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Tom Simmermaker
Tom is a writer and actor from Little Rock, AR who loves to rollerblade. After graduating from Rhodes College in Memphis, he moved to Chicago to pursue writing and comedy. For over 7 years he performed weekly at the iO Theater with his improv troupe and Friday night sketch group, Studio Eleven. Now a writing […]
Marquisha Doolittle
Marquisha Doolittle graduated from University of Southern California obtaining her Masters in both Nonprofit Management and Leadership as well as Art Leadership, allowing her to focus her career on art, education, and youth. Here at Inner-City Arts, she works to spearhead individual giving and event campaigns in the Development department. Marquisha’s goal is to continue […]
Marshawn Hunter
As a member of the Facilities team, Marshawn opens and closes the campus, sets up for any events or activities, and keeps the campus ready for students and staff.
Emily Buttner
Emily is a ceramic and multi-media artist with a background in architectural design and teaching who loves to write, research, build, weave, and throw on the wheel! Emily aims to explore the intersection of different mediums, processes, and ideas through her practice and work with students, centering an explorative, process based learning experience. Emily is […]
Justine Adeboyejo
Justine Adeboyejo is a teaching artist and painter from Chicago, IL. She has exhibited work both nationally and internationally in Barcelona, Spain. She earned her Masters in Early Childhood Education and has completed art education coursework at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Both her personal art studio practice and teaching practice are […]
Sarah Tytus
Sarah Tytus is a data specialist in nonprofit development dedicated to capacity-building through data management. She is an arts education advocate that is particularly passionate about the availability of high-quality arts interventions for justice-involved youth. A few years after graduating with her degree in Social Work from the University of Kentucky, Sarah was accepted to […]
Adrian Noriega
Adrian has spent the last 10 years working in the music business, helping independent artist get their music heard on tv, films, and ads. Now as a Program Coordinator for Inner-City Arts, he brings an “artists come first” attitude. He has a passion for music and loves to DJ for fun under the name ‘Texas […]
Amanda R. Edwards
Amanda has worked with nonprofits in advancement and communications for more than 20 years to develop strong and effective communication through editorial, managerial, and strategic direction. With a B.A. in Politics and Public Policy Analysis from Pomona College, Amanda has developed a particular expertise on child welfare and education. She is also a volunteer court-appointed […]
Joanna Berkowitz
Joanna is so happy to be a member of the coordinating team at Inner-City Arts, combining her loves for theatre, the arts, and education. She was born and raised in the Coachella Valley and then went on to study in New York, graduating from Barnard College of Columbia University with a Bachelor of Arts in […]
