
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

Empoderar las artes, enriquecen nuestro Comunidad
Únase a nosotros para apoyar a los artistas locales y las iniciativas culturales que hacen que Waco sea vibrante. Su contribución ayuda a impulsar la creatividad y el desarrollo comunitario.

Donar a Creative Waco
Impulse las artes en Waco con una donación que apoya programas, eventos y artistas.

Patrocine un evento
Asóciese con nosotros para mostrar su marca y, al mismo tiempo, respaldar la creatividad de la comunidad.

Únete a Creative Sparks
Forme parte de nuestro círculo de miembros y ayude a impulsar el futuro creativo de Waco.

Comisiónanos
Trabaje con Creative Waco para dar vida a proyectos de arte público audaces y personalizados.
