Meet the Team
Founding Executive Team & Board of Directors
The Creatives for Virginia Foundation is governed and led by a founding Board of Directors with experience across the creative industries, nonprofit leadership, communications, technology, community engagement, finance, public affairs, and organizational development.
Keena Carson
Founder & Executive Director
Communications strategist, advocate, and nonprofit leader with more than 20 years of experience across music, public policy, communications, and community development.
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Chief Creative Ambassador
Brings a visionary creative perspective to the Foundation's mission, serving as a cultural bridge between Virginia's creative community and the broader public.
Beck G
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Leads the Foundation's brand, storytelling, and communications strategy to amplify the voices and impact of Virginia's creative community.
Charlie Wiseman
Chief Technology & Creative Services Officer
Leads the Foundation's technology infrastructure, digital platforms, and creative systems.
K Zaheerah Sultan
Chief Development Officer
Leads the Foundation's fundraising strategy, grant development, corporate partnerships, donor engagement, and long-term resource development to support the organization's mission and growth.
Wes Jones
Chief Impact & Community Engagement Officer
Leads the Foundation's community engagement strategy by building relationships, strengthening statewide partnerships, and advancing initiatives that connect and support Virginia's creative community.
Regina Carson
Chief Financial Officer
Oversees the Foundation's financial strategy, accountability, and long-term sustainability.
Devin Joyner
Creative Impact Manager
Supports governance, operations, statewide program development, and creative impact initiatives.
Commonwealth Creative Advisory Council
The Foundation is also guided by a statewide advisory council of creative leaders, practitioners, and community voices from across Virginia.
Meet the Commonwealth Creative Advisory Council