FAQ: MOVE Artists Board of Advisors Appointments and Initiative Details

What is MOVE Artists and what is its purpose?

MOVE Artists is a nonpartisan civic engagement initiative powered by the Drake Institute of Women’s Policy that leverages the creativity and influence of artists to boost voter registration and turnout across the United States.

Why are these board appointments significant for MOVE Artists?

These appointments bring artistic training, technical expertise, and strategic insight needed to connect with communities in culturally meaningful and civically impactful ways as the initiative prepares for its official launch.

Who are the new members of the MOVE Artists Board of Advisors?

The seven new members are Sarah Wilber (former Kennedy Center VP), Jordan Shelby West, Ph.D. (GWU Associate Vice Provost), Ian Alden Russell, Ph.D. (global arts executive), Cameron Nelson (TEDxSouthCentral Executive Producer), Jheri Holbert, Ed.D. (Kids4Equity Founder), Christina Heliotis, LL.M. (attorney and artist), and Dianne Giacoio (Capezio VP).

When does the MOVE Artists initiative officially launch?

MOVE Artists is scheduled for official launch in fall 2025, with the board appointments effective immediately as of August 20, 2025.

How will MOVE Artists achieve its voter engagement goals?

The initiative will produce artistic works that double as civic engagement tools through partnerships with college campuses, creative hubs, and community organizations across the United States.

What types of expertise do the new board members bring?

The board members bring expertise spanning arts, culture, education, law, business, and community engagement, including experience in capital campaigns, academic leadership, global arts execution, business development, and performing arts.

How long will the board members serve their terms?

Each board member will serve a two-year term on the MOVE Artists Board of Advisors.

Where can I find more information about MOVE Artists?

More information is available at MOVE Artists’ website.

Who leads MOVE Artists and what is their background?

Destiny Drake West, MAS, founder of MOVE Artists and CEO of the Drake Institute of Women’s Policy, leads the initiative with the philosophy that ‘Art moves people, and people move communities forward.’