Meet the People Behind Creative Waco
Creative Waco is powered by a small but mighty team of staff and board members who care deeply about building a thriving cultural life for our community. Together, we support artists, grow creative opportunities, and help shape the future of Waco’s arts ecosystem.
Staff
These are the people who make the work happen every day. From public art to programs to communications, our staff leads the initiatives that strengthen Waco’s cultural growth and support the goals of the Waco Cultural Plan.
Fiona leads Creative Waco with a focus on building a vibrant and inclusive creative economy shaped by community partnerships and long term cultural development
Julie strengthens Creative Waco’s strategic development through her multidisciplinary experience in arts management grant writing and community engagement
Eric brings deep arts and community experience to Creative Waco by producing cultural events and supporting programs that strengthen Waco’s creative ecosystem
Tneyah leads community engagement at Creative Waco through creative outreach youth support and partnerships rooted in equity and empowerment
Stephen directs the ARTPrenticeship program by mentoring young artists and guiding collaborative public art projects across Waco
Katie supports Creative Waco’s mission by connecting people partners and creative ideas through strategy storytelling and collaborative community work
Ashley supports Creative Waco’s operations by blending her creative background with community focused storytelling and organizational strategy
Josh guides Creative Waco’s marketing and communications through design storytelling and strategy to amplify the work of local artists and creative programs
Board of Directors
Creative Waco is committed to maintaining a diverse board that represents various ethnicities, sectors and creative interests within our community.
Board Emeritus
Aaron Williams
Terry Steven
Will Suarez
Lisa Sheldon
Priti Patel
Bob Otis
Charlie Olson
Linda Hatchel
Bronwen Forbay
Dale Fisseler
John Deaver
Stephen Benson
Nick Alvarado
Cultural District Committee
The Waco Downtown Cultural District Committee maintains Texas Commission on the Arts cultural district status while working to develop Waco's vision, reputation, and facilities as a cultural hub.
Nick Alvarado (co-chair), Marilyn Banks, Stephen Benson, Lisa Blackmon, Andrea Barefield (co-chair), Fiona Bond, Larry Carpenter, Dustin Chapman, Patricia Chisolm-Miller, Kris Collins, Amanda Dyer, Chris Dyer, Chris King, Elise Edwards, Chris McGowan, Carla Pendergraft, Chris Qualls, Sarah Roberts, Doreen Ravenscroft, Lisa Sheldon, Eric Shephard, Alfred Solano, Jeremy Vickers, Jeffrey Vitarius
Empower the Arts, Enrich Our Community
Join us in supporting local artists and cultural initiatives that make Waco vibrant. Your contribution helps fuel creativity and community development.
Donate to Creative Waco
Fuel the arts in Waco with a gift that supports programs, events, and artists.
Sponsor an Event
Partner with us to showcase your brand while backing community creativity.
Join Creative Spark
Become part of our membership circle and help ignite Waco’s creative future.
Commission Us
Work with Creative Waco to bring bold, custom public art projects to life.