I am a passionate facilitator of cultures. I believe in collaborating with culture bearers for the preservation of folk and traditional arts.
I am an advocate for public support of the arts. I believe in the investment of public resources in the arts and the equitable distribution of those resources for community development.
I am an advisor for initiatives that integrate arts and humanities in STEM education. I believe in the empowerment of students to foster creativity and critical thinking through interdisciplinary studies.
I am dedicated to utilizing my expertise in the service of community-driven projects, initiatives, and organizations that protect and uplift the voice of Indigenous peoples, Latinx communities, and the priorities of STEAM educators.
Gabriela Kane Guardia completed an MA in Latin American Studies at UT Austin with a portfolio in the Arts and Cultural Management and Entrepreneurship Program. Her fieldwork and research engaged Chilean cultural policy and Indigenous representation. Gabriela is passionate about culturally-relevant STEAM education, shown through her leadership as the Interim Executive Director at Latinitas. She previously collaborated with culture bearers for the preservation of folk and traditional arts as the Deputy Director at Texas Folklife. She holds a BA in International Studies and Spanish from Texas A&M University and previously managed SEAD Gallery in Historic Downtown Bryan. She advocates for public support of the arts, and served as an intern with Texans for the Arts during the 86th Texas Legislature. In 2021, she was accepted into the prestigious cohort of the National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC) Leadership Institute. Gabriela loves giving back to the community through her board service with Austin Emerging Arts Leaders, Texans for the Arts, and the advisory council of the Innovation Collaborative.
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