Staff
Jake has spent the past seven years in four sectors creating new platforms for civic engagement through design. He has helped spearhead some of the nation’s leading work in participatory urban design.
Civic Engagement ● Urban Planning ● Design ● Organizing ● Community Outreach ● Permitting ● Policy
Ray has spent the past eight years in operations and development for West Coast cultural organizations, creating opportunities for millions to experience the transformative power of art in public space.
Public Art ● Fundraising ● Budgeting ● Event Production ● Installation ● Arts Administration ● Experience Design
Jess designs on-screen and off-screen with a multi medium approach. As an art director and UX designer, she uses creative thinking to find meaningful experiences.
Luke Spray has spent the past seven years helping communities find unique ways to leverage their resources and engage with urban space.
Anu Murthy is an Oakland-based designer and illustrator who is passionate about using design to create meaningful connections between people and great ideas.
Board of Directors
Advisory Board
Alumni
Roshanda Cummings is a trained sociologist and group facilitator. She has spent the past four years making community for social entrepreneurs in the Bay Area and helping underdog cities redefine what it means for them to thrive.
Kate Spacek is a connector, producer, and artist focused on human-centered, collaborative approaches. She co-creates experiences that connect people and ideas, instigate relevant dialogue, and inspire social action.
Shamsher Virk has spent the last seven years directing communications and productions for community-engaged arts organizations. He uses social practice to guide community projects that celebrate the beauty of collaboration.
Leah Nichols is an urban designer and social artist. Her work explores the relationships between urban design, visual storytelling, and community engagement.