Stephanie Aida Felix is a cultural architect and master storyteller dedicated to bridging heritage, humanity, and innovation. Born and raised on the sunlit shores of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, her Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Taíno, and Puerto Rican roots deeply influence her passion for equity, culture, and creativity. With over 15 years of experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), organizational development, and cultural transformation, Stephanie has worked with global organizations such as Glassdoor, Indeed, and BlackRock. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Journalism from the University of Miami and a Master of Arts in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University. Beyond her corporate endeavors, Stephanie champions untold narratives of resilience and identity. A creative at heart, she studied Renaissance art in Florence, deepening her appreciation for the intersection of beauty, history, and culture. In 2021, she founded a hiking club in Austin, Texas, to reconnect with nature and celebrate its sacred role in our lives. A proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Stephanie upholds its legacy of sisterhood, service, and scholarship. Her commitment to community care, exploration, and honoring tradition aligns seamlessly with CMCArts’ mission to inspire and promote the Caribbean’s rich cultural and artistic heritage.

Lisa Lord is the Founding Principal of Philanthropy by Design, a strategic fundraising consultancy working directly with nonprofits to amplify their mission. She has more than 40 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, including service with or on nine nonprofit boards in Jackson, Wyoming. Over 11 years with The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Lisa helped raise $43 million for the Wyoming Chapter. In her four years as Development Director for TNC’s Caribbean Division, she launched a $100 million conservation campaign and raised close to $60 million prior to leaving the organization. Lisa completed Manager-Mentor training at Harvard Business School, Highly Effective Teams certification, and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).

Wilfred Labiosa, PhD, born and raised in Puerto Rico, has been a community leader and advocate for the last thirty years. He lived for more than 26 years in Boston, Massachusetts where he studied at multiple prestigious institutions. He is owner of Cuba Puerto Rico Tours, company that focuses on facilitating educational and humanitarian travel to Cuba; and co-owner of Labiosa Family Art Collection.  He has published extensively his research with the dually-diagnosed Latino community, mental health and a substance abuse diagnosis; works as a consultant and/ or supervisor on state, national and international projects that focus on mental health, HIV/AIDS prevention, homeless, youth, Latinos, LGBTQ+, people with dual diagnosis or evidence-based treatment modalities.   He has worked with LGBT and HIV organizations locally, nationally and internationally for many years, as a mentor, mental health provider or evaluator. Born and raised in Puerto Rico; He graduated with a doctorate degree from Simmons University, School of Social Work, and Master's Degree from Northeastern University's Department of Counseling Psychology, and a graduate certificate from Suffolk University’s management of non-profits. His Bachelor’s degree is from Boston University. He is currently the CEO of Waves Ahead Corp, a non-profit organization in Puerto Rico focusing in the elder and LGBT+ community, managing two Community Centers focused on the LGBTQ+ Older Adult.

Anne Kershaw is a lawyer, technologist, and entrepreneur who is delighted to finally have time to give back to her new St. Croix community, having moved to St. Croix with her husband Clifford Berger in 2016. Since graduating, cum laude, from New York Law School (evening division) in 1987, Anne has worked as a litigator and legal technology consultant, starting two successful legal consulting firms. In addition, she was an adjunct-faculty member at Columbia University for nineteen years, has served on numerous boards, speaks frequently at legal conferences, and has authored numerous published articles. She is a classical flute player, having attended The Julliard School while in high school and a graduate of Bard College, in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. Anne is also an amateur historian who is passionate about civil rights. Anne is also passionate about Caribbean art and education and is honored to be a member of CMCArts Board of Directors.

Janis Valmond has lived and worked in the USVI for over thirty years, interrupted by brief stints spent on the US mainland to pursue graduate school. Dr. Valmond is a former researcher and part-time faculty member of the University of the Virgin Islands. Dr. Valmond joined the staff of the Department of Health in April 2019, as Deputy Commissioner of Health. She is a founding Board member of BrightSpark, Inc. a non-profit organization based on St. Croix and the primary sponsor of the Dominique James Reading Program: Reading Carnival and Book Fair. Her volunteer efforts in the past have included time as Troop Leader with the St. Patrick School Girl Scout Troops and she currently serves as an adult volunteer with the St. Patrick Youth Ministry. Serving as a Board member at CMCArts is one way she finds to give back to a vibrant St. Croix community that has provided a rich, stimulating environment to raise an awesome daughter and provided opportunities to work with a wide range of talented, committed individuals.

Susan Atkins is a tireless advocate of civic involvement, she has served on numerous boards and organizations including Chair of the Fun-raising committee of the Women's Coalition of St. Croix, Library  Commissioner in San Diego, Chair of the Diversionary Theater Board and the National Victory Fund, to name a few. With an MBA from Pepperdine University and BA and MA degree from the University of Oklahoma, Susan had a 40-year career in Communications including Vice President of a Fortune 500 Pharmaceutical company, teaching journalism at the University of Tulsa, and eventually founded the most successful investor relations and public relations firm in the biotechnology industry in California which she sold to Porter Novelli, a global communications firm. Susan is a patron of the arts and an aficionado of the theater. As a fine art collector, her paintings include Caribbean artists and some of the most respected and esteemed Chinese contemporary artists working today. This collection attests to her belief in how art informs the present and creates a path for the future. Susan is involved and committed to increasing understanding of the importance that arts programs serve in a community.

Troy de Chabert-Schuster has spent his career in service to the St. Croix community, from twelve years with the Catholic Diocese of the Virgin Islands as a seminarian and priest to nine years running two local pharmacies. He now serves as State Director for AARP Virgin Islands and has held leadership roles on the governing board of the Juan F. Luis Hospital, including Chairman. A dedicated advocate for community well-being, Troy is honored to bring his passion for service and deep island roots to the CMCArts Board of Directors.

A resident of St. Croix for over 50 years, Lisa Harris-Moorhead has built a distinguished legal career spanning every branch of the Virgin Islands government — serving as a law clerk, Commissioner of Labor, Legislative Legal Counsel, and in private practice. Deeply committed to her community, Lisa has contributed decades of service to the Board of Elections (2008–2024), the Women's Coalition Board for more than 20 years, and previously as a CMCArts Board Member. She rejoins the CMCArts Board of Directors energized by the museum's remarkable growth and its promise for the future of the Virgin Islands.

David Shear is a board-certified general surgeon whose career spans over forty years, encompassing extensive clinical practice, academic involvement, and leadership roles. Throughout his professional journey, David has also actively participated in international surgical missions, contributing expertise and compassion to communities around the world. After a lengthy career as a surgeon, David with his wife Carol , developed an interest in historic property redevelopment in St Thomas, USVI. In 2024 , with two partners, they formed Fifteenandnine, LLC . Fifteenandnine, LLC is a joint venture designed to promote the economic and cultural growth of Charlotte Amalie and the USVI. David and Carol have been committed to improving the lives of the people of St. Thomas and the USVI. This long-term commitment can be seen in their revitalization of the historic building at 15 Main Street, the new home for the expansion of CMCarts to St Thomas. By welcoming CMCarts into the heart of downtown, the community is taking a vibrant step forward in fostering growth, lifelong learning, and meaningful engagement. This initiative aims to create an energetic atmosphere that supports educational opportunities for individuals of all ages, while actively encouraging participation among both residents and visitors. Ultimately, CMCarts serves as a catalyst for revitalizing the area, inspiring creativity, and helping to build a thriving, inclusive downtown environment.

Stephanie Chalana Brown, through her photography, fine art, cinematography, content, and festival arts, examines our present identities while also playing an important part in the preservation of Virgin Island culture from the past. She is known by her affectionate nickname, Chalana, and she creates digital mixed media fine art works using photography as her primary medium. The Madras that Binds All Ah We was the title of her debut collection of fine art "received high praise because it was inspired by the poem written by Richard Schrader from the Virgin Islands. The art series was utilized by legislators in a number of town hall meetings in an effort to advocate for Act No. 8424, which would establish an official Virgin Islands madras. As a documentary filmmaker, Chalana has produced a range of unique broadcast programs. These programs include Griot and Foodie Insider, both of which are currently airing on local broadcast networks. In addition, the Virtual Crucian Cultural Cuisine dialogues chronicle the traditional foodways of the Virgin Islands. Further utilizing photography as a medium of storytelling, the Chalana project "E3: Exploration, Evolution, and Effectuation" exploring Virgin Islands identity through history, fashion, fabric, and photography has been included in two articles in a Danish academic publication exploring coloniality in the Danish West Indies, which are now the Virgin Islands of the United States. In addition, the projects she has undertaken at the Caribbean Museum of the Arts, the exhibition titled "Claiming Spaces: The African Story of the Sugar Mill" received high praise and sparked further conversation about the erasure of Africans ingenuity in the built heritage of what are now the Virgin Islands. This conversation centered on the importance of not erasing uncomfortable stories and legacies for the sake of comfortability, particularly with regard to historic sugar mills and former plantation spaces. As the artistic director of the Sanctuary Festival troupe, Chalana and team members reimagine traditional festival costumes and forgo new connections between them and more modern aesthetics and design principles. Additionally, Stephanie Chalana Brown is the State Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the Department of Education of the Virgin Islands' Division of Virgin Island Cultural Education.

At the heart of the vibrant Moko Jumbie tradition in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, stands Zayd Saleem, a 32-year-old visionary whose life journey intertwines the threads of cultural preservation, military discipline, and entrepreneurial innovation. Born and raised in the picturesque landscapes of St. Croix, Zayd's journey is a testament to his deep-rooted love for his community and the island's rich cultural heritage. Today, Zayd Saleem stands as a beacon of hope and a symbol of the rich cultural tapestry of St. Croix. His multifaceted career - from a Moko Jumbie instructor, performer, author, entrepreneur, to a U.S Air Force veteran - reflects his unwavering commitment to his roots and vision for a future where tradition and innovation coexist harmoniously. His story is not just one of personal achievement but a beacon of cultural pride and inspiration for the people of St. Croix and beyond.