Cucalorus Film Foundation has announced the promotion of Rachel Taylor, according to a news release.

Taylor has been promoted to managing director and will oversee the foundation’s operations and development departments. She was previously programming director, stated the release.

Taylor received a bachelor's degree in theater from Skidmore College and earned a master's degree in public administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 

"During Taylor’s time leading the programming department, Cucalorus launched the Lumbee Film Festival, expanded the Popup Cinema program to include four North Carolina counties with free screenings of popular children’s films, and rebranded the foundation’s flagship event with the emergence of Cucalorus Connect and Cucalorus Stage," officials stated in the release.

The foundation also announced Megan Petersen (right) as its sponsorship coordinator. She will work with local and national businesses to facilitate investment in the fall festival and the foundation's other programs. 

Petersen is an active independent filmmaker. She received her bachelor's degree in biology and psychology from Southern Wesleyan University.