Tessa Permar
Administrative Assistant
tessapermar@dancetheyard.org
 she/her/hers

Tessa Permar (she/her/hers) grew up dancing and choreographing on Martha’s Vineyard. After graduating from MVRHS, she spent a gap year traveling and training under Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company. Tessa attended Vassar College where she majored in Drama and developed interfaith programming for the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life. Upon returning to Martha’s Vineyard, Tessa became involved in inclusive employment and accessibility. Shaped by her time working at Chilmark Chocolates, Tessa managed communications and taught art classes for Vineyard Independence Partnership. She spent two years at MV Community Services as a Job Coach in Disability Services. Tessa is a longtime student, fan, and volunteer at The Yard and is thrilled to be part of the team. She continues to be passionate about facilitating inclusive creative experiences, and chocolate.