Board of Directors
Interested in supporting Street Wise Arts in a deeper way? Consider serving on our Board of Directors. Email hello@streetwisearts.org for more information.
Leah Brenner Clack, Executive Director
Leah Brenner Clack is the Founder and Executive Director of Street Wise Arts, a nonprofit organization bridging art and activism. Leah is dedicated to providing a platform for artists and empowering youth and communities around the front range through public art opportunities and mural festivals. Leah’s foundation as a curator and gallerist evolved into her passion for working with artists, youth and community. She is a certified Change Leader with Colorado Creative industries with her project, Arts Martin Acres. She is also the Executive Director for the North Boulder Art District and has volunteered for various other nonprofit arts and culture organizations on the front range. Her personal creative work focuses on experimental ceramic art.
Graham Hill, Chair
Graham Hill joins the board in late 2022 after years of collaboration and support of Street Wise Arts. Graham is born and raised in Boulder, CO and shares a deep connection to the arts and community. Graham founded Shared Paths Boulder and has served on numerous nonprofit boards.
Jeff Goldberg
After a successful career in the Retail and Fashion industry, Jeff is enjoying his full time focus on photography – creating, coaching and teaching. Jeff splits his photography time across nature/wildlife and fashion/portraits capturing images of our natural world and the people in it. When he is not around Boulder, Jeff can be found traveling and exploring. Since moving to Boulder with his wife a few years ago, Jeff has worked with a few local non-profit organizations and now brings his combination of artistic and business background to the Street Wise Arts Board.
Emerson Groebner
A Longmont native, Emerson is passionate about shaping better urban environments and fostering vibrant, inclusive communities. With a background in market research, finance, and community-focused initiatives, she brings a strategic mindset and a love for creative placemaking to Street Wise Arts.
When she’s not working or volunteering, Emerson finds joy in hands-on creativity and sustainability. She is an amateur potter, a dedicated gardener, and an urban farm enthusiast, believing that green spaces and local food systems are essential to thriving cities. She also loves nothing more than cooking for the people in her life, seeing food as another way to bring communities together.
As a board member, Emerson is excited to support Street Wise Arts in amplifying artists’ voices, driving community engagement, and ensuring that art continues to play a pivotal role in the urban landscape.
Jake Hudson-Humphrey
Jake joined the Board of Street Wise Arts in 2025, bringing his passion for public art and community engagement. Originally from Michigan, he attended Claremont McKenna College in California before moving to Boulder in 2019. As the Public Art Program Coordinator for the City of Boulder’s Office of Arts and Culture, he supports the development of public art initiatives that enhance the city’s creative landscape. He also works with The Hill Merchant Association, advocating for businesses in the University Hill Commercial District.
Nyasha James-Davis
Nyasha is a multidisciplinary artist, conversant as a model, DJ, dancer, yogi and actress. Her formal training includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. She has extensive professional experience dancing, modeling, and the face of campaigns and commercials for national and international brands; Nike, Jordan Brand, Maybelline, Mcdonalds, Allure, American Eagle, SHEIN, Nikon and more. She has been seen in music videos and dancing alongside artists Lil Jon, Iggy Azalea, Queen Herby, DJ Cloud, Maeta, and more. As an actress, she has landed co-star roles on Starz Tv, and Comedy Central. Was the DJ in a national commercial for MTV Music Awards, has a teaching certification in Vinyasa Yoga, and recognition as a Bikram Yoga state yogi champion. Soul currently splits her time between Boulder, CO and Los Angeles, CA. She is living an artful life bringing a perspective that's uniquely her own to every project in front of the camera and on the stage.
Sarah Wiebenson
Sarah joined the Board of Street Wise Arts in 2024. She grew up in the Boston area and lived in cities across the U.S. and Europe before settling in Boulder in 2014. By day, Sarah develops programs and policies to bring vibrancy to urban areas, and as a board member with Street Wise Arts Sarah aims to build relationships and raise funds to support the ability of artists to bring vibrancy and inclusivity to the street life of Boulder.
Staff
Allison Greene, Education Manager
Allison Greene is an experienced art educator and program manager with a background in advertising and marketing.
After years as an Art Director in New York City, Allison earned her Master of Arts in Teaching and taught in the New York City public school system for many years. She later began staging events for the wider art community there, which led her to curating and managing public art festivals as well.
In addition to working for Street Wise Arts, Allison currently helps a consortium of arts organizations in Denver, developing programming for creatives that provides inspiration and enhances creative skill development. She recently completed the Leadership Arts program through the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts, and is committed to art advocacy, increasing access to creative expression and career development for youth, adults, and marginalized communities here in Colorado.
Allyson Burbeck, Communication & Program Manager
Allyson Burbeck is a writer, art historian, and art administrator. She received her M.A. in art history from the University of Colorado Boulder.
While a graduate student, Allyson worked with the Latino History Project and CU Boulder Visual Resource Center to archive the materials of renowned Chicano artist Emanuel Martinez. She also collaborated with the Chicano/a/x Murals of Colorado Project to aid its mission of protecting, preserving, and promoting Chicanx murals in the state. Her master's thesis investigated the connection between Chicanx muralism and placemaking in Denver’s La Alma-Lincoln Park neighborhood and the rising threat of gentrification and street art culture.
Allyson is passionate about making sure that street art remains a democratic and inclusive realm that represents the local community and raises awareness for social justice issues.