with Ridvan Foxhall
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Ridvan Foxhall has more than 20 years of experience advancing education, the arts, and racial healing. She is a licensed occupational therapist and Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator who serves children and youth with special needs and their families. In 2006, she created the Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) in Peekskill, New York, a program that serves a diverse group of children ages 8–17. CTC is dedicated to building character on stage through the performing arts and instilling in children a sense that they can share in the community’s interests and be a positive voice of change in the world. Ridvan (pronounced RIZ-wan) is also the founder and executive director of New Era Creative Space (NECS), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire stronger communities through creative programs. NECS offers yearlong creative and innovative programs for children and youth with an emphasis on social action.