directors & staff
the people behind the work of In Progress
In Progress’s board and staff reflect the cultural, economic and artistic characteristics of the diverse communities it serves. 94% of those listed below identify as non-white, with approximately 90% identifying as low income or poor. 35% live in rural or tribal communities. 14% are under the age of 21. It should also be noted that there are no employees at In Progress. Every contributor either volunteers their time, or works as an independent contractor. This enables our leaders to work professionally in other fields, network with other artists and pursue their professional goals.
Board of DIRECTORS
Jeremy Gardener, Vice President
Jacylynn Jones, Secretary Treasurer
Sai Thao, Board President
Administrators
Rena Zapata, Community Engagement Coordinator - Crookston
Aaliyah McQueen, Artist Services Coordinator
Tomas Leal, Community Engagement Coordinator - Saint Paul
Eemanna Rivers, Board Coordination
Lupe Puente, Facilities Support
Kristine Sorensen, Executive Director
Alicia Thao, Digital Resource Coordinator
Jack Vang, Digital Resource Coordinator
ARTIST ROSTER
Alexander Aman / drone instructor
Monique Arguelles / photographer
Morgen Arguelles / photographer
Calixtra Bouchard / filmmaker
Rena Bouchard / photographer
Jeremy Gardener / musician
Tomas Leal / photographer
Cassie McDuffee / musician
Tiana LaPointe / filmmaker
Hlee Lee-Kron / podcaster
Vincent Lu / musician
Aaliyah McQueen / podcaster
Simmia Nelson / multi-media
Eemanna Rivers / musician
Kristine Sorensen / filmmaker
Xavier Tavera / photographer
Sai Thao / filmmaker
Jack Ger Vang / filmmaker
Kazua Melissa Vang / filmmaker
Schoua Na Yang / musician
Touchaingkong Yang / filmmaker
Danny Zapata / filmmaker
Regina Zapata / filmmaker