Author: S.B. Goncarova
S.B. Goncarova is a writer, screenwriter, visual artist and filmmaker. She is the creator of an animated educational children’s TV series called “The Adventures of So-So,” (currently in production) which teaches science and math through musical concepts. She is also the author of several childrens’ books, including “The Secret Code of the Heartbeat Drum,” and “The Curious Case of the Creepy Cave.” Her book “Harnessing Light” won the 2020 N.N. Light Award for Poetry.
As a visual artist, Goncarova has been the grant recipient of the Puffin Foundation and Barbara Deming Memorial Fund. Her visual work can be found in the Archive of Digital Art, Danube University, Austria, PS1 MoMA Contemporary Art Center Digital Archive, The Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, the Brooklyn Museum, the Brooklyn Art Library, and Rutgers University Special Collections.
Prof. Jenny
Jenny Valenzuela Velazquez is an Industrial Designer focused on jewelry design, who shares the creative process of transforming ideas into wearable pieces through guided, hands-on exploration. Her approach blends design thinking, material awareness, and experimentation, creating a space where technique supports creativity and personal expression. With experience in jewelry design and collection development, she emphasizes curiosity, precision, and confidence in making. Her work encourages understanding materials, trusting creative intuition, and developing a personal design voice through contemporary jewelry practices.
Mahiette Tarrago M.F.A
The creator and author of the Ahvian The Creative™ Bilingual Learning Educational Series, and a passionate advocate for bilingual education and child development through interactive learning tools. Her series includes printed books, sensory books, magnetic books, games, and toys—all designed to promote bilingualism, social-emotional support, and a lifelong love of learning in every form.