Nicole Amri is a multi-disciplinary artist, teaching artist, cultural worker and the Director of Development for the CAST Schools network. She also works as a creative nonprofit & small business management consultant and chairs the board of Sana Roots Co. After more than 16 years in nonprofit creative youth development, Amri uses her skills to advocate and nurture community through education/training/mentoring, collaborative projects and her own art. Her artwork predominantly explores human rights issues, health, and spirituality. Amri received her BFA in Painting and BA in Communication: Public Relations and a professional certificate in Nonprofit Management from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She is also a 2006 alumna and former Co-Executive Director of SAY Sí, a locally and nationally recognized out-of-school time program for young artists in San Antonio.