Nighttime scene of a small outdoor plaza with string lights, trees, and art murals, surrounded by houses with unique tower-like structures.

Who We Are

Twin Steeples Creative Arts Center exists to fulfill Harry Gabriel’s founding mission: that this historic place belongs to everyone. We are building a creative home in Ponchatoula where artists from all walks of life — especially those too often overlooked or excluded — can find community and share their talents with the world.

TSCAC is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, and all funds raised go toward operating expenses.  Support for the center is provided by earned income, member donations, business donations, private foundations and grants. 

Meet the Team

  • Smiling woman with dark hair in an orange sleeveless top, sitting against a stone wall near a staircase.

    Leyla Hekmatdoost

    Executive Director

  • Shannon Thigpen

    Event Rental Coordinator

  • Twin Steeples Board of Directors

    Trina Haynes, President

    Kim Zabbia, Vice President

    Maggie Madden, Treasurer

    Catherone Yoli, Secretary

    Matt Barattini

    Lauren Fannaly

    Ashley Gilless

    Dion Gaspard

    Marc Settembrino

    Catherine Yoli

    Heather Perrin

  • Harry Gabriel

    Founder