Anthony Radich has served as the Executive Director of the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) since 1996. WESTAF is a 13-state regional arts organization that sponsors programs and projects in the areas of cultural policy, diversity, technology, arts research and state-level arts advocacy. Prior to joining WESTAF, Radich served as the Executive Director of the Missouri Arts Council in St. Louis. During his tenure there, he was instrumental in the creation of the Missouri Cultural Trust, a public/private arts endowment fund. He has also served as the Senior Project Manager for the Arts, Tourism and Cultural Resources Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures; Chair of the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs; and Chair of the Executive Committee of the Mid-America Arts Alliance. Radich holds an undergraduate degree in physical anthropology and a master's degree in art education from the University of Oregon. He also holds a doctorate in public administration from the University of Colorado at Denver.