Jennifer Esther Garcia
Jennifer Garcia is a multidisciplinary designer whose work has been featured at The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) and The Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA). Her clients include the New York Times, The United Nations, and The AI Foundation. In addition, Garcia is the co-founder and Director of We-Are-Familia, an art and design initiative with over 60 members who work collaboratively. Since launching the initiative in 2008, Garcia has orchestrated collaborative projects, interactive exhibitions and creative experiences for the public. Her aim is to build community through the arts while challenging and expanding upon the traditional idea of “family.” Under her direction, We-Are-Familia has exhibited at Colette Paris, SPRING/BREAK Art Show, and the Detroit Public Library. As part of NEW INC, she plans to continue expanding the reach and impact of this work and laying the groundwork to create a modernized and inclusive community hub with energized, arts-forward programming.