About Shine Your Light CT
WHO WE ARE
Shine Your Light CT (SYL) supports and inspires communities to unleash their creativity and build confidence by providing opportunities that promotes self-expression. Our mission is to provide healing experiences to those who are most in need through the transformative power of art, yoga, and diverse forms of expression.
SYL is committed to delivering creative offerings to the populations served by organizations that cannot afford to fund these activities.
Our vision is: A world where, through healing and expression, every individual knows what makes them shine.
WHAT WE DO
SYL conducts a multi-faceted program that provides opportunities for individuals of all ages to freely express themselves through creative experiences, including:
- Painting, drawing, sculpting, crafting, and additional artistic projects
- Mindfulness Moments, including meditative experiences and sound healing
- Yoga and movement; encouraging individuals to find what feels good within themselves
- Creative writing activities
- Exploring music through singing, African Drum Circles, dancing, and additional instruments
- Family or community engagement activities with a focus on building relationships
- Teambuilding and leadership exercises
- Health and Wellness Sessions
STAFF & A FEW OF OUR PROGRAM FACILITATORS
Meg Bard, Executive Director & Founder
Meg Bard, Executive Director & Founder
Meg Bard, Executive Director & Founder
Lance Kamau James, African Drumming
Meg Bard, Executive Director & Founder
Meg Bard, Executive Director & Founder
Michele Urban, Music & Movement
Meg Bard, Executive Director & Founder
Kelvin Young, RSS, Sound Healing
Kelvin Young, RSS, Sound Healing
Meg Bard, Executive Director & Founder
Kelvin Young, RSS, Sound Healing
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tammie Ulbrich, President
Valencia Williams, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Valencia Williams, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Valencia Williams, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Valencia Williams, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Valencia Williams, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Jenn Henry, Secretary
Valencia Williams, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Kevin Lyons, Treasurer
Kevin Lyons, Treasurer
Valencia Williams, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Kevin Lyons, Treasurer
Beth Boehm
Caroline Jansen Horvat
Katie Butler
Katie Butler
Caroline Jansen Horvat
Katie Butler
Tarn Granucci
Caroline Jansen Horvat
Caroline Jansen Horvat
Caroline Jansen Horvat
Caroline Jansen Horvat
Caroline Jansen Horvat
Esther Jean-Marie
Carlton Smith, LMSW, MBA
Maria Librio Judge
Maria Librio Judge
Carlton Smith, LMSW, MBA
Maria Librio Judge
David Naspo
Carlton Smith, LMSW, MBA
Carlton Smith, LMSW, MBA