Born and raised in Washington, DC, it’s hard to put a label on Cheryl “Cee-Cee” Hardy’s involvement with the many activities around the DMV.  Cee-Cee has been involved with the festival since 2005, serving in the capacities of Deputy Festival Operator, Stage Manager and MC for the Dance Plaza, an international, interactive dance stage, Volunteer Coordinator, Business Outreach Coordinator, as well as the Media Relations and Outreach Coordinator. Cee-Ceel, with her dedication and willingness to assist in any capacity, also worked with the Taste of DC as the Volunteer Coordinator and the Media Relations contact.  She has a love for the community and people and also coordinates large-scale events for the Federal Government.  Cee-Cee continuously promotes partnerships with local programs around the city to help others transition back into the community, thru volunteering. 

For more info on the Dance Plaza, please visit https://www.facebook.com/danceplaza.adams.morgan or email admo.danceplaza@gmail.com.

Born in Corinto, El Salvador, Josue Martinez is a passionate multimedia artist and graphic designer with more than twenty-five years of experience creating inspired works of art. He studied at the prestigious Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA).  Josue is the founder of Art in Promotions, a full-service graphic design firm. As a community artist,  Josue has worked with a variety of youth and change-making organizations to help educate, develop and improve surrounding communities.

For more info, visit Corinto Gallery