{"id":25,"date":"2023-03-17T18:24:12","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T18:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/?page_id=25"},"modified":"2026-09-23T20:29:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T20:29:17","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"CLAYDD Video\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1194539562?h=897520d4cd&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:59px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/\"><strong>CLAYDD<\/strong><\/a> is a Non-Profit Organization committed to empowering youth with mental health differences, disabilities, and foster youth. We are a group of educators, artists and healers collectively inspiring learners and organizations through educational programs centered around mindfulness, meditation, and the healing qualities of CLAY.&nbsp; We believe in facilitating therapeutic safe spaces and the impact clay has in cultivating connection, community, and creativity.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CLAYDD is a group of educators and artists working together to empower learners.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"965\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CLAYDD2882-copy.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CLAYDD2882-copy.jpeg 965w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CLAYDD2882-copy-300x241.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CLAYDD2882-copy-768x618.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 965px) 100vw, 965px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OUR MISSION<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CLAYDD provides safe, accessible clay-based programming for youth with mental health differences, disabilities, and youth in foster care or impacted by the justice system. Through creativity and emotional regulation, we help reduce recidivism and build stronger connections for youth, families, and communities across Los Angeles and Riverside County.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"841\" src=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_20221107_0003-1-1024x841.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_20221107_0003-1-1024x841.png 1024w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_20221107_0003-1-300x246.png 300w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_20221107_0003-1-768x631.png 768w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_20221107_0003-1-1536x1261.png 1536w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_20221107_0003-1-2048x1682.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OUR VISION<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our vision is that all youth have inclusive and accessible environments to create and connect in.&nbsp; Youth of all abilities and backgrounds can freely express themselves through art, feel celebrated for their creations, and build a deep sense of belonging. By integrating clay play, creative expression, emotional regulation, and meditation into schools and communities, we aim to nurture safe spaces that strengthen family connections and empathy, empowering young people to share their individual stories as vital contributions to the community at large.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"688\" src=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/maya072-039-copy-1024x688.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/maya072-039-copy-1024x688.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/maya072-039-copy-767x515.jpeg 767w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/maya072-039-copy-300x201.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/maya072-039-copy-1536x1032.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/maya072-039-copy-2048x1376.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OUR IMPACT<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">There are over 70,000 students with disabilities enrolled in LAUSD with a graduation rate of 77.8% according to the CA Department of Education and LAUSD.&nbsp; If nothing changes, our Special Education departments will be under resourced and the students won\u2019t get the attention they truly need.&nbsp; What\u2019s possible in the future with access to art and healing is that students will thrive at home and in school, graduate being proud of their creativity, and continue to express themselves and share their unique story for the rest of their lives.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CLAYDD has impacted 2,034 people between 2022-2026 and continues to contribute to students daily.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>OUR VALUES<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2606 INCLUSIVITY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2606 COMPASSION<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2606&nbsp;CREATIVITY&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2606&nbsp;SUSTAINABILITY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2606&nbsp;ACCESSIBILITY&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2606&nbsp;COMMUNITY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2606 FAMILY&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/clay-dd-_1-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/clay-dd-_1-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/clay-dd-_1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/clay-dd-_1-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/clay-dd-_1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OUR PARTNERS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AHJN_color_2in-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AHJN_color_2in-1.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AHJN_color_2in-1-300x227.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"651\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MAYA534-134CROP-651x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MAYA534-134CROP-651x1024.jpg 651w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MAYA534-134CROP-191x300.jpg 191w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MAYA534-134CROP-768x1208.jpg 768w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MAYA534-134CROP-977x1536.jpg 977w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MAYA534-134CROP.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Arts for Healing and Justice Network (AHJN) is a formally structured collaboration, legally organized to support its member organizations. Serving as the coordinator for a grassroots variation on the collective impact model, we promote partnership among community-based arts organizations and between the Network and other public\/private partners. AHJN has served as the coordinating and convening body for this work since 2012 and we are the only arts collaborative for youth experiencing incarceration in California.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AHJN&#8217;s Mission serves system-impacted youth in Los Angeles County in order to provide alternatives to incarceration, build resiliency and wellness, increase community health, eliminate recidivism, and center arts as a change strategy for young people, communities, and systems.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2606&nbsp;Aligned Values<br>\u2606&nbsp;Collaborative, Diverse Partners<br>\u2606&nbsp;Active, Intentional Participation<br>\u2606&nbsp;Leveraged, Collective Resources<br>\u2606&nbsp;Commitment to Sustainable Practices<br>\u2606&nbsp;Ongoing Commitment to Youth Development<br>\u2606&nbsp;Healing Community Spaces<br>\u2606&nbsp;Collective Voice for Change<br>\u2606&nbsp;Strategic Resource Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/12082023_CLAYDD_RAFFLE_SHOT_01_0164-2-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/12082023_CLAYDD_RAFFLE_SHOT_01_0164-2-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/12082023_CLAYDD_RAFFLE_SHOT_01_0164-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/12082023_CLAYDD_RAFFLE_SHOT_01_0164-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/12082023_CLAYDD_RAFFLE_SHOT_01_0164-2-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/12082023_CLAYDD_RAFFLE_SHOT_01_0164-2-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"meet-the-team\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">MEET THE TEAM<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1425\" height=\"2188\" src=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MOISES-copy.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MOISES-copy.jpeg 1425w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MOISES-copy-195x300.jpeg 195w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MOISES-copy-667x1024.jpeg 667w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MOISES-copy-768x1179.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MOISES-copy-1000x1536.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MOISES-copy-1334x2048.jpeg 1334w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1425px) 100vw, 1425px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Moises Amezcua, Director of Programming<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moises Amezcua is the Founder and Director of Programming at CLAYDD, where he leads the design of creative wellness initiatives rooted in education and community engagement. With a background in psychology and over 10 years of working in education and special education, he brings expertise in program development and inclusive practices.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"883\" src=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/meee-copy-1024x883.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/meee-copy-1024x883.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/meee-copy-300x259.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/meee-copy-768x662.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/meee-copy.jpeg 1190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Maya Fuhr, Director of Arts + Photography<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maya Fuhr is an award-winning visual artist based in Los Angeles.<br>Known for her surreal, tactile approach to photography and film, Fuhr\u2019s work explores materiality, emotion and the intersections between art and healing. Her projects have been featured in LA Times Photo, Vogue Italia, The Fader, Dazed and Editorial Magazine and her work has been exhibited internationally . As CLAYDD\u2019s Founder and Director of Art and Photography, she leads visual storytelling initiatives that merge artistic expression with community well-being.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"692\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/maya692-008-692x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/maya692-008-692x1024.png 692w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/maya692-008-203x300.png 203w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/maya692-008-768x1136.png 768w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/maya692-008-1039x1536.png 1039w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/maya692-008-1385x2048.png 1385w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/maya692-008.png 1541w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 692px) 100vw, 692px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bryan Munguia, Head Curator<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Working as a London-based contemporary art curator, mediator, and writer.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My curatorial practice currently engages with phenomenology, technology, and theatricality through conceptual exhibition-making.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"meet-the-board\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">BOARD OF DIRECTORS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/37138218_10155820019189205_6790625517277020160_n.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/37138218_10155820019189205_6790625517277020160_n.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/37138218_10155820019189205_6790625517277020160_n-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/37138218_10155820019189205_6790625517277020160_n-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/37138218_10155820019189205_6790625517277020160_n-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Juan Espinoza<\/strong><br>Secretary, Lawyer + Storyteller<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"711\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/maya709-130-copyg-711x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/maya709-130-copyg-711x1024.jpeg 711w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/maya709-130-copyg-208x300.jpeg 208w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/maya709-130-copyg-768x1105.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/maya709-130-copyg.jpeg 967w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gabrielle Clay<\/strong><br>Artist + Disability Advocate<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/001-952x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/001-952x1024.jpeg 952w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/001-279x300.jpeg 279w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/001-767x825.jpeg 767w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/001-1429x1536.jpeg 1429w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/001-1905x2048.jpeg 1905w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/001.jpeg 2047w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Thalia Henao<\/strong><br>Director of the Board, Advocate + Storyteller<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-18-at-7.32.16-AM-771x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-18-at-7.32.16-AM-771x1024.png 771w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-18-at-7.32.16-AM-226x300.png 226w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-18-at-7.32.16-AM-768x1019.png 768w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-18-at-7.32.16-AM.png 916w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Francesca Carbonneau<\/strong> Educator + Artist<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sabeerah-840x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-745\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.8203187816298538;width:536px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sabeerah-840x1024.jpeg 840w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sabeerah-246x300.jpeg 246w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sabeerah-768x937.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sabeerah-1259x1536.jpeg 1259w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sabeerah.jpeg 1521w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sabeerah Najee<\/strong><br>Artist + Disability Advocate<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"691\" src=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CLAYDD_MAYA-FUHR019-1024x691.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CLAYDD_MAYA-FUHR019-1024x691.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CLAYDD_MAYA-FUHR019-300x202.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CLAYDD_MAYA-FUHR019-768x518.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CLAYDD_MAYA-FUHR019-1536x1036.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CLAYDD_MAYA-FUHR019.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Founding Board Member: Adrianne Toomey<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:180px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TEACHING ARTISTS &amp; HEALERS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1363\" height=\"1529\" src=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MAYA343-031-copy.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MAYA343-031-copy.png 1363w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MAYA343-031-copy-267x300.png 267w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MAYA343-031-copy-768x861.png 768w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MAYA343-031-copy-913x1024.png 913w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1363px) 100vw, 1363px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"695\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/MAYA175-188-695x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/MAYA175-188-695x1024.jpg 695w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/MAYA175-188-204x300.jpg 204w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/MAYA175-188-768x1132.jpg 768w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/MAYA175-188-1042x1536.jpg 1042w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/MAYA175-188-1389x2048.jpg 1389w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/MAYA175-188.jpg 1546w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 695px) 100vw, 695px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Ali Ungaro, Healer<br>Michael Fireborn, Healer<br>Harry Bui, Healer<br>Kari Cowell, Healer<br>Bianca Harris, Healer<br>Seb Schiff, Artist Teacher<br>Lizette Padilla, Artist Teacher<br>Josephine Lee, Artist Teacher<br>Aida Lugo, Artist Teacher<br>Esther Nicole Ochoa, Artist Teacher<br>Peter Kalisch, Artist Teacher<br>Joshua Bubar, Artist Teacher<br>Sarah Rosenbaum, Artist Teacher<br>Daniela Flores-Rodriguez, Artist Teacher<br>Emma Chawkins, Artist Teacher<br>Rose Yao, Artist Teacher<br>Hannah Markovic, Artist Teacher<br>Ray McInteyre, Artist Teacher<br>Monica Juarez, Artist Teacher<br>Sam Letscher, Artist Teacher<br>Bianca Macpherson, Artist Teacher<br>Ife Ajibola, Mental Health Nurse<br><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"982\" src=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CLAYDD-MERCH2376.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CLAYDD-MERCH2376.jpeg 667w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CLAYDD-MERCH2376-204x300.jpeg 204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"688\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sarah-688x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sarah-688x1024.jpeg 688w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sarah-202x300.jpeg 202w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sarah-768x1143.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sarah-1032x1536.jpeg 1032w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sarah-1376x2048.jpeg 1376w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sarah.jpeg 1535w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"688\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/josh-688x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/josh-688x1024.jpeg 688w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/josh-202x300.jpeg 202w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/josh-768x1143.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/josh-1032x1536.jpeg 1032w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/josh-1376x2048.jpeg 1376w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/josh.jpeg 1535w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"691\" src=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CLAYDD_MAYA-FUHR11-1024x691.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CLAYDD_MAYA-FUHR11-1024x691.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CLAYDD_MAYA-FUHR11-300x203.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CLAYDD_MAYA-FUHR11-768x518.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CLAYDD_MAYA-FUHR11-1536x1037.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CLAYDD_MAYA-FUHR11.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">CELEBRITY ADVOCATES<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jogia\/\">Avan Jogia<\/a>, Advocate<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/taylenbiggs\/\">Taylen Biggs<\/a>, Advocate<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/macdemarco.world\/\">Mac DeMarco<\/a>, Advocate<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/allaboutvalentina\/\">Valentina<\/a>, Advocate&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/princessgollum\/\">Josephine Lee (Princess Gollum)<\/a>, Advocate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CZkew5Cp3ao\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Celebrating diversity + inclusion, check it out!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/claydd.org\/collective\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/clay-dd-social-post_4-952x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-808\" 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