Larissa Trout
Spy Hop Productions has named Larissa Trout as its next executive director, the organization announced. A longtime member of the Spy Hop team, Trout will step into the role on March 21, 2025.
With more than 15 years at the nonprofit youth media arts organization, Trout has served in various leadership roles, most recently as associate director. “Larissa is a visionary leader, a passionate advocate for the arts, and a steadfast believer in the power of young people,” said Daela Taeoailii-Higgs, chair of Spy Hop’s board of directors.
Trout’s background as a dancer, artist, and arts advocate informs her approach to leadership. “I am honored to step into the role of executive director at Spy Hop,” she said. “My journey from artist to executive director is a testament to the unexpected paths life can take.”
She succeeds Kasandra VerBrugghen, whose 17-year tenure helped establish Spy Hop as a leader in youth arts education. VerBrugghen was instrumental in securing the organization’s permanent home at the Kahlert Youth Media Arts Center and establishing a legacy fund to sustain its free programming. “We are incredibly grateful for Kasandra VerBrugghen’s extraordinary leadership over the past 17 years,” Taeoalii-Higgs continued. “Her legacy has shaped Spy Hop into the impactful organization it is today.”
Under Trout’s leadership, Spy Hop aims to continue its mission of empowering young people through media arts education.
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