Meet our team
Thu Hoang
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Kyra White
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Thu Hoang ✿ Kyra White ☘︎
Nhi Bui
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Hana Yamamoto-Rodriguez
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Nhi Bui ᨒ Hana Yamamoto-Rodriguez ⋆˙⟡
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Aliyah Nadal
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Anushka Savale
❀ Aliyah Nadal ✮ Anushka Savale
Thu Hoang (she/her)
Executive Director
With a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science and a certification in Early Childhood Education from Harvard, Thu merges her deep passion for nature, education, and creativity into everything she does. Over 15 years, she crafted compelling brand stories for global companies like Unilever, Kimberly-Clark, and PepsiCo—work that fueled her love for storytelling, visual expression, and purposeful design. At the heart of her work is a belief that creativity is a powerful force for growth, connection, and joyful discovery.
Nhi Bui (she/her)
Marketing Manager
Nhi is a multidisciplinary designer with dual degrees in Fashion Design and Merchandising & Business Operations from California State University, Long Beach. As our Marketing Manager, she brings years of experience leading creative teams, developing branding strategies, and delivering high-impact design work across platforms. With a background in fashion, digital design, and UX, Nhi blends artistic vision with strategic thinking to elevate our studio’s presence both online and in the community
Allie Lan (she/her)
Art Teacher
Allie holds dual Master’s degrees in Art Education from Tufts University and Communication & Education from Columbia University. With a rich background in both visual arts and curriculum design, she brings experience teaching in schools, museums, and after-school programs. Allie’s creative approach blends art, culture, and play to spark joy and imagination in every child she teaches.
Anushka Savale (she/her)
Art Teacher
Anushka is a multidisciplinary teaching artist with a Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts from AMDA College of the Performing Arts. With a strong background in pottery, painting, and dance, she creates joyful, inclusive spaces where creativity and self-expression flourish. Her warm, adaptable teaching style ensures every child feels seen, supported, and inspired.
Aliyah Nadal (they/them)
Art Teacher
Aliyah is an illustrator and teaching artist with a BFA in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and an associate degree in Film. She brings years of experience mentoring and teaching youth in creative spaces—from character design to portfolio development. With a passion for storytelling and community engagement, Aliyah helps young artists explore self-expression through art.
Kyra White (she/her)
Art Teacher
Kyra is an art educator with a degree in Art History and Fine Arts from the Fashion Institute of Technology. She’s taught fine art techniques to children in both classroom and community settings, blending structure with creativity. Kyra’s passion lies in helping young artists explore new mediums while building confidence and artistic voice
Hana Yamamoto-Rodriguez (she/they)
Art Teacher
Hana is a passionate teaching artist and honors student at Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College, where she’s pursuing a double major in Studio Art and Emerging Media Studies. She has experience leading art and STEM classes for children ages 5–12 in schools and museums across NYC. Hana brings a vibrant blend of creativity, care, and multilingual teaching experience to every classroom she joins.
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