ANSA (Civil Society). Artists for a New South Africa combats HIV/AIDS, advance human rights, assist children orphaned by disease, and educate and empower youth through the arts, culture, and social justice.

By the Bay Treasures (Business) By the Bay Treasures, owned by artist Cheryl King, is your premiere supplier of all-natural, 100% surf-tumbled sea glass reclaimed from the waters of the Pacific Ocean. From custom made .925 sterling jewelry to ocean arts and keepsake gifts, By the Bay Treasures transforms glass refuse into art that is one of a kind and magical in it's natural simplicity.

Dianna Cohen (Staff; Co-founders; Artist). Creative Director Dianna Cohen is a Los Angeles-based multimedia visual artist, painter and curator. She is best known for her works using recycled plastic bags ranging from small hanging pieces to room-sized installations. In 2007, Cohen expanded into making wearable art pieces using recycled materials. Solo shows include Post, Art Affairs gallery in Amsterdam, the Sutton Gallery in Melbourne, and Frank Pictures in Santa Monica, CA. She has shown in group exhibitions at Affirmation Arts in NYC, the Riverside Art Museum in Riverside, the Bronx Museum in NYC and the Tampa Museum of Art in Florida. In 2008 she had work in the exhibition Just How does A Patriot Act at The OCCCA in Orange County and at SPARC in Venice, CA and in the exhibition Recreate in Santa Monica. In 2009, Cohen had solo exhibitions at Elizabeth Budia Gallery, Barcelona, and Art From Scrap in Santa Barbara. In 2010, her work was exhibited in BCN: Nights Gallery in Barcelona, Spain.

Chris Jordan (Artist; Founding Member). Chris Jordan is an internationally acclaimed photographic artist and social activist whose work explores the detritus of American mass culture. Chris's work is exhibited widely in the US and Europe, and has been featured in magazines, newspapers, weblogs, documentary films and television programs all over the globe. He is the 2010 recipient of the Sierra Club's Ansel Adams Award for Conservation Photography, and he lives in Seattle with his wife the poet Victoria Sloan Jordan, and his son Emerson.

Keb' Mo' (Musician). Keb’ Mo’ is a three time Grammy winner for Contemporary Blues Album and was Grammy nominated for Country Song of the Year for ‘I Hope’ a co-write with the Dixie Chicks that appears on their latest album. His songs have also been covered by such artists as BB King, Wynonna, Joe Cocker, Buddy Guy, Robert Palmer and Tom Jones! He has been a featured guest on other artist recordings including India.Aire, Marcus Miller, Natalie Cole, Bonnie Raitt, Solomon Burke, Ray Charles, BB King, Buddy Guy, The Dixie Chicks, Amy Grant, Willie Nelson, and the global musical movement of Playing for Change.

Manuel Mansylla (Staff). Manuel has always felt a strong passion for nature and a deep connection with the oceans. As an artist and designer, Manuel has been invited to renowned art exhibits in which he calls into question conventional definitions that have defined our lifestyles. For many years, Manuel has been devoted to raising awareness of the world’s single-use-plastics-over-consumption and co-founded trashpatch.org in 2008. Trashpatch.org has become a leading voice in New York in regards to redefining waste and lifestyles. Manuel has also a background in architecture and design and resides in New York City. For more information about the artist visit: www.manman.me

John Noel (Artist)

Michaelanne Petrella (Staff): Publicist and PR Manager Michaelanne Petrella is a San Francisco Bay Area writer and publicist. She has worked with authors, film makers, environmentalists, designers, and artists. She has a passion for raising awareness about issues of public health and pollution.

Raymond Pettibon ( Artist)

Amelia Rueda (Artist; Radio Personality) Ms. Rueda is the director and host of radio program “Nuestra Voz” (Our Voice), which airs on Radio Monumental (93.5) in San Jose, Costa Rica. She has been a journalist for more than three decades, with work on radio, television, and the internet.

Deborah Santana (Writer) Deborah Santana is an author, philanthropist, activist for peace and social justice, and founder of Do A Little, a non-profit that serves women and girls in the areas of health, education and happiness. Ms. Santana has produced two documentary films with Emmy-award winning director Barbara Rick: Road to Ingwavuma and Girls of Daraja. She also sits on the board of Artists for a New South Africa.