Anibal Luque

Interim Executive Director

Anibal Luque is a global legal advisor to creatives and entrepreneurs in industries merging technology, music, art, and fashion. As the founder of Luque PLLC, he empowers future industry leaders with strategic legal and business expertise. He serves as a mentor to the New Museum’s NEW INC incubator, an adjunct professor at Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business and China’s Southwest University of Finance and Economics, and has guest lectured at Columbia University, New York University’s Clive Davis Institute of Record Music, Parsons School of Design, Pratt Institute, Yale University, and the London College of Fashion.

Pauli Cakes

Programming Director

Pauli Cakes is a driving force in New York City’s underground nightlife scene, known for curating dynamic sonic experiences and creating inclusive, movement

-driven events. A true embodiment of POWRPLNT’s mission, Pauli first connected with the organization at the age of 16, attending workshops and igniting a career as a multifaceted artist. Today, Pauli is an internationally recognized DJ, community organizer, and performing artist, as well as one half of the music duo Opium Angel. They are also the founder of the collective platforms Discakes and xCakes, which foster unity and inspire diverse communities.

Lucia Roldan

Director of Operations

Lucia Roldan is a highly skilled fundraiser with 18+ years of experience in strategic development, special events, and donor cultivation for major arts organizations in the U.S. and Europe. She’s an expert in executing large-scale events, building strong relationships with stakeholders, and lecturing on fundraising for the arts.