THE IACA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Integrity: Arts & Culture Association is a 501c3 non-profit organization made up of individuals with diverse experience and connections and with a deep interest in the artistic work of the organization.

KRISTINA M. BROWN, FOUNDING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Kristina M. Brown founded Integrity: Arts & Culture Association in June 2002. It is her goal and IACA's mission to provide high quality arts, educational and faith-based programming for audiences and to serve artists by providing opportunities for income, education, promotion and career growth. It is her passion to make a special effort to reach out to children and youth, especially the underserved. IACA provides them educational opportunities, grant funds, artistic field trips and an outlet and a venue for artistic creativity. It is IACA's goal to help equip youth with with the knowledge and skills to become well rounded successful upstanding individuals. We focus on teaching integrity through Christian principles.

Kristina's past experience includes serving as a Youth Arts Director at a variety of locations. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Columbia College, Chicago, IL in June 1998. Her studies included theater, music and management. Kristina is not only the Executive Director and an IACA Board Member, but she is also a Christian/Gospel Vocalist. For more information about Kristina, click here. Please feel free to contact her at any time with questions, ideas or suggestions. She welcomes your feedback and involvement. Call 309-716-9854 or email her at kbrown@integrityaca.org.

      

CHRISTOPHER WAUGH, BOARD PRESIDENT

Christopher A. Waugh is the Associate Dean of Students and Director of the Campus Center and Student Activities at Pomona College. He received his B.A. and M.A. from Northern Illinois University and his  PhD in Higher Learning Administration from Loyola University. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Kristina (not Executive Director, Brown).

DORIAN W. BYRD, BOARD MEMBER

Dorian W. Byrd, performing artist, instructor, choreographer, and storyteller received her BFA degree from the Juilliard School and her MA degree from the University of Iowa dance programs. Her varied background in dance and performing arts include work in the states and abroad and covers a wide range of dance style from classical to modern and ethnic dance forms. She formerly danced with Dianne McIntyre's SOUNDS IN MOTION, ELIZABETH KEEN DANCE COMPANY, and GLENN BROOKS THIRD WORLD MOVEMENTS in New York City. Dorian has conducted residencies for numerous Artist-In-School programs throughout the states of New York, Nebraska, and Iowa. College teaching includes University of Nebraska, Delta College, Teikyo Marycrest University, University of Iowa and currently Augustana College. She is founder and director of the Imani! Dancers, a faith based dance company specializing in gospel and African-American heritage material, and the Imani! Dancers &  Studio for Cultural Arts. Dorian is married to Palmer Byrd II, and has two daughters, Briana and Ashley. For more information about Dorian, please click here.

TIMM DALMAN, BOARD MEMBER

Timm Dalman is the founder and Director of New Anthem, a non-profit organization that exists to serve churches and Christian organizations in Christian event booking, promotion and production. New Anthem has brought or helped to bring 646 Christian and charity events to the Quad Cities and surrounding region. For more information about Timm and New Anthem, please click here.

RACQUEL B. BURGESS, HONORARY BOARD MEMBER

Racquel B. Burgess is a gifted Christian/Gospel Vocalist and Visual Artist. She is currently pursing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Business at Lee University. She has an Associate's Degree in Art from Tulsa Community College.

MONICA J. BROWN, ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

Monica J. Brown (Fielding) is from Kewanee, Illinois and resides in Chicago. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, California. She is currently pursing her Master's Degree in Interdisciplinary Arts at Columbia College Chicago.  Her work has been displayed at the National Black Arts Festival (Atlanta) and the Indianapolis Art Center. She has exhibited widely throughout Chicago, including at the Museum of Science and Industry, the Chicago Historical Society, Northwestern University, Chicago State University, the University of Illinois at Chicago, and the Hyde Park Art Center. Monica is affiliated with many groups including the Uptown Multi-Cultural Art Center and Woman Made Gallery. Monica not only helps to direct the organization, but she also volunteers her time to Quad City Area youth by teaching art classes. For  information about Monica, please click here.

 

OTHER FAITHFUL SUPPORTERS OF THE ORGANIZATION:

• Char Bowers-Harris
  

• Christopher & Jennifer Brown
  

• Donald & Elizabeth Brown
  

• Rebecca Danner
  

• Ann Empen
  

• Ron Fielding
  

• Betty Gusta
  

• Quinton & Gabrielle Hill
  

• Pastor Cannon & Bettie Peppers, Living Word Ministry
  

If you believe in our mission, please consider partnering with us. We accept donations in any amount and your donation is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. A receipt will be provided for tax purposes. 

We encourage you to contact us if you are interested in getting involved with Integrity: Arts & Culture Association in any way.

Integrity: Arts & Culture Association is a non-profit organization as defined in Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

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