows firsthand what a difference a good contract can make to quality of life. Raven is passionate about the labor movement as a means to recapture the power and dignity of the working class in America.

Joseph is thrilled to serve the Membership as a Trustee. He has been a proud member of Local 764 since 2015. While he has worked under several Local 764 contracts, he always returns to his first love, the theater. During 2020, Joseph began to wonder, like many of us, what our industry might look like when we returned to work after COVID lockdowns, so he decided it was time to be more active in our Union. Joseph took the first steps in his newly discovered passion for labor rights when he served on the Broadway League contract negotiation committee. He believes our Memberships’ incredible dedication to our craft and their unwavering passion are the reasons he continues to fight for better standards, better working conditions, and better wages. Joseph is in awe of our community and his fellow Local 764 Kin daily.