ABOUT

Multidisciplinary creative leader, artist, and cultural strategist, Thalia is committed to building community-rooted platforms for storytelling, art, and social change. They are currently pursuing and designing a BA degree in Creative Enterprise & Cultural Leadership through the Individualized Study program at UMBC. Thalia seeks to bridge academic research and hands-on organizing, through experience in creative direction, curatorial production, and strategic brand building. Deeply grounded in care, cultural analysis, and aesthetic integrity, Thalia designs systems that empower emerging voices while reimagining how arts infrastructure can serve marginalized communities with dignity and longevity.

They are the founder and curator of Retriever’s Gallery, the first ever student-led art exhibition space that aims to invite active and creative collaboration throughout the entire UMBC community. They are also a proud member of the UMBC Academic Success Center, serving as an Academic Peer Advocate. Following graduation, Thalia is excited to empower young artists and people of color to transform their communities through the utilization of art by continuing their work at the non-profit organization, aiming to bring to life the goals of their interdisciplinary degree.