CREATE with Shayna Velasquez
• – • GRAM
About the speaker
Shayna Velasquez is a motivator, connector, and creative leader dedicated to building meaningful experiences for people and communities. A Grand Valley State University alumna, she earned her degree in Advertising and Public Relations from the School of Communications.
Shayna is the founder of the Builders Club, a social club for women launching brands and businesses, fostering connection, growth, and community. She currently serves as the Community Engagement Manager at the Grand Rapids Art Museum, where she leads programs, partnerships, and collaborations that bring artists, entrepreneurs, and organizations together to create engaging, memorable experiences.
In addition, Shayna oversees GRAM’s Visionnaire Executive Committee, a select group of creatives, artists, and organization leaders who brainstorm, collaborate, and serve as ambassadors for the Museum in the broader community.
As a facilitator, curator, and creative strategist, Shayna is passionate about creating spaces where people can connect, be inspired, and thrive.
Local partners
Kendall College of Art and Design
Located in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University is committed to creating lasting impact in West Michigan and beyond through collaborative partnerships, cultural innovation, and an educational model that develops the talent of individuals into a force for intellectual growth, individual creativity, and community engagement.
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Focusing on art, design, and creativity, GRAM provides diverse platforms for experiences, ideas, and dialogue that enrich the human spirit and build practical learning skills. Through dynamic exhibitions, collections, learning initiatives, and community collaborations, GRAM serves as a cultural beacon and civic anchor.
Green Frog
From bold, emotive portraiture and polished product showcases to immersive environmental shoots and creative food & beverage productions—Green Frog creates visuals that resonate.
Green Frog is a team of two shooters, both with distinctly different audiences. Seth Thompson is all about personal, emotional connections through photography, video, music and art. Jeff Hage is a food and product photographer that knows the hospitality industry and consumer buying
Square One Design
We’re a tight-knit group of designers, passionate about creating brands that deliver exceptional results. Each solution is strategically and lovingly crafted to engage and delight your audience—to create an experience that stays in their mind long after their first encounter. The work we do reflects our talent, commitment to our clients, and a genuine love for what we do.
Bad Idea Social Club
Bad Idea Social Club is a podcast of stories, insights, and foolery with wildly talented creatives without judgment or filters. Mostly. Hosted by graphic designer, Aaron McCall with Joe Matteson and Amber Gray, BISC is for growers and showers and failures and friends.
dito by MadCap
dito is coffee without the extra steps. No pressure, no pretense—just really good coffee that fits into real life. The kind you grab on your way out, keep stocked in your kitchen, or bring to a friend’s place without overthinking it. It’s still sourced, roasted, and cared for by the same team behind Madcap, just designed to move differently.
Additional details
8:30AM: Doors Open
Check in, grab coffee, chat with your fellow creatives.
9:00AM: Introductions & Sponsors
Presentation begins with thank-you’s to all of our sponsors and volunteers.
9:10AM: Event Begins
Speaker will begin their presentation.
10:00AM: Event Ends
Reflect on the discussion with your fellow attendees!
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Location
Hosted at
GRAM
101 Monroe Center Street NW
Grand Rapids, Michigan United States 49503
When
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Photographer Olivia Easterday
Videographer Seth Thompson
