Tim Lowke holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Education in Educational Administration from Southwest Texas State University. With over 35 years of experience in K–12 and museum education, he serves as the Director of Fine Arts – Visual Arts for Round Rock ISD. An NAEA School for Art Leaders graduate, Tim has held leadership roles within the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA), including serving as President. He is a published author, working artist, and longtime faculty member of The Contemporary Austin at Laguna Gloria. His research explores the role of sense of belonging within art education. Tim’s hobbies include painting, drawing, and creating art. He aims to continue building his professional art practice while empowering art educators through leadership.

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Dr. Veronica Alvarez is the Executive Director of Create CA, where she advocates for equitable access to arts education for all students across California. She has worked in arts education for over 20 years, serving in leadership roles at CalArts and the Getty and LACMA museums. Veronica has also consulted for the Kennedy Center, UCLA, and the U.S. State Department on arts and education initiatives. Her work focuses on culturally relevant curricula, inclusive teaching practices, and decolonizing education. She is a published author, speaker, and currently serves as the Southern Area Co-Director for CAEA and Vice President of the Board at the Museum of Neon Art. Veronica enjoys reading, spending time with her two sons and Boston Terrier, and discovering new books weekly. Her future goal is to ensure all six million California students have access to the full spectrum of the arts.

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