directors & staff
the people behind the work
In Progress’s board and staff reflect the cultural, economic and artistic characteristics of the diverse communities it serves. 94% of those listed below identify as non-white, with approximately 90% identifying as low income or poor. 35% live in rural or tribal communities. 14% are under the age of 21. It should also be noted that there are no employees at In Progress. Every contributor either volunteers their time, or works as an independent contractor. This enables our leaders to work professionally in other fields, network with other artists and pursue their professional goals.
Board of DIRECTORS
Sai Thao & Jeremy Gardner / Co-Chairs
Jacylynn Jones & Hlee Lee-Kron / Secretary Treasurers
Maria Elena Argueta / General Board
Esther Humphrey / General Board
Bienvenida Matias / Executive Committee / Governance
Chao Lynn Yang / General Board
Katya Zepeda / Governance
AdministratorS
Eemanna Rivers / Board coordinator
Kristine Sorensen, Executive Director
Layla Whipple / Administrative Assistant
Touchaingkong Yang, Technical Resources
COORDINATORS - Studio 213
Aaliyah McQueen / Assessments
Lupe Puente, Facilities Support
Eemanna Rivers / Assessments
Alicia Thao / Assessments / Digital Resources
Jack Vang / Digital Resources
Juno Vue / Digital Resources
COORDINATORS - Studio 110
Monique Arguelles / Program Coordination
Morgen Arguelles / Curator
Regina Zapata / Program Coordination
Rena Zapata / Program Coordination
INterns
ARTISTIC STAFF
Business practices
Community engagement
Drone Instruction
Tomas Leal