Caroline began her art journey in the UK at just four years old and has been creating ever since. A graduate of the renowned Brighton College of Art, she co-founded The Joy of Drawing with fellow Brit Katy Lea after years of teaching drawing and painting around Silicon Valley. When the pandemic struck, they wrote The Joy of Drawing: A Beginner’s Manual (available on Amazon), and transitioned their teaching online. This evolution led to the founding of The Joy of Drawing, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring creativity and enriching lives through art. Caroline is also an exhibiting artist based in San Francisco, where she lives near her family.

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Originally from Seattle, WA, Cassia is a lifelong artist with a deep passion for digital art education. She brings a thoughtful, design-driven approach to leadership, with a background spanning strategic planning, operations, and digital communications. As Deputy Director of The Joy of Drawing, she leads organizational planning, program management, co-develops our digital art curriculum, and guides content and branding strategy to connect and grow our creative community.

Agnes came to the Joy of Drawing from a career in business management. She now teaches many of our library art classes. During the pandemic, she reconnected with the creative arts in a much more hands-on way, which has rekindled her love of drawing. She enjoys helping others get started on their artistic journeys.

Mindy joined The Joy of Drawing through our library teaching program. She is a perfect representation of the meld of art and science.  She holds a PhD in Neural Science from Stanford University, but her active study and love of art have become equally, if not more important in her life. She is a gifted instructor and we are proud to have her on the team.

Teresa joined The Joy of Drawing after 10+ years working as a Technical Recruiter with tech companies, and universities. She is now focused on her love of art and bringing together local communities. She currently volunteers with the Friends of the Library, and hosts beach clean-ups in her spare time. Teresa loves teaching fun techniques with watercolor and collage and hopes to spread her love of art to Bay Area residents.

Andrew is a partner at DLA Piper LLP (US), a global law firm located in more than 40 countries.  He also spends time working on domestic and international pro bono projects, including an annual training of women lawyers in Nepal.  In the past, Andrew served as Board Chair of Children's Health Council and Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto. 

 Andrew learned of The Joy of Drawing through its online classes and has served as Board Chair since its incorporation in 2022.  Andrew most enjoys travel sketching and drawing trees.

Mark is a Managing Partner at Mark Setzen CPA, LLP in Menlo Park, California. A Bay Area resident since 1984, after moving from South Africa and Canada. Mark’s wife Robyn has been involved in The Joy of Drawing programs for many years.

He is actively involved as our Treasurer and incoming Treasurer for two other major non-profits in the Bay Area.

Kelly has worked in the non-profit sector for many years conducting legal research and analysis.  She is a lover of the arts with experience as an actor and dancer in stage productions throughout the Bay Area.

Sharon is an Artist, Art Educator, and Advocate. Whether you are a creator, or an appreciator, Sharon firmly believes that art can help us all find commonality, understanding, and perspective on life.

Sharon has partnered with the Joy of Drawing as a Board Member and Curriculum Advisor to support inclusive, and pervasive art participation for all.