Laurie Lane is the Business and Development Associate. She has an extensive background in non-profit management and fundraising and advancement, and works closely with the Director of Development and all stakeholders to ensure the sustainability of NatPhil.
Singer, songwriter, musician and book author as part of a Ministry of Spanish music called Linaje Escogido with my wife.
An Artist Who loves to serve God and Serve Humanity
Buzz Merrick is a singer/songwriter who plays acoustic guitar, harmonica, and sings originals and covers to the delight of all ages. His experience includes time as a street performer, cafes, bars & restaurants, schools, festivals, and more. He is known for encouraging singalongs and has a special knack for entertaining children and parents.
Greetings!
I am honored to serve as the Executive Director of the Performing Arts Center for African Cultures, a vibrant hub celebrating the rich tapestry of African traditions and expressions. With a background deeply rooted in nonprofit management, leadership, and Africana studies, I am committed to fostering an inclusive space where the diverse voices and talents of African cultures shine brightly.
Amuchechukwu is an active local writer, educator and teaching artist in the Washington, D.C metropolitan area. She is a first-generation born Black American whose poetry touches on the diaspora, sexual advocacy, mental health, and the female experience. Her poem “Notes From a Black Figure Model” was recently published in Day Eight’s Mid Atlantic Review (2023). Her writing seeks to inspire people from all different walks of life.
estrellita beatriz, who uses the pronouns starr, e, bea, or anything non-gendered offered gingerly, is a poly-disciplinary artistic facilitator, doula, educator, and change shaper. e started stage managing storefront theatres in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as a junior in high school. bea’s work as an artistic facilitator mixed with starr’s ancestral healing practice lead e to become a death doula and ritual writer. Working at the praxis of grief, ritual, and theatre, starr hopes to help guide folks back to their bodies through boundaries, intentional conversations, and plant medicine.
Lindsay Bottos (b.1992) is a Baltimore- based multidisciplinary artist working mostly in photography, video, and poetry. Known for her dreamy, nostalgic aesthetic and work about new media and the internet, Lindsay works as a fine artist, freelance photographer, prop stylist, and creative director on photo and video sets. Their work often explores themes related to identity, body image, and the representation of women in media and popular culture.