Executive Director

Jess (they) holds an MFA, is an artist & designer, educator, writer & researcher in addition to being a Board-Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington state, Idaho, & Utah. Their passion brought ATFA to life with the vision that all people could receive art therapy.

Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer

Ixchel (she) is a Master of Accounting and Financial Management (MAFM) who works with small organizations helping founders lead with purpose, grow with clarity, and thrive with ease. Ixchel has been a critical force in developing ATFA from its infancy.

Ethics Advisor

Dr. Chen (she) is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), a Board-Certified, Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC) and holds a PhD in Art Therapy. Danielle advises on matters of professional Ethics & Cultural Humility. She ensures ATFA engages ethically in political advocacy.

Education Advisor

Advises ATFA of issues related to the education of art therapists and the public. Part of ATFA’s initiatives to bring art therapy & therapeutic arts interventions into schools. Advises on educating the public about art therapy + how ATFA can collaborate with graduate art therapy programs.

Secretary & Social Justice Advisor

(they/tē/she/he) is a Sex Therapist & Educator, writer/researcher, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) in Washington state, and a Provisionally Registered Art Therapist (ATR-P). Tē She makes sure ATFA is social justice-oriented according to its mission as well as taking notes at board meetings.

We welcome resumes or inquiries about serving the community through volunteering.