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
We’re growing and expanding our team, click the link to read more about our open Full Time Executive Director position.
Greeley Creative District Board
Becky Safarik
President
Creative, Retired City of Greeley
Shelly Gaza
1st Vice-president
UNC School of
Performing and Visual Arts
Secretary
Greeley Downtown Development Authority
Treasurer
Owner Mirage Productions
Board Member
Greeley Blues Jam, Retired Downtown Development Authority
Sam Corliss
Board Member
Owner Luna’s Tacos and Tequila, Owner Sexy Sammies
Board Member
Freelance Writer, Runner
Pablo Guzman
Board Member
Owner Midnight Oil Bookstore, Writer
Ethan KNAPP
Board Member
Admissions Staff, UNC, Vocalist
Board Member
Owner Wonderhand Studios, Printmaker
Board Member
Artist, Librarian, High Plains Library District
Benjamin Snow
Board Member
Founder Black Turtle Studios,
Drone Pilot, Videographer
Dana Buckingham
GCD Marketing Coordinator
Artist, Mother, Partner
GCD Executive Director