Born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, Karina Mata received double Bachelor of Arts degrees in Film and Media Studies and Sociology from the University of California, Irvine. Among some of her passions are making her niece laugh, taking pictures with her grandpa’s Polaroid Land Camera, exploring new methods for photo printing, and encouraging […]
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Orlando Moreno
Orlando is a Los Angeles native and with over seven years in arts education. He has supported in various departments and programs at Inner-City Arts, starting off as a work-study intern, and eventually working his way to his current position as Outreach + Programs Manager. When he is not working, Orlando spends his time outdoors […]
Cynthia Nava
Born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, Cynthia Nava earned her BFA in Illustration from California State University, Long Beach. Cynthia is a teaching artist who loves to share her enthusiasm and love for art with her students. Her playful and colorful illustrations have been featured in various art shows and events in the […]
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 […]
Eva C. Perez
Eva is a practicing visual and teaching artist with an M.A.Ed. from The Art of Education University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the National School of Painting, Sculpture and Printmaking “La Esmeralda” from the Fine Arts Institute of Mexico. She is the lead Visual Arts teaching artist at Inner-City Arts, where she has […]
Wendy Roque
Wendy is a human resources professional with a passion for cultivating a positive workplace culture and supporting employee development. As a born and raised Angeleno, she enjoys working with the community the organization serves.
Michael Sample
Michael Sample is grateful to work alongside the team at Inner-City Arts. He has spent the last 15 years of his career working in arts education, developing programs for children, families, and educators with international nonprofit organizations. Prior to his work in the education and nonprofit sector, Michael was an award-winning professional actor, performing in […]
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 […]
Matthew Sutphin
A native Angeleno, Matthew’s love of the arts started at a young age when he began acting in school plays. He later attended California State University Northridge where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. Prior to joining the Inner-City Arts team, Matthew worked at Center Theatre Group for 3 ½ years, where he […]
Rebecca Tager
Rebecca is a dedicated arts educator with over two decades of experience teaching in Los Angeles. Since 2017, she has been leading the ceramics program at Inner-City Arts. Her passion for ceramics began in high school and has since evolved into a thriving home studio practice teaching adults and teens, where she has shared her […]
Jessie Tucker
Jessie Tucker began working at Inner-City Arts back when it was one building. He has, over the years, watched the organization grow and flourish. He considers himself fortunate to have art impact his life and the lives of those around him. Jessie is also a practicing artist with a focus on ceramics.
Rosanna Tullio
Rosanna is a strategic fundraiser with over 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector. Prior to Inner-City Arts, Rosanna worked at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Providence Saint Joseph Health and Services, and as a fundraising consultant for Good Ways Inc. Born and raised in Venezuela, Rosanna obtained her BA in Visual Arts from Emerson […]