Who We Are
Portland Street Art Alliance (PSAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon, serving communities across the Pacific Northwest.
Art Fills the Void. Our mission is to advance street art culture by empowering artists to activate the spaces where we live, work, learn, and play.
PSAA began in 2012 as a grassroots collective of artists, academics, and advocates, and incorporated as a nonprofit in 2016. Since then, we have helped shape the region’s public art landscape through hundreds of mural projects, educational programs, and community events that make art accessible to all. We provide street artists with resources, professional development, and networking opportunities, and we advocate for more equitable and inclusive policies with civic leaders and stakeholders. Through place-based programs and partnerships, we help create communities where art thrives and artists flourish.
NETWORK
Build platforms that connect and support a diverse community of local, regional, and international artists. Connect artists with community members, businesses, and organizations to create commissioned murals, collaborative projects, and volunteer opportunities.
EDUCATE
Educate the public about the history and significance of street art, and make it more accessible through resources, interpretive tours, educational materials, and forums.
RESEARCH
Document and preserve the rich heritage of public art, and involve communities in restoring historic murals. Collect and publish data on street art to support progressive urban policies that help this craft and artistic community thrive.
ORGANIZE
Organize events and artistic interventions that create collaborative street art and build awareness and appreciation of street art and its traditions.
EXECUTIVE Director
TIFFANY CONKLIN | Executive DIRECTOR
Tiffany Conklin co-founded Portland Street Art Alliance in 2012 with Board President Tomás Valladares and leads the organization as Executive Director. She holds a BA in Cultural Anthropology and Sociology from the University of South Florida and an MA in Urban Studies from Portland State University, where she specialized in public space and wrote her thesis on graffiti, ideology, and public space. She brings more than 20 years of research experience, including at Nielsen and as a project manager at Portland State University's Survey Research Lab. That background shapes PSAA's data-driven, community-centered approach to public art. Tiffany oversees all of PSAA's programs and operations and works closely with artists, community partners, and civic leaders to expand access to street art across the region.
OUR TEAM
PSAA partners with independent contractors and consultants who bring specialized skills to our projects and programs.
SARA SJOL | CREATIVE & COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
Sara Sjol, founder of Something Clever Creative Services, provides communications, PR, social media, photography, and design services for PSAA. Sara has over a decade of experience working in the arts and 20 years of graphic design experience. A visual artist active in the Portland arts community, she founded The Recycled Rain Project, a group art show that created works using rainwater to raise environmental awareness and funds for environmental charities.
ELIZABETH ELLISON | COMMISSION PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Elizabeth Ellison provides project management services for PSAA's artist commissions. She brings deep expertise in strategic consulting across the creative industries, including arts and culture, design, retail, and entertainment. As lead and visionary of Portland's Better at Business Together Summit, she has spent the last decade helping nonprofits, local small businesses, and mission-driven organizations succeed.
Camila Salcedo | Grants & Data SERVICES
Camila Salcedo is a Venezuelan-born interdisciplinary artist based in Toronto, Canada, who provides grant writing and data services for PSAA. She has years of experience helping artists, collectives, and artists with disabilities secure funding from Canada's federal, provincial, and local granting bodies. Camila holds a BFA with a minor in Art History from NSCAD University, where she graduated as a full-tuition scholarship recipient and valedictorian of the Class of 2018.
SAPHYA RAZAQI LONES | GraFFLAB
Saphya Razaqi Lones planned and led GraffLab, PSAA's immersive youth street art program, in 2026. A past participant in youth programs PSAA co-hosted, Saphya is rooted in Afghan heritage and West Coast curiosity. She believes street art is a powerful tool for connection, cultural expression, and helping artists see the world around them as a canvas for possibility. Her love for the intersection of strategy and art comes from her studies in Graphic Design and Advertising at Portland State University and the University of the Arts London.
DEVIN FINLEY | SITE SUPPORT SERVICES
Devin Finley, a Portland muralist and founder of Define Arts, provides site support services for PSAA, including site setup, supply coordination, and ongoing support for our community art sites.
NOW CFO | FINANCIAL SERVICES
NOW CFO provides fractional CFO and accounting services for PSAA.
JACQUELINE BELLIVEAU | ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
After more than 30 years in the IT and Human Resources fields, Jacqueline Belliveau provides administrative support services for PSAA.
THOMAS LUEBBE | IT & DRONE SERVICES
After working as a Technical Product Marketing Manager and in other IT roles, Thomas Luebbe provides IT support and database services for PSAA. He is also a licensed drone pilot who provides aerial photography and video of PSAA's murals and projects.
JACK LEVY | Legal Advisor
Jack represents contractors and design professionals in litigation and transactions. He assists PSAA pro-bono with contracts and other legal issues. Jack is a big advocate for the arts, calling PSAA’s Taylor Electric Project his “happy place.”
KOHEL HAVER | LAWYER & ARTS ADVOCATE
Kohel is an advocate for the arts and artists. He is a copyright, free speech, and “fair use” maven. A fan and protector of public art in its various and myriad forms. Ars gratia artis - law for art's sake.
Board of Directors
Tomás Valladares | PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
Tomás Valladares is one of PSAA’s Founding Directors. As a Cuban-Venezuelan, Tomás is fluent in both English and Spanish. Tomás has worked as a producer and videographer since 2008, and holds a Masters in Arts Administration and Media Management from the University of Oregon. Tomás has helped manage art galleries including White Box and One Grand in Portland. Tomás is currently a Senior Creative Producer at Swift.
Galen MALCOLM | FOUNDING MEMBER
Galen Malcolm is a founding member of PSAA and serves on its Board of Directors. His art practice includes abstract and gestural forms, characters, and wildstyle lettering. Galen manages rotating public art spaces in Portland and has long-standing connections in the community. He earned a Bachelor’s in Liberal Studies, Sociology, and Graphic Design from Portland State University. Galen has supported PSAA since its founding and continues to help with site logistics for GraffLab and our Community Art Projects.
HUNTER SHOBE | BOARD MEMBER
Dr. Hunter Shobe is a Geography Professor at Portland State University. His courses focus on cultural geography, sense of place, urban landscapes, public space, and geographies of graffiti. Dr. Shobe has written several academic journal articles including, “Zero Graffiti for a Beautiful City: The Cultural Politics of Urban Space in San Francisco” and “Geographies of Graffiti Abatement: Zero Tolerance in Portland, San Francisco, and Seattle.”
DEANGELO RAINES | BOARD MEMBER
DeAngelo “DeLo” Raines is a third-generation Portlander, producer, DJ, contemporary artist, and art director. For decades, he has supported new and emerging brands, artists, and music performers, and he is a recognized member of Portland’s nightlife, music, art, and entertainment communities. His past initiatives include SERVICE, an underground venue for film, photography, and events, and ART NOT CRIME, a community organization that taught underserved youth art through the lens of graffiti.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Statement
Street art, by its nature, is an inclusive art form that celebrates, promotes, and reflects the achievements and messages of community artists from diverse cultures, heritages, and backgrounds. It provides access to artistic expression for the entire community, not just the privileged few with access to museums, galleries, and private art collections.
As a starting point, we expect everyone we work with, including board members, employees, contractors, and volunteers, to treat one another, artists, and everyone we engage in our work with respect, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, education, income level, or disability. We commit to addressing disrespect and intolerance wherever we find them. We value diversity, inclusion, and equity when selecting board members and engaging contractors.
But beyond words, diversity, inclusion, and equity are foundational to the street art and culture that PSAA helps create and support. We seek to work with people from diverse and underrepresented communities when engaging artists and others in our projects. Through our educational programs and community outreach, we strive to dispel myths and stereotypes about street art culture and the people who drive it. We are not afraid to challenge systemic inequities through the artistic messaging we create and help promote. We advocate for diverse and underrepresented artists in the communities we serve, and we celebrate and embrace our differences. Through our projects, we promote artwork that gives voice to diverse perspectives and champions diversity, inclusion, and equity.
PSAA Non-Discrimination Policy
Portland Street Art Alliance does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of contractors, volunteers, and vendors. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, contractors, vendors, and clients. Portland Street Art Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Policy on Non-Involvement in Active Criminal Cases
This policy outlines Portland Street Art Alliance's stance on refraining from involvement in active criminal cases to ensure that we remain impartial, mission-focused, and compliant with applicable laws and ethical standards. As an arts nonprofit, PSAA prioritizes our resources and efforts toward achieving our mission. Support will not extend to legal advocacy, commentary, or intervention in legal processes. In alignment with our values and to maintain neutrality, PSAA does not engage in, comment on, or provide support for matters related to active criminal investigations, prosecutions, or proceedings. While we empathize with individuals impacted by criminal cases, any assistance provided will focus exclusively on areas directly aligned with our mission. Any inquiries related to active criminal cases will be referred to legal counsel or designated representatives, ensuring all responses are consistent with this policy. This policy does not preclude PSAA from addressing broader systemic issues that intersect with our mission, provided such efforts do not pertain to specific, active criminal cases. If legally required (e.g., through subpoena or court order), PSAA will cooperate with law enforcement or judicial authorities, while maintaining compliance with applicable privacy and confidentiality laws.
Confidentiality Policy
Portland Street Art Alliance is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all individuals we work with. Information shared with us in the course of our work, including personal, artistic, or organizational details, will be treated with the utmost care and discretion. Confidential information is stored securely, with access limited to a small set of authorized personnel only. Electronic and physical records are managed in compliance with applicable data protection laws. PSAA shares confidentiality guidelines with its staff, contractors, and representatives, and confidentiality terms are included in our contractor agreements. Unauthorized disclosure of confidential information may result in termination of employment, contract, or affiliation. PSAA does not voluntarily provide information to law enforcement or other governmental authorities unless legally obligated to do so (e.g., through a valid subpoena or court order). In the event of a legal request for information, the organization will consult with our legal counsel to ensure compliance with applicable laws while safeguarding the rights and confidentiality of the affected parties.
Conflict of Interest & Whistle Blower Policies Available Upon Request
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