Mission
KYC engages the public in art and social justice through creative placemaking projects. Our programs aim to educate people to better know their communities and to empower them to take action.
Vision
A future where the beauty and diversity are celebrated.
STAFF and BOARD
Executive Director Lydia Grijalva
Lydia Grijalva (they or she) has been involved in education, activism, and nonprofit work on the west coast for 15 years, and has been working in independent publishing in Portland for 4 years. Their background blends together a variety of disciplines: from theatre, music, photography, and creative writing, to environmental science, political science, and child development science. Lydia’s lifelong experiences being poor, Chicanx, queer, disabled/chronically ill, and formerly houseless have fueled their lifelong motivation to contribute to a variety of social justice efforts. No matter what projects they’re involved in, Lydia works to increase accessibility and break barriers that silence oppressed folks.
Tour Guides:
Llondyn Elliot: Hidden History of Albina
Melissa Lang: PDX 101
Belinda Carroll: Pride Forever
Board Members:
Stanley Carpenter (VP)
Fatmah Worfeley (Secretary)
David Robinson (Treasurer)
Simon Tam
Michelle DePass
Ashe Urban
Alise Sanchez
Shane Devins