Meet our 2020 Honorees

Jerome Montrone

“…Creating happiness and exposure to art is important, but using that to take young people to a higher level throughout their lifetime is something even greater.”

Jerome Montrone
Managing Director
Beacon Capital Partners

Listen to excerpts from his interview HERE.
Find out more about our 2020 Honoree in our 2020 Benefit Journal.


Devalis Carver

“When I see the murals finished, it’s very compelling, because it's going to be here even when I'm not. My voice is still here in my art. And a piece of me is still there.”

Devalis Carver
2018, 2019 & 2020 Youth Apprentice

Listen to excerpts from his interview HERE.

Teddy Swenson

“I genuinely love my job. I feel really lucky to be able to work on the built environment and promote health in such a fun way. And I get to work with such creative people.”

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Center for Health, Equity & Community Wellness
Accepted by Teddy Swenson, MPH,
Program Manager, Active Design in Schools Program

Listen to excerpts from her interview HERE.
Find out more about the Active Design in Schools Program in our 2020 Benefit Journal.


Kashmonae LaShure

“I feel like by being a part of that mural I was able to give back to the community with something positive… And it was the best choice that I've made.”

Kashmonae LaShure
2019 & 2020 Youth Apprentice

Listen to excerpts from his interview HERE.