Carol A. Poore, Ph.D. /MBA launched Phoenix Phabulous Experience in 2013 to create a unique placemaking program based on arts, culture and people’s stories of Phoenix, Arizona USA. Her doctoral research work focused on how vital community networks create healthy, vibrant communities and urban revitalization.
Hugo Medina served as project curator of the Phoenix History Mural program. He brought together the initial group of Phoenix mural artists who researched time periods. Each artist created a mural representing one of the nine major time periods of Phoenix history, including the imagined future.
Born in La Paz, Bolivia, Hugo received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from C.W Post/ Long Island University and his Master’s Degree in Education from University of Phoenix.
His projects span projects in higher education, K-12 education, and work with art centers internationally.
Early community advisors included (left to right from top row) Jim McPherson, Kimber Lanning, Frank Barrios. Middle row: Joseph Benesh and Arizona Congressman and former Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, Liz Mays and Mike Oleskow. Third row: Catrina Kahler, Dr. George Brooks, Jr., and Leslie Casanares-Lindo.
