Jeffry returned to Project Success in 2023. Prior to that, Jeffry was an Associate Director of Programs at Heart of America Foundation, where he project-managed large-scale space transformations and volunteer events, expanded partnerships with corporate sponsors, and co-managed the Project Management Team. Jeffry previously worked at Project Success from 2002-2017. During this time, he had the opportunity to serve as the Program Manager – Musicals, Senior Facilitator, and Resident Artist. Throughout this time, Jeffry helped to grow the musical theatre department, develop the core workshop curriculum, create and tour a student-led theatre troupe nationally and internationally, manage special projects, and support the development of the Project Success values and the methodology for working with students. Jeffry’s background is in the performing arts and has been a part of the Twin Cities performance community for the last 24 years. Some highlights include being the Founder/Curator of Queertopia, Resident Artist with Illusion Theater, Artistic Director of Outward Spiral Theatre Company, and director/performer at many fun spaces around town.