Kathryn Campion, PACT's co-founder and Executive Director 

Kathryn develops and oversees all PACT programs.  She has 14 years experience in the non-profit arena, and previously served as Regional Director of the Joy of Sports Foundation, where she developed and directed programs that taught life skills through physical activity to over 1,000 local children a year.

Kathryn began performing  classical piano at the age of seven, and has experienced first hand the power of the performing arts to enrich and empower one's life. She has written over 50 songs, and has recorded three albums of original music.  In addition to directing PACT, Kathryn teaches piano to children and teens with and without disabilities.

A resident of Encinitas for over 30 years, Kathryn's goal is to help  others reach their full potential through the performing arts. Her experience is that the original and enduring purpose of the arts is to heal.

William Simonson, PACT's co-founder and Board Chair, has been involved in well over 100 theatre and television productions as lead actor, director, and in all aspects of theatre. 

William holds a B.S. in Language Arts/Theatre Arts, and once directed a deaf community in the  production of a play which he  wrote.  

Wlliam  believes that the only way to find true joy is through service, and so is giving back to the community by sharing his theatre experience with others.