Kathy currently serves as the Executive Director of the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC), a position she stepped into following her time as a Creative Placemaking Program Officer at LISC. LISC Creative Placemaking Communications and Program Officer Jamie sat down with Kathy last week for an insightful conversation - read ahead to find out more.
Dr. Gene Gelgelu founded African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS) in St. Paul, MN to help fellow African immigrants build wealth through entrepreneurship and homeownership. LISC has been by his side, offering guidance and support, since the organization’s inception. Our latest contribution: nine LISC AmeriCorps - Economic Mobility Corps members who enhance the capacity of AEDS …
If you’ve been to any LISC event in the past ten years, it’s likely you’ve seen Trent’s smiling face making the rounds, shaking hands with old friends and making connections with new ones - Trent has a beautiful way of making you feel at ease and like you’ve worked together forever. But since I haven’t …