Erick is a first-generation bilingual Guatemalan-American and an experienced youth mentor and instructor committed to supporting young people within and beyond the classroom setting. As a creative, Erick is an artist, educator, and champion of the life-changing power of the arts. Erick is passionate about creating equitable access to arts education and believes every child should have the opportunity to participate in the arts. Erick’s leadership is backed by a solid twelve years of experience building successful nonprofit programs. He serves as the Program Director for CoachArt, a national nonprofit organization that provides free arts and athletics lessons to children impacted by chronic illness.
