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About UsOur StorySpeakArtLoud, an all-volunteer non-profit organization, was founded by Sally Peters Sally, driven by a strong desire to do meaningful work but uncertain of how to get started, began researching social entrepreneurship and community development ideas. In the fall of 2008 she discovered Springboard Innovation and immediately signed up to attend their Local Agenda NW workshop. Here, in this workshop, she learned how to begin to develop an innovative program that could address complex social problems with sustainable solutions. Working closely with others interested in social change, Sally was able to combine her passions for supporting women, building community and the arts into the idea behind SpeakArtLoud. Sally met Christa Sprinkle and Beth Gebstadt in the Local AgendaNW workshop, both of whom later became founding board members of SpeakArtLoud. Employment, Volunteer and Internship OpportunitiesCurrently there are no job opportunities with SpeakArtLoud. Currently there are no volunteer opportunities with SpeakArtLoud. Our Board Director - Sally Peters had a transformational experience with art while
looking at a Cézanne painting in an undergraduate art history class and since
that time she has never looked at the world in the same way. Though not an artist
herself, Sally enjoys most art forms and tries to visit a gallery, see live music,
go to the theatre or do something crafty whenever she can. Sally's professional background includes work
in program development for non-profit and government organizations and she currently works as an analyst for the
State of Secretary - Christa Sprinkle is a long time advocate for women, with a professional background in serving women both as a mental health therapist and as a program manager. Since 2005 she has been interested in international development, particularly with the UN Millennium Development Goals’ related to women’s and children’s health and education. That, together with her participation as a delegate at the Skoll World Forum at Oxford University in 2006, has cemented Christa’s commitment to work on behalf of women and children. Christa has a passion for travel, painting, photography, writing and gardening. She is a grandmother who has two gorgeous and brilliant grandchildren who are the light of her heart! Treasurer - Beth Gebstadt has always been actively engaged, both professionally and voluntarily, in programs that support, advocate and promote the health and well-being of women, children and families. She currently serves as a policy analyst for the State of Oregon Maternial and Child Health section of the Public Health division. Beth is the proud mother of an adventurous kindergartner. She and her daughter love to travel, cook, ski, read and play. Our VolunteersSocial Media Manager Volunteer - Teresa Robinson has donned various hats in her professional career as a business consultant and community advocate. A common thread being her devotion and personal commitment to effecting a change in the way women value their time, talent and ideas. She has always been one to ask "How?" and "Why not?" in her pursuit of networking to provide resources and practical support for women of all ages. Her business, Right Brain Planner, offers a creative and eclectic approach to clients, inspiring them as they compile, {collage} and journey in the direction of their dreams. Art therapy was a life line for her during her journey through ovarian cancer, chemotherapy and recovery; it produced a paradigm shift for her life as well as professional pursuits. Website Volunteer - Jennifer Lucas works as a web site designer and project manager for a small company in Portland, Oregon. She is helping SpeakArtLoud with website management, social networking and search engine optimization. Besides working full time, taking Bikram yoga classes, oil painting and gearing up for her first 5K race, Jennifer is halfway through a Masters of Science degree in Nonprofit Management. Support SpeakArtLoudSpeakArtLoud is proud to be featured on The ChangeXchange, a medium for micro-philanthropy. Invest in Social Change ~ The ChangeXchange offers individuals, just like you, an opportunity to invest in social change. For as little as $5.00 you can invest in the work of SpeakArtLoud and provide seed funding for this project. Invest in social change today! Support the work of SpeakArtLoud and SpeakArtLoud is a newly founded social profit organization still in the development stage. We are in the process of becoming a 501(c)(3). |
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