Board and Staff
The Greeley Creative District is a 501 c 3 volunteer non-profit board established in 2012 to enhance the community’s distinctive creative identity and increase its economic vitality. The District provides educational and promotional support and events intended to engage the full spectrum of creative industries, organizations, businesses, artists, patrons, and cultural heritage, and that inspires youth and incubates emerging talents.
The Board is comprised of up to 17 members, representing the Creative District and Greeley community with the following stated goals:
Balanced representation from GCD Charter Partners (City, UNC, DDA) and community
Continuity of leadership
Representative of Greeley demographics
Representative of the diversity of the Greeley Creative Community
Greeley Creative District Board
Becky Safarik
President
Creative, Retired City of Greeley
Shelly Gaza
1st Vice-president
UNC School of
Performing and Visual Arts
Benjamin Snow
2nd Vice-president
Founder Black Turtle Studios,
Drone Pilot, Videographer
Secretary
Greeley Downtown Development Authority
Treasurer
Owner Mirage Productions
Kacie Atchison
Board Member
WeldWerks Brewing Co. Employee and community connector
Board Member
Greeley Blues Jam, Retired Downtown Development Authority
Sam Corliss
Board Member
Owner Luna’s Tacos and Tequila, Owner Sexy Sammies
Pablo Guzman
Board Member
Owner Midnight Oil Bookstore, Writer
Jessica Marshall
Board Member
Co-Owner Makers Merchantile, Greeley Native Creative
Board Member
Freelance Writer, Runner
Board Member
Owner Wonderhand Studios, Printmaker
Board Member
Artist, Librarian, High Plains Library District
Sandy Shakti Myers
Board Member
Artist, Creator, Maker, Dancer, Teacher
Leo Welch
Board Member
UNC Faculty Alum, Arts Leadership
Dana Buckingham
GCD Marketing Coordinator
Artist, Mother, Partner
GCD Executive Director