Meet the artist

Tiesha is a multifaceted leader who is a Storytelling Visual Artist and founder of the Sunflower Soul Project, a healing arts initiative dedicated to using art to support the mental and emotional well-being of families affected by violence. Her work has been formally recognized by the Arizona House of Representatives, highlighting her significant impact, art and leadership within the state.  

Tiesha has built a successful career by combining her creativity, event planning, community-building skills, and inclusive leadership. These strengths have helped her lead and support important community projects, such as a healing art project involving 27 families and survivors of domestic violence, dedicated to her sister Delores, who was tragically lost to gun violence. Tiesha uses her expertise to help communities heal from trauma through the power of art. Her commitment to advocacy and education shines through her work as a Teaching Artist with organizations like Free Arts, Aliento, Girl Scouts, the McCain Institute’s “R.E.A.L. Friends Don’t Campaign,” and the City of Phoenix’s “Paint Phoenix Purple,” among others. 

Tiesha is a first generation college graduate and earned a BA degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, focusing on Family Studies and Business from ASU. She also completed the Milan Art Institute Mastery Program and is a graduate of The Collective Creative Leadership program at Mesa Arts Center, as well as the Women’s Leadership Development Forum. 

Tiesha is a proud aunt of eleven nieces and nephews. She loves studying the Word, traveling, being in nature, and expressing her creativity while living her purpose. As a native to Arizona, Tiesha continues to invest in her community, sowing seeds of healing and creating lasting impact.