The People

Meet the Team

  • Abdullah Elagha

    Abdullah Elagha

    COMMUNITY & EDUCATION LEAD

    Local Palestinian activist and community organizer with the Colorado Palestine Coalition as well as the U.S. Palestinian Community Network. As a creative, he brings the sound and soul of the Arab world to Denver's vibrant underground music scene.

  • Josie Angel

    Josie Angel

    PROJECT MANAGER

    Community organizer and educator creating arts-centered spaces for belonging and expression. Josie supports young adults with disabilities while organizing inclusive cultural events and Together4Palestine, a multidisciplinary gathering rooted in care and creativity.

  • Joie Ha

    Joie Ha

    CREATIVE OPERATIONS

    An activist, anthropologist, and artist, Joie Ha has over 15 years of experience in grassroots activism locally and globally. With her experience in storytelling across exhibitions, film, and more, Joie serves as a thought-partner in creative direction, and handles all things logistics for UNSEEN.

  • Malek Asfeer

    Malek Asfeer

    CREATIVE DIRECTOR

    A Denver based, award winning artist whose work bridges art and activism to amplify marginalized voices. He initiated and led this project as its creative director. He brought the team together and directed the creative process, ensuring the work remained grounded in intention, integrity, and lived experience.

  • Meera Alul

    Meera Alul

    CREATIVE LEAD

    Multidisciplinary artist and community organizer shaped by life between Palestine and the diaspora. Working with earth-based materials, Meera explores belonging, fragmentation, and the quiet lessons of the natural world.

The Artists

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Amanda Villarosa

A commercial and editorial photographer specializing in travel, lifestyle, portrait, and interior photography. Born and raised in LA, she brings over a decade of creative experience in NYC and has built and managed creative teams. Her work prioritizes storytelling with inclusivity, always fostering authentic representation on set.

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Armando Geneyro

A versatile photographer specializing in event coverage and street-level photography, based in Denver. He co-founded the collective Theyshootn, which hosts events and exhibits addressing social justice issues. His work has been featured in several local publications and museums, and he currently works for Denver Public Schools while offering youth photography workshops.

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Blake Jackson

A multidisciplinary creative based in Denver by way of Cheyenne, Wyoming.  Starting his career as an iPhone photographer, Blake quickly transitioned to becoming a full time photographer and, over time, a filmmaker and creative director. He’s the proud father of a beautiful little girl and ardent supporter of the working class and Black liberation.

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Elly Michaels

A seasoned editor, screenwriter, and director based in Denver. Her approach to storytelling is guided by a curiosity of the intricacies of our world and the complexities of our shared human experience.

Molly Olwig Solorzano

A self-taught photographer based in Cincinnati, specializing in artistic portraiture and commercial photography. With a decade of experience in the photo industry, Solorzano crafts story-driven imagery that reflects her deep connection to place and identity.

Sierra Jeter

Sierra is an Afro-Indegenous multidisciplinary artist and ancestral medicine practitioner based in Denver, CO, USA. Her work incorporates a range of mediums including photography, videography, acrylic pouring, and storytelling-driven work, inviting reflection and transformation.