Spend time learning about and creating vision boards that reflect your future self’s goals. This workshop will guide young artists in transforming goals into actionable steps and provide tactics for remaining motivated while keeping self-care at the forefront.
Donniee Barnes is a NJ based Performer/artist/writer/teaching artist/mental health professional obsessed with zines and mandala making. Her latest theatrical performances were, “The H Word” written by Kerry Jules at the Oskar Schindler Center for the Performing Arts, “A Happy Ending” staged reading by Roe Bell, and her own play, “Squeaky Gates” performed at the Hamilton Arts Festival in Paterson NJ. When Donniee isn’t creating or teaching art in its many forms, she also travels throughout the state with the Mental Health Players of NJ breaking the stigma of mental health using art as advocacy.
Wanda Coriano has many years of experience connecting content with broadcast partners while working at major music labels, including Capitol Music Group and Jive Zomba Music Group. She began her career in the music industry as a receptionist at Jive Records, turning the reception area into her ‘corner office’ and building her network with every warm hello. Wanda flourished in the music industry, becoming Vice President of Video Promotion for Capitol Music Group, representing artists such as Katy Perry, Sam Smith, 5 Seconds of Summer, Tori Kelly, Mary J. Blige, and many others.
Most recently, Wanda brought her expertise to Paramount MTV, where she continued to thrive, leading innovative marketing campaigns with the iconic VMAs, the reboot of Behind the Music and many social impact initiatives while strengthening relationships with key partners. This chapter further sharpened her strategic vision, preparing her for new opportunities in the ever-evolving world of media and entertainment.
Wanda currently serves on the Advisory Board for Save the Music, where she advocates for keeping music education in schools and ensuring it remains accessible to children in under-resourced communities.
Genaya Palmer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Art Therapist with Board Certification (ATR-BC). She graduated from Caldwell University in May 2020 earning a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy. Genaya has experience working with children and adolescents in bereavement, college students in disability services, adults in inpatient behavioral health units, and families caring for loved ones who has mental illness. She believes in the healing power of creative expression across the human lifespan. Genaya is the Director of Suicide Prevention Services at the Mental Health Association (MHA). In this role, Genaya helps to spread awareness on suicide prevention and mental health in the community.