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Tieshka K. Smith is a Philadelphia-based photographer and writer whose work explores Black memory, civic identity, and class through an intimate documentary lens. Rooted in digital photography and narrative storytelling, her practice centers the overlooked, the everyday, and the powerful act of bearing witness. As a teaching artist, arts consultant, and artist matchmaker, she creates pathways for connection-linking people, projects, and purpose to amplify community-driven creativity and cultural equity.A native of Chicago, Illinois, Tieshka holds a Master of Project Management from Keller Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Northwestern University. She has also completed training in trauma-informed best practices for teaching artists and has extensive experience and training in grant writing, project management, and community development.With her deep commitment to fostering connection, creativity, and critical dialogue, Tieshka K. Smith continues to use her talents to uplift communities and reimagine how art and storytelling can inspire collective action and social change. Beth Miner is a graphic designer and illustrator who helps mission-driven organizations, artists, and small businesses tell their stories through compelling visuals. Based in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood for over 15 years, she launched Mayapple Graphics in 2020 after years of blending nonprofit work with freelance design. Her background and interest in education, advocacy, and the arts informs her collaborative approach-creating branding, illustrations, and designs that amplify social and environmental impact. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Houghton University where she was a double major in Studio Art and Biology with Environmental Emphasis, and a Master of Science in Environmental Education from Antioch University New England.
