Quanice: Thanks for having me, Spiffy. Our main goal is to make sure that everyone, no matter where they live or who they are, can enjoy and benefit from really good art classes. We know that art is super powerful—it helps people be more creative, brings communities together, and makes everyone feel better overall. We're working hard to make sure there are no obstacles for anyone who wants to be part of the community art scene.
Roman: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! We inhabit a world where individuals often limit their potential in response to societal expectations assigned to them through various roles. Gender norms stand out as particularly risky; as young people, we find ourselves shaped by these norms, influencing our life-long decisions and aspirations. With vibrant young minds, we are actively challenging gender stereotypes that are leading to hate crimes and gender-based violence, impacting young people, particularly women and girls.
Nat: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! We are helping refugees and people fleeing conflict in their home country to safely move their money on their phones so they are not robbed along the way. We are allowing refugees to bring more of their funds with them to new countries so they can get a better start to a new life.