Lore V. - Teaching Artist

Lore is a trauma-informed visual art educator and multidisciplinary artist who has been part of the Redeme Studio teaching team since 2018. With over a decade of experience in public schools and therapeutic settings, Lore brings a contemporary, inclusive approach to arts education engaging students of all ages through creative, healing-centered practices.

Her personal art explores themes of sustainability and vulnerability through performance, video, and visual media. Lore’s work has been featured internationally, including screenings at MoMA, L.I. MoCA, and La NoBienal in Costa Rica, as well as performances at Newark Symphony Hall and KuBe at Ethan Cohen Gallery.

Lore uses art to help people reflect, connect, and grow, bringing together personal experiences and big-picture ideas to inspire deeper connection with themselves and others.

Regina A. – Community Engagement Specialist

Regina is a community advocate and wellness facilitator with extensive experience supporting vulnerable populations across New Jersey.

She is a Board of Trustees member for Redeme Studio’s nonprofit initiative, ART+, where she helps lead programs that provide food, shelter, and holistic support for survivors of domestic violence, low income and displaced individuals.

Regina is currently pursuing an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is passionate about creating safe, healing spaces where art, community, and care intersect.

Ronya D. - Founder & Teaching Artist

Ronya is a therapeutic artist, educator, and the founder of Redeme Studio. With over a decade of experience leading inclusive community-based art programs, she creates healing-centered spaces that blend creativity, faith, and emotional wellness.

She holds a B.A. in Studio Art and Psychology from William Paterson University and is certified in Therapeutic Art Life Coaching, Art Ministry, and Prayer Counseling.

Ronya has developed original arts-based curricula and wellness programs that have been implemented in schools, museums, and community centers across New Jersey.

As a mixed media artist, she explores themes of memory, wonder, and personal growth through layered compositions that combine traditional and digital techniques. Her work invites viewers and students to find beauty and meaning in the everyday.