Elle de Lyon is an award-winning Creative Producer, Director, Curator, and Event Producer, as well as a Community Arts Administrator and Developer. A cultural leader and arts practitioner, she is also a performing spoken word music artist and writer who believes in creating safe places for self-expression. Elle began as a participant at R.I.S.E. Edutainment’s inception as a grassroots collective in 2012 and advanced through volunteering and project management to become the Program Director in 2021. Her commitment to service has been pivotal to her success and the growth of the organization. Elle inspires others to volunteer and views service as the cornerstone of both her achievements and the organization’s development. Her work reflects a dedication to community-engaged place-making, collective joy, and innovative artistic futures.