Current Staff Members:

Aimee Mestler

Executive Director
Aimee has been involved in CYT Fredericksburg since 2014 when her older daughter discovered her passion for theater and dance. Aimee is married to her husband of 25 years and has 2 daughters. She has a double degree in Elementary Education/Special Education from Elon University and experience in non-profit administration. During her 8 years as a parent volunteer and HYPE Advisor, Aimee spent many hours learning about the CYT Model and attending National Leadership training events. Aimee is thankful to God for the opportunity to be the Executive Director of this amazing non-profit.

Krista McKinley

Business Manager
Krista has been involved with CYT Fredericksburg in many ways as a parent volunteer for the last 5 years while her kids have been in productions. She is happy to be on staff now and excited to be a part of such an amazing organization that has played such an important part in the lives of so many kids, including her own. She has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from George Mason and a master’s degree in Counseling from Virginia Tech. She has worked for other non-profits in the area, both as a Program Supervisor at Northern Virginia Family Service and as a Children’s Program Manager for the Rappahannock Area Council for Child Abuse Prevention. She has also been a Sunday school teacher for the past 9 years at Christ Lutheran Church. She feels very fortunate to have been able to travel all over the United States and Europe with her military family as a child but is happy to call Fredericksburg her home now. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two girls and her crazy pets.

Jenny Adler

Production Coordinator
Jenny has been involved in CYT Fredericksburg since 2017 when her oldest was cast in his first CYT production. She has been married to her husband Lee for 26 years and has three children who love the CYT community and productions as much as she does! Jenny has a bachelor degree in Psychology from the University of Mary Washington and taught Special Education for 5 years in Spotsylvania County Schools. She has homeschooled her own children for many years while teaching and directing at local co-ops. Jenny has been a parent volunteer in several areas at CYT, but especially loved her time in Greenroom, as a HYPE Advisor, and helping with productions as Show Chair. She is excited for this opportunity to serve as Production Coordinator helping to support the mission of CYT Fredericksburg.

Elizabeth Davis

Educational Coordinator
Elizabeth’s CYT journey began in 2021 when she enrolled her dramatic 6 year old in an Our Gang class. Taking a leap of faith, she also signed up her more reserved 8 year old for Matilda Jr., and quickly fell in love with CYT’s mission and the magic of bringing a show to life. Since then, Elizabeth and her daughters have been involved in several CYT Lite productions—and recently celebrated their first Main Stage experience with Wonka! With a heart for helping kids grow in confidence and creativity, Elizabeth finds joy in watching young performers step into their potential. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management from Virginia Tech (go Hokies!) and has been happily married to her husband, Lee, for 20 years. After 15 years in corporate roles, she embraced a new chapter as a full-time “Domestic Engineer,” homeschooling her children for the past six years while managing the lively chaos of a multi-dog household. Elizabeth is deeply grateful for how God has led her family through each season, and she considers it a true blessing to serve the CYT Fredericksburg community as Education Coordinator. She looks forward to encouraging the next generation of performers to grow not only in skill and confidence - but in faith as well.