Mary Hilts (Program Manager, Red Hot Strings, Acoustic Blues, Development) joined the Centrum staff in 2003. Mary manages Red Hot Strings and the Acoustic Blues programs; and assists with resource development and the Board of Directors. A graduate of Washington State University, Mary also completed Jazz Studies at Shoreline Community College, and Los Angeles Harbor College. Prior to working at Centrum, she worked in artist relations and management. A musician, artist, and advocate for social justice, Mary moved to Port Townsend in 1981. She loves to spend time at the beach and with her family and dog Charlie.