Personal Biography:

Bernadette Montez is currently the In-School Program Director at Streetside Stories, a literacy and arts community based organization that inspires young people to share the stories of their lives through writing, digital media, performance and the visual arts. Prior to working with Streetside Stories, Bernadette worked as an art educator with institutions such as Zeum, the University of California, Berkeley, New York University, the Guggenheim Museum and the International Center of Photography in New York.

An artist and Bay Area native, Bernadette is committed to ensuring that all young people are empowered and have equal access to educational, creative and career development opportunities.

Bernadette holds a BA in Film and American Studies from the University of California, Berkeley and an MA in Studio Art from New York University.

Goals:

Goals for the Fellowship

• Work to provide innovative opportunities for young people that will give them space to express their voice, create meaning and engage in community through art and technology.
• Learn more about public policies that impact access to technology and educational opportunities for young people.
• Become a stronger advocate and resource in the community.