Youth Empowerment Through Arts and Humanities
Executive Director
| Executive Director | Mrs. Mariela Moscoso |
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| director@yeahrocks.org | |
| Term Start | October 2021 |
| Mariela's Experience: Mariela brings a rich background in arts, humanities, and non-profit management, cultivated through a lifetime of experiences. From her upbringing in Puerto Rico to her college years in Washington, DC and Italy, and teaching English in Japan to sharing the transformative power of art in New York City, Mariela's journey has underscored the profound impact of the arts on self-awareness, understanding, and appreciation for others. Fluent in Spanish and deeply committed to fostering youth voices, Mariela has consistently advocated for arts education and engaged in advocacy for diverse communities. As an art teacher at both public and private schools in Brooklyn and Queens, New York, Mariela developed curricula focusing on visual art as a powerful tool for comprehensive education and communication skills. While Director of Grants at HOLA in Evansville, IN, she supported the enhancement of cultural diversity and success of Latinos across various sectors, from education to health, safety, workforce, economic strength, and leadership. In her most recent role as Director of Grants at Monroe Harding, Mariela dedicated herself to providing foster care and vulnerable youth with essential resources, programming, and funding, creating a safe community and guiding them towards success in adulthood. With Mariela now at the helm as Executive Director of YEAH!, she is working towards creating more accessibility to the transformative power of art to support young people, foster artistic expression, increase communication and strengthen community. Mariela envisions building a diverse team of staff, instructors, board members, community partners, program participants, and supporters. Together, YEAH! will integrate the Nashville community through progressive arts and music programming in a space where creativity, leadership and collaboration thrive. |
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Senior Staff
| Name | Title |
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| Mariela Moscoso | Executive Director |
Staff
| Full Time Staff | 2 |
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| Part Time Staff | 0 |
| Volunteers | 30 |
| Contractors | 15 |
| Retention Rate | 85% |
Plans & Policies
| Does your organization have a Fundraising Plan? | Yes |
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| Does your organization have a Strategic Plan? | Yes |
| Years Strategic Plan Considers | 2 |
| When was the Strategic Plan adopted? | December 2023 |
| Does your organization have a Management Succession Plan? | Yes |
| Does your organization have a Policy and Procedure Plan? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Nondiscrimination Policy? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Whistle Blower Policy? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Document Destruction Policy? | Yes |
Evaluation
| Is there a formal evaluation for... | Frequency (if applicable) | |
|---|---|---|
| CEO/Executive Director | Yes | Quarterly |
| Senior Management | Yes | Annually |
| Non-Management | No | Quarterly |
Affiliations
| Affiliation | Year |
|---|---|
| Alignment Nashville | 2017 |
| Americans for the Arts | 2014 |
| Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville | 2016 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle TN | 2017 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle TN | 2023 |
| Cameron Middle School | 2022 |
| CASE (Character And Skills Education) | 2022 |
| Center for Nonprofit Management (Nashville) | 2019 |
| Community Foundation of Middle TN | 2021 |
| Conexion Americas | 2021 |
| Country Music Association (CMA) | 2019 |
| Donelson Middle School | 2022 |
| Frist Art Museum | 2022 |
| Good Neighboor Festivals | 2022 |
| JE Moss Elementary | 2022 |
| Jessi Zazu, Inc. | 2018 |
| Metro Arts Commission | 2016 |
| Metro Nashville Public Schools | 2019 |
| Nashville After Zone Alliance | 2022 |
| Oasis Center | 2018 |
| Templeton Academy | 2023 |
| Tennesseans for the Arts | 2015 |
| Tennessee Arts Commission | 2013 |
Awards
| Award / Recognition | Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Best Adult Education Program | Nashville Scene | 2018 |
| Best of Nashville (Best Kids Music Program) | Nashville Scene | 2012 |
| Best of Nashville (Best New Music Camp for Kids) | Nashville Scene | 2010 |
| Best of Nashville (Best Youth Music) | Nashville Scene | 2013 |
| Best Summer Camp | Nashville Scene | 2014 |
| Best of Murfreesboro (Non-Profit Organization) | Best of Murfreesboro (Non-Profit Organization) | 2023 |
