Dean Grosbard and Lee Rosen are the disabled creatives behind AccessCollabs.

Photo: John Barrack

Dean, a white trans man with short pink hair, smiles softly, wearing peachy sunnies with a purple flower tucked behind his ear.

Dean Grosbard

Co-Founder, Playwright, Access Dramaturg

Dean is a New York/Los Angeles-based access dramaturg, director, performance artist, and dedicated maximalist specializing in premieres and new play development. Dean is currently a Masters’ student of Disability Studies at City University of New York.

Learn more: Dean’s Bio

Lee, a white nonbinary woman with long brown hair, brown eyes, and wearing a popping red lipstick, smiles brightly in front of a green wall.

Lee Rosen

Co-Founder, Artist, Access Dramaturg

Lee is a queer, disabled, multidisciplinary artist based in Los Angeles, and a 2025-2026 Ascend Fellow. Their background is in visual arts and design, including pottery, painting, and sculpture. Lee is also a writer. 

Learn more: Lee’s Bio