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ALL THINGS SHINING

All Things Shining is an experimental improvisational quartet exploring the communal connections that bind people across all communities in times of conflict. Featuring Marcus Elliot, Jon Monteverde, Chace Morris, and Chien-An Yuan

music group

KIM DEBORD

An artist and educator with over twenty years of experience as a freelance creative, Kim currently works with Invisible Engines, LLC  providing design and strategy for non-profits and social justice organizations. In addition to graphic design, Kim has applied her creative problem solving skills and holistic approach to art and exhibitions, special events, interiors and spaces, and textiles and fashion. She is affiliated with Is/Land performance collective and is a co-founder of Cluster Museum. She is a passionate advocate for community arts and is involved with the Ann Arbor Art Center and Riverside Arts Center in Ypsilanti. Kim earned her BFA in fibers from the University of Michigan, AAS in fashion design from Parsons School of Design, and her MFA, as a trustee merit scholar in fibers and material studies from the Art Institute of Chicago.

https://kimdebord.com/

fiber artist
journalist / producer

ZOSETTE GUIR

Zosette Guir oversees content operations and production for Detroit PBS’ award-winning news and public affairs programs, “One Detroit” and “American Black Journal.” She is a second-generation Filipina American who believes in storytelling that reflects people’s daily lived experiences.

Guir is managing producer for Detroit PBS’ One Detroit, a news and public affairs program grounded in immersive community engagement. In her current position, she works with producers across the station’s local news and public affairs programs and leads its Asian American and Pacific Islander Advisory Committee comprised of community stakeholders within southeast Michigan.

Her work has been honored with awards by the Society of Professional Journalists Detroit Chapter, the Michigan Association of Broadcasters and the Michigan Emmys. She currently serves as the governing board representative for the Michigan Chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association.

Customer Service Manager

IS/LAND

IS/LAND is an interdisciplinary Performance Collaborative composed of AAPI artists and collaborators. Our performances center movement, storytelling, and aesthetics as processes to explore the extensive and diverse landscape of AAPI lived experience, including an increased focus on optimizing audience engagement through reflection, education, and dialogue.

IS/LAND performances and exhibitions include the Cranbrook Art Museum, Links Hall, Detroit Institute of Arts, A2AC Gallery, AADL - Downtown, and Spread Arts.

IS/LAND has been commissioned by Synapse Arts, Pivot Arts, and the Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation.

https://is-land.org/

MARO KARIYA

With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience. They set the tone for everything we do.

Founder

A.H. KIM

Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.

Sales Manager
Marketing Director

BILL KUBOTA

Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.

Customer Service Manager

NA FOREST LIM

Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.

JOO WON PARK

With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience. They set the tone for everything we do.

Founder

KRISTINE PATNUGOT

Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.

Sales Manager
Marketing Director

TOKO SHIIKI

Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.

Customer Service Manager

STEADY FLIGHT CIRCLE

Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.

LINH MY TRUONG

With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience. They set the tone for everything we do.

Founder

MICHELLE YANG

Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.

Sales Manager
Marketing Director

JULIE ZHU

Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.