STAFF
Operations & Communications Manager
As the Operations & Communications Manager, Crislin is excited to create and strengthen systems that contribute to the efficiency of FSM’s programs, events, and community outreach strategies.
Creative Pathways Manager
Candice J. Abioye is a native of East Saint Louis, IL, but Chicago has been home for the past decade. For her, Black theatre is sanctuary and she comes with a wealth of experience as an actor, educator, and teaching artist throughout the Chicago and East Saint Louis communities.
Teen Program Manager
Danielshé (Shé) Rodgers started her filmmaking journey during her digital media class in North Lawndale College Prep on the west side of Chicago in 2013.
Production Coordinator, Free Spirit West
I'm from the south side of Chicago. I'm a recent graduate from SIUC, where I graduated with a degree degree in Film/ Cinematography and minor in Criminal Justice.
Executive Director
Aurora envisions a world where young people have everything they need to step into their power and brilliance, community-based artists are thriving, and everyone has access to holistic creative spaces that uplift our collective humanity and our interdependent liberation