Greeley Creative District
Board & 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
Board Members
Becky Safarik
Chair
Creative, Retired City of Greeley
Winna Ironkwe
Co-Vice Chair
Director, Communications and Engagement
City of Greeley
Shelly Gaza
Co-Vice Chair
UNC School of
Performing and Visual Arts
Secretary
Greeley Downtown Development Authority
Treasurer
Owner Mirage Productions
Kacie Atchison
Board Member
Freelance Designer, Visual Artist & Craft Beertender
Board Member
Freelance Writer, Editor, Ultrarunning Coach
Alonzo Harrison
Board Member
Visual Artist, Craft Beertender
Jessica Marshall
Board Member
Co-Owner Makers Mercantile & Studio, Greeley Native Creative
Megan McBride-Kennedy
Board Member
Henna Artist, Yoga Instructor, Artist, Student
Sandy Shakti Myers
Board Member
Artist, Creator, Maker, Dancer, Teacher
This could be you!
We strive to build a Board of Directors that reflects both the skills needed to support a thriving nonprofit, as well as the diverse identities and perspectives of Greeley’s community. We conduct board recruitment cycles twice a year, in the spring and fall, and each cycle is shaped by the specific needs and gaps in representation at that time.
If you would like to learn more about joining the Greeley Creative District Board of Directors, the first step is to fill out our interest form.
Staff
Executive Director
Arts Advocate, Leader, PR Pro & Performer
Dana Buckingham
Marketing Manager
Artist, Designer, Former Art Teacher
Jason Evenson
Programs & Events Manager
Team Leader & Stage Technician