The Team
Founder:
Sabrina Phillips
Sabrina is a passionate advocate for equity, art, and education, completing a PhD in Social Justice in Education. With over two decades of teaching experience across Egypt, Qatar, Thailand, the UK, and the U.S., Sabrina has cultivated a global perspective on culturally responsive education. As the former Senior Educator at the Art Institute of Chicago, she led initiatives that connected diverse communities to the transformative power of art.
Sabrina is the founder of Equity Through Art, dedicated to using art to foster brave conversations on identity, empathy, and systemic change. Her signature program, Inner Strength, Outer Impact, empowers community advocates, working with the unhoused, veterans, and women’s advocacy groups, by addressing burnout and cultivating self-compassion. Her work has impacted countless participants, encouraging sustainable personal growth and collective healing.
“I create spaces where people can pause, connect, and grow through art and conversation. These are spaces for healing and understanding, where creative expression helps us process emotions, share stories, and build empathy. I want participants to leave feeling more grounded, inspired, and ready to bring what they’ve discovered into their own communities and relationships.”
Career Highlights
Art Institute of Chicago
Senior Educator and Director of Teacher Programs
Chair of the Equity Steering Comittee
Blanton Museum of Art at The University of Texas
Director of K12 Education and Teacher Programs
Austin Community College
Professor of Art History
Lancaster University, UK
PhD Candidate in Social Justice in Education
Director of Operations:
Dr Nirupama Kumar
Dr. Kumar brings a truly unique and powerful blend of expertise and passion to our organization. Her remarkable journey is a testament to the idea that science and art are two sides of the same coin when it comes to understanding and connecting with humanity.
Her career path is nothing short of inspiring, taking her from the intense, focused world of neurosurgery to the highly creative, communicative realms of graphic design and education. Dr. Kumar hasn’t stopped there, channeling her curiosity and drive into painting, acting, writing, and directing. This vast experience in both the precision of neuroscience and the empathy of the arts gives her a visionary approach to operations and impact.
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