Our Team
Our Board of Directors is comprised of a passionate group of educators, artists, and professionals respected in the Baltimore area, some of whom have grown up through the program. Learn more about us and read about our philosophy in our book I Am Not A Test Score: Lessons Learned From Dreaming.
Since 2001
Cierra Cary
Art Teacher at Hampden Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore City, working on her Masters of Fine Arts degree in Integrated Design.
Since 2008
Iman Cuffie
Program Manager at City as Living Labs, a New York-based environmental arts organization.
Since 2009
Kyi Alford
Recent graduate of Coppin State University and now pursuing a Masters degree and a career in Forensic Science.
Since 2001
Kristina Berdan
Education Director at Arts for Learning Maryland. Educator, Dreamer, Do-er, Life-long Learner.
Since 2007
Deja Joseph
ELA intervention teacher at The Stadium School in Baltimore City and full-time mom.
Since 2007
Liz Lowengard
Independent Accounting Professional based in Maryland and New York. Proud grandmother.
Since 2006
Jessica White
Admissions Counselor at 2U, recent graduate of Goucher College, Masters of Education in Athletic Program Leadership and Management
Since 2007
Philip Muriel
A recent graduate of the University of Baltimore and now pursuing a career as a full-time artist and part-time educator & organizer.
Since 2011
B Dize
Retired construction management professional, currently a doting grandma.
Since 2006
Keyani Kenny
Licensed Master Social Worker. Currently a therapist and PRP supervisor at BTST.
Since 2005
Dominique Davis
Graduate of Frostburg State University, a Group Facilitator at House of Ruth, and a full-time mom.
Since 2005
Mirriam Harris
Full time educator and poet based in Philadelphia.