Discipline: Multidisciplinary
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Discipline: Multidisciplinary |
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Discipline: Multidisciplinary |
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Discipline: Multidisciplinary |
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Discipline: Multidisciplinary |
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Discipline: Multidisciplinary |
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Discipline: Multidisciplinary |
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Discipline: Multidisciplinary |
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Discipline: Multidisciplinary |
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Dakota Camacho creates multidisciplinary expressions of Matao/CHamoru worldview. Weaving movement, chant, film, prayer, altar-making, music, and community organizing, guiya (they) generates moments of connection with self, others, spirit, and the natural world. Exploring the intersections of integrity, ancestral and Indigenous life ways, true love, and accountability, guiya (they) strives to walk the path of inafa’maolek, or balance and harmony with all of life. Yo’ña (their) work establishes spaces where multiple worlds and ways of knowing, being, and doing engage with one another to uncover embodied pathways toward collective liberation. |
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Damilola Afolabi is a passionate educator, licensed minister, and dynamic entertainer. With a deep love for fostering connections, he has a unique ability to bring people together through inspirational teaching, officiating heartfelt ceremonies, and curating joyful celebrations. A cultural enthusiast inspired by African rhythms and dance, Afolabi is currently developing a family-oriented African dance class in Redding, California. The program aims to strengthen bonds between parents and children while celebrating rich cultural traditions. Known for his creativity, warmth, and dedication to building meaningful relationships, Afolabi brings energy and purpose to every endeavor. He focuses on bridging cultural divides through vibrant performances, family-centered programs, and community events. Events he hosts include AfroLatino Night at The Park on the first Friday of each month, along with occasional cultural festivals. Instagram: @afolabi_damilola, @afrolatinonights |
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Associate Director, Alumni Affairs, Berklee Dana James has built a career on bringing together technology solutions and emotional intelligence. A strong believer in community organizing, Dana previously served as the Information and Systems Specialist for Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County (CCALAC), serving over 60 member health centers. Over 6 years, Dana led the design of several grant-based programs from workforce to emergency management initiatives. Leaning on her strong belief in grassroots outreach and engagement, Dana has a strong track record for programmatic success. During her tenure in community health, Dana was invited to speak at multiple national conferences presenting her engagement strategies to peer organizations. Though driven to support organizational success, throughout Dana’s career she has been drawn to supporting the experience of the workforce. Throughout her professional tenure, Dana has led numerous staff development programs which contributed to significant improvement of worker satisfaction. A strong believer in community organizing, Dana currently serves as the Associate Director of Alumni Affairs for her alma mater, Berklee College of Music, leading alumni engagement strategy for the west coast. Whether bringing large scale community events to fruition or designing continued learning workshops in partnership with community members, Dana’s belief in community and investment in worker success shows up in the outcomes of her programming and projects. |
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Darrell Mckinney is a Washington-based interdisciplinary artist whose work explores the intersections of design, art, and architecture. His practice examines how design can address the complexities of politics, race, and social infrastructure by highlighting the interconnectedness of history, people, and places. He earned a Master of Design from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. His work has been featured in exhibitions at EXPO Chicago and internationally at Salone Del Mobile in Milan, Spazio Rossana Orlandi, and the Venice Architecture Biennale. Mckinney was the inaugural recipient of The Current, an Artist Award at the Tacoma Art Museum (2022). He has also received several honors, including the Greg Kucera & Larry Yocom Fellowship Award (2022), the A Tale of Today Emerging Artist Fellowship for the Richard H. Driehaus Museum (2019), and the Hilltop Lasting Legacy Fellowship (2020). |
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Mississippi, Speaking Down Barriers Davelyn Hill is the Executive Director for Speaking Down Barriers. SDB is an organization whose mission is Equity for all. SDB seeks to build community across all that seeks to divide us by ending oppression and valuing everyone. She has a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Converse College. Alongside providing counseling services, she has led support groups, presented research, and conducted university presentations around racial trauma and oppression. She enjoys facilitating groups and retreats around grief and wholeness. Davelyn Hill, also known as Davelyn Athena is an author, poet, and intuitive painter. She has her MFA in creative writing with an emphasis in poetry from Converse College. Davelyn Athena’s poetry and art have been featured in print and digital media. She is a curator for Spark and Echo which is a collective of artists giving artistic interpretation to every verse of the Bible. |
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