October 17, 2022 |Arts, News, Non-profits

New Executive Director arrives to Raw Art Works

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New leadership to succeed founding Executive Director, Kit Jenkins, after a 34-year history

Raw Art Works (RAW), a youth arts organization in Lynn that provides free art-therapy based programming to more than 400 kids every year, welcomed Rosario Ubiera-Minaya as its next Executive Director on September 19, 2022. The nationwide search was led by Koya Partners, the nation’s premier search firm dedicated to mission-driven organizations. Mrs. Ubiera-Minaya is the 2nd Executive Director in a 34-year history. She is succeeding founding Executive Director, Kit Jenkins.

“I am so excited to have Rosario as RAW’s new leader. Her energy, vision, and connection to the community will allow RAW to continue to increase the impact that we have on the children of Lynn,” said Bruce Herring, RAW’s Board Chair.

Mrs. Ubiera-Minaya is a leader, community activist, and social entrepreneur with a passion for education, art, and culture. She brings her 25+ years of experience to her new role, including her most recent work at the nonprofit Amplify Latinx, where she was the President and Executive Director. She is intentional and passionate about creating spaces that foster inclusion and opportunity, and is excited to bring that passion to her work at RAW. “RAW is an organization I have admired from afar throughout my work with communities, cultural institutions and the arts. It is an honor to be taking the helm,” said Mrs. Ubiera-Minaya.

“Rosario’s passion for RAW’s mission and the entire RAW community is palpable, and I am confident in her ability, along with our Leadership Team and the entire RAW staff, to make an even greater impact on our community and the lives of the young people with whom we are so fortunate to work. She brings such great energy, warmth, and smarts gained from years of experience as a leader in the cultural sector in our region.”

RAW’s former Executive Director, Kit Jenkins.

Mrs. Ubiera-Minaya’s additional professional experience includes Chief Program Officer for North Shore CDC and Director of Outreach and Enrollment for North Shore Community Health Inc.; as well as Executive Director for the Salem Education Foundation, Program Director at the Peabody Essex Museum and Marketing and Promotions Manager for Telemundo-Boston.

RAW’s mission is to ignite the desire to create and confidence to succeed in our youth.

About Raw Art Works (RAW):

Raw Art Works is a youth arts organization, rooted in art therapy. At its core, RAW believes that all kids should be seen and heard and that everyone has a story to tell. Located in Lynn, Massachusetts, RAW offers a variety of free programming from painting to filmmaking, for kids in grades 4-12. RAW uses art to ask kids “What’s really going on?” in their lives, giving them the tools to create in unexpected ways, and envision new possibilities for their future.

Press Release – Rosario 2022.docx

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The above press release was submitted to us by RAW Art Works.