Titas Staff
Our Staff
Charles Santos /
Executive Director/Artistic Director
Charles Santos became the executive director and artistic director of TITAS in 2001. Under his leadership, TITAS has established a world-renown reputation for artistic excellence, innovation, and creative vision and bringing international artists to Dallas. Prior to TITAS, Mr. Santos was a pivotal catalyst for the arts including founding the Austin Festival of Dance, managing, directing, producing, and fundraising in New York for Eos Ochrestra, DRA, and Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. Currently Mr. Santos serves on local and national boards including the Dallas Arts District, DRA National, and BTWHSPVA Advisory, and works regularly with the National Endowment for the Arts and Texas Commission on the Arts. With skilled artistic vision, Mr. Santos chooses artists known for excellence and community engagement each season. As executive director, Mr. Santos oversees every aspect of each season including curation, contract negotiation, and financial oversight.
John Frazier /
Director of Operations
John Frazier brings a wealth of artistic, administrative, and organizational experience and expertise to TITAS. He earned a degree in the Arts from Cal State Long Beach, performed with several Southern California dance companies, and worked in graphic design and printing. His administrative resume spans over three decades of customer service, public relations, and event planning for retail, specialty events, and non-profit organizations. Mr. Frazier held several key customer relations positions with luxury retailer, Neiman Marcus. He held the position of Corporate Customer Relations Manager for the Neiman Marcus Group in the presidents’ office dealing with customer issues for the chain of the store and then as the Executive Assistant/Office Manager for Corporate Public Relations. Mr. Frazier has received numerous awards of achievement for excellence throughout his professional career.
Jessica Malek /
Director of Development-Education
Jessica Malek brings over 25 years of nonprofit experience to the TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND team in her new role as Director of Development and Education, which will focus largely on maintaining and growing philanthropic support and leading TITAS’ community education programs.
Grounded in performing arts and guided by several visionary leaders, she has devoted her career to developing equitable pathways to success in life through innovation and creativity.
Jessica is returning to TITAS after 18 years working in a variety of leadership positions at several Dallas-based nonprofits. Having felt the call to the arts throughout her life, Jessica was thrilled when presented with the opportunity to return to TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND and continue the powerful work she began for TITAS when she served as Production and Outreach Manager from 1997-2004.
Most recently, Jessica served as the Associate Director for UNT Dallas’ Principal Impact Collaborative, an organization dedicated to developing bold, equity-driven and resilient education leaders who strengthen our public schools. Prior to that, Jessica served as Chief Strategy Officer for Big Thought.
Jessica sees herself as a practical optimist with a hint of good-natured sarcasm. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Theater from Texas A&M University.
Wawen Villamin /
Comptroller
With extensive experience in auditing and financial management, Wawen plays a key role in ensuring our resources are used wisely and effectively to advance our mission of bringing the art of dance to the community.
A self-confessed frustrated dancer, Wawen chose to contribute from behind the scenes, finding joy in supporting the artistry she admires and savoring performances from the audience’s perspective. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and collaborative spirit, she works closely with our team to keep our operations financially sound and mission-driven.
Outside the office, Wawen treasures time with her family, whether it’s cheering on basketball games, enjoying movie marathons, or simply sharing moments that keep her grounded and inspired.