About Mosaic Vissions

About Us

Mosaic Visions’ story

Mosaic Visions creates transformative spaces that spark cultural dialogue and creative expression through innovative arts, humanities, and interdisciplinary programming. Our work brings together our communities, with a particular focus on Jews of Color, fostering open conversations and meaningful connections across cultural traditions.

 

Through creative collaborations and artistic initiatives, we celebrate the richness of human expression while building pathways to deeper understanding. By bridging creative expression with civic engagement, we strengthen connections within the Jewish community and beyond, empowering leaders to shape new narratives that inspire change.

 

Our programs cultivate spaces where all voices are welcomed, traditions are honored, and artistic storytelling becomes a catalyst for connection, learning, and collective action.

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Our Story

Mosaic Visions’ commitment

Our commitment to advocacy, education, and social transformation remains steadfast as we work to generate greater visibility and understanding through arts and humanities. Together, we’re building a world where cultural expression becomes a powerful catalyst for social change, and where diverse communities can share their wisdom, creativity, and humanity in ways that honor both our distinct traditions and our shared future.

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Our Story

Mosaic Visions’ commitment

Our commitment to advocacy, education, and social transformation remains steadfast as we work to generate greater visibility and understanding through arts and humanities. Together, we’re building a world where cultural expression becomes a powerful catalyst for social change, and where diverse communities can share their wisdom, creativity, and humanity in ways that honor both our distinct traditions and our shared future.

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Building Connected Communities

Through conversation and dialogue, we strategize ways to strengthen and unify the Jewish community by embracing Jews from all backgrounds. Our commitment extends beyond words to action, fostering stronger, more connected and artistic local communities. The next level of action is working within the larger community, establishing action-oriented projects focused on community building— both nationally and internationally. These initiatives strengthen unique identities, promote acceptance, and create meaningful connections. We believe in employing both words and deeds that lead to positive changes.

Join Us in Acts of Loving-Kindness

Pirkei Avot reminds us that deeds of loving-kindness are one of the pillars on which the world stands. Whether you were born Jewish or are a Jew by choice, or identify as a Jew of Color or as an ally, we welcome you to find out more about the Mosaic Visions by signing up.

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Board of Governance

Guided by leaders committed to artistic and cultural enrichment, our board fosters collaboration and community engagement, ensuring Mosaic Visions fulfills its mission of connection, creativity, and impact.

Dr Shernita Lee

Board Chair | Diversity Advocate | Assistant Vice Provost | Computational Biologist

Dr. Shernita Lee leads Mosaic Visions’ Board while serving on the Advisory Board since 2020, she joins us as 2024 Board Chair. She currently serves as Assistant Vice Provost at Appalachian State University, and she is committed to equity and inclusion. Her journey from mathematics at Alabama State University to earning a doctorate in genetics, bioinformatics, and computational biology from Virginia Tech exemplifies the transformative power of diverse perspectives in STEM fields. Dr. Lee champions innovative approaches to inclusive excellence through her leadership, creating pathways for underrepresented students to thrive.

Andy Luse

Board Member | Strategic Executive | Systems Thinker | Arts Advocate

Earlier in his career, Andy held leadership roles in music education, including Director of Music at Bach to Rock, where he managed six schools and developed a standardized curriculum. He also founded Classics on the Rocks, a concert series bringing classical music to new audiences, and served as an Artist-in-Residence at Strathmore.

His educational background includes an MBA from UVA’s Darden School of Business, a Master’s in Music from Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins, and an A.B. in History from Princeton University.

Hadassah Sampson

Secretary of the Board

Hadassah Sampson, a health management systems student, advocates for equality and social justice, channeling her passion into prioritizing underserved communities as our Board Secretary.

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Dee Sanae

Founder & Visionary | Social Scientist | Cultural Curator | Creative Multi-disciplinary Producer

Dee Sanae, our visionary founder, leads with passion and dedication, steering Mosaic Visions toward a future of equity, diversity, and unity within the Jewish community.

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Hadassah Sampson

Secretary of the Board

Hadassah Sampson, a health management systems student, advocates for equality and social justice, channeling her passion into prioritizing underserved communities as our Board Secretary.

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Past Founding Board

Rain Pryor

Emeritus Board Member

Rain Pryor, writer, director, actress, and DEI strategist, passionately builds a community for BIPOC Jews, sharing their unique stories and contributing to Mosaic Visions’ mission.

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Larry Rubin

Emeritus Board Member

Larry Rubin, an advocate with a rich history in organizing, works tirelessly to build solidarity between African American and Jewish communities, fostering unity and social change.

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