WE ARE PROJECT COLOR CORPS

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WE ARE PROJECT COLOR CORPS ...

Look at the places where we expect children to learn, families to connect, and people to thrive.

In far too many neighborhoods and communities, these buildings are not welcoming; they don’t make the people who use them feel joy or valued.

These are essential locations that provide the backdrop to our lives and our memories: schools, libraries, community centers, and areas of play.

Together, we can transform these buildings into places where people want to be, places where everyone feels like they belong, places we can all be proud to be a part of—places where our whole community can celebrate everyday life.

Color is the starting point—and it’s just the beginning.

OUR PURPOSE


1. Our surroundings directly impact how we feel.

2. Color has the power to change the way we see the world around us.

3. Color has the power to change the way we see ourselves.

Color is a way of telling the stories that we don’t quite have the words for. Color reflects who we are and who we want to be.

When we talk about color, play with color, and identify what color means to us—color can be a process that makes us proud to be part of something. Color acts as a point of connection between ourselves and our feelings; it also connects us to one another and represents our larger, shared stories.

WHAT WE DO


Project Color Corps engages the community and professional designers in developing a design scheme that reflects their unique essence—creating a greater sense of ownership, empowerment, and pride.

 
We then employ professional painters and galvanize volunteers to roll up their sleeves and paint. Throughout this process, we teach students and community members the fundamentals of color, the connection between color and emotion,
and how color can be transformative.

OUR PEOPLE


Although color is crucial to what we do, nothing is more important than our team of amazing individuals that work to bring that color to our projects.

OUR BOARD:

OUR CHAPTERS:

BAY AREA

  • Agnes Pietraszek

    Interior Architects, Sr Designer

    I strongly believe that all communities are deserving of good design. PCC's mission infuses joy and optimism through color in underserved neighborhoods. I can't think of a better or more fun way to extend my design skills.

  • Emily Bahret

    Eames Institute, Communications and Creative Operations Manager

    I am passionate about making spaces more beautiful for communities to enjoy, and especially exposing children to the visual arts. I believe that art has the power to positively affect the way we live and relate to one another.

  • Gaybrielle Greene

    PaintCare, California Program Coordinator

    I got involved with PCC because I believe this organization provides a unique opportunity for children and community members to experience placemaking through the transformative power of color.

  • Hildreth Wilson

    Charles Schwab, Business Analyst

    What I have learned is that we are making an important difference! The kids are excited that the school will be more colorful. They enjoy being part of the design process and look forward to the changes. It's lovely to know that our work has real-life, real-time positive effects!

  • Jaclyn Giuliano

    MillerKnoll, Global Account Manager

    I participated in a PCC event several years ago and found the experience of beautifying a school for its students to be incredibly fulfilling. I’m amazed by the murals the design firms dream up and how the community and children get to directly impact their building through meaningful color.

  • Lucia Palmitessa

    Interior Design Consultant

  • Yvonne Yip

    Lane McNab Interiors

    I joined PCC to make a positive impact on the community through the use of color and design.

CHICAGO

  • Jessica Kirshner

    NORR, Designer

    I joined PCC because I wanted to use my passion for design to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their communities.

  • Paige Loczi

    Loczi Design, Founder & Creative Director

  • Marianne Starke

    Gensler, Associate

    I joined Project Color Corps because I believe in the power of color and its impact. Growing up in Mexico, being constantly surrounded by color, I’ve seen the strenght of its presence and what it can do to a person, an environment, a community, a culture.

NEW YORK CITY

  • Amanda Bacha

    MMoser, Associate & Senior Designer

  • Angeline Guzman

    TPG Architecture

  • Cristina Ainslie

    Regional Sales Director

    I chose to be part of Project Color Corps because I believe color has a positive effect on people and creates a world of beauty and compassion.

  • Ellie Goodlet

    InsideSource, NE Market Strategy and Arch Products

    I joined Project Color Corp because I am inspired by their mission and work and want to make sure that it is carried to the New York area.

  • Rebecca Dorris Steiger

    TPG Architecture, Senior Associate

  • Zachary Harwin

    SpectorGroup, Project Architect

    I joined Project Color Corps to make our city community a brighter place.

PORTLAND

  • Alison Selby

    ZGF Architects, Associate Principal

    Alison is an experienced architecture & design professional with a diverse portfolio. She is also a deeply committed humanitarian and Community Impact leader, focused on supporting vulnerable and under-served populations. Project Color Corps brings together her love of design with her love of community.

  • Gabrielle Enfield

    As a realtor, her listings always feature vibrant color accents and have distinct personalities that draw in the right buyers. Gabrielle also knows and appreciates the positive effects color can have on the community.

  • Puji Sherer

    Color, Marketing & Branding Consultant

    I joined Project Color Corps because I believe in the transformative power of color. Be it in the form of a public art or a fresh bouquet of flowers, color sparks joy that when amplified can create a lasting positive effect on the world around us.

  • Sondra Jakubowski

    PacificWRO, A&D Market Manager

    I heard Laura speak at an event and wanted to be a part of this incredible group!

OUR HOMEBASE TEAM:

  • Etienne Lehrer

    Graphic Design and Technical Support

  • Jean Orlebeke

    Graphic Design

  • Jordan Felling

    Development Director

  • Peter Weinstein Entralta

    Attorney

  • Veronica Vaskinn

    Homebase Administrator

  • Vicki Simon

    Visual Crusader

BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS

  • Frank Merlotti, Jr.

    Chairman of the Board

  • Shaun F. Wilde

    Vice President

  • Kevin Lee

    Treasurer

  • Katie Bowman

    Board Secretary

  • Andrew Belschner

    Fine Arts Community Liaison

  • Joan Price

    Director