Karen B. Golightly is an assistant professor of English at Christian Brothers University, where she teaches creative writing, Victorian literature, and lots of other courses. She has a PhD in Nineteenth Century British and Irish literature and an MFA in fiction. She founded the organization, so there is no process for selecting her, but she has over six years experience with directing non-profit organizations, ten years of writing grant proposals, and over 20 years of working in fine arts.

Penelope Link is an avid graffiti chaser since the age of 5, Penelope has worked in several volunteer capacities at different events. She helped organize the Grind City IG Meetup, and helped coordinate the entertainment at Paint Memphis in bot 2017 and 2018. She has been a lighting tech for several amateur and professional theatrical productions and volunteers at the Humane Society. She is ready to change the world and build community one wall at a time.

Adarryll Jackson is a local freelance photographer with 15 years of photographic experience! A graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin with a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, he aims to capture moments that speaks to the hearts and minds of the viewers!.

Bella Golightly graduated from the University of Memphis and is a social media manager for local businesses, coordinates and location scouts for film productions in the city, and is now the market coordinator for Paint Memphis. She has been a part of the project from the start, since her mother, the Director, has enlisted her help in visually documenting the event, assisting in distributing materials, and recently she’s been in charge of vendor outreach and organizing the market aspect of Paint Memphis. Check out her & her partner’s booth this year called Curio Creations!

A native Memphis, Vivian has a Bachelors of Business Administration degree from Austin Peay State University, a Masters of Science degree (with a concentration in accounting) from the University of Memphis, and she has a Certified Public Accountants' license. In her free time, she spends quality time with her husband, Corey, and son, Dominic. She is eager to serve on the Board of Paint Memphis with such talented and gifted people!

Brandon Simmers is a native Memphian, graduating from the University of Memphis with a Master's in Electrical and Computer Engineering. As a Memphis musician, he feels passionate about the arts and is excited to put his technical expertise to use in his Memphis community. He is currently the Associate Software Development Engineer for St. Jude Childrens Hospital located in Memphis Tennessee.

A traditional/digital artist primarily focused on cartoonish styles. I was born and raised in Memphis. This is my home, and sooner or later, a safe slave for Artist to express themselves loudly.

Renée really likes your art.

A native to Washington state, she’s lived up + down the west coast and forever yearns to dip her toes in the Pacific Ocean. She was raised a garden girl with awe + wonder for all things beautiful, mundane, and in-process under the sun. She’s on a mission to ruin her manicure with ongoing paint + garden projects.

Currently working in clinical research operations at St. Jude Global Pediatric Medicine, Renee has meandered a winding path of creative entrepreneurial + liaison roles. She has a BA in Communication + Fine Arts from the University of Memphis and has called the bluff city home for 20 years.

Renée began volunteering with Paint Memphis in 2015, painting her first wall at the fest in 2018. She has written as sundry blossoms, renesia, and buggy. The organization, contributing artists, activated spaces, and ideas materialized into being through PM are deeply inspiring to her. Go ahead + tell her what you’re up to, she’s interested!

An advocate for underrepresented communities and a champion for innovative education, I currently serve as a Senior Budget Analyst with Memphis Shelby County Schools. I graduated from the University of Memphis with a Bachelor of Business Administration (concentration in Accounting) and earned my Certified Municipal Finance Officer Certification (CMFO) shortly after. I am also the founder of Plug'd Inc. a mission driven organization that promotes community engagement, through marketing the positive and unique aspects of Memphis from our arts and history to our locally owned businesses. I am excited about the opportunity to bring new creatives to the city and provide more spaces for those that are already here!

Betty Royce graduated from Christian Brother University with a major in English and minor in History. She is currently working on a Masters in Special Education at Christian Brother University. Betty has been working in the community for 10 years but new to Paint Memphis. She is excited about helping to bring great artists to Memphis.

Tom Link was born and raised in Indiana but has called Memphis home since 1989. Tom moved to Memphis to get a degree and move on, but instead found a permanent place in this amazing community of artists and musicians. He has an M.A. in Jazz Composition and Improvisation from the University of Memphis.

Leah is a proud Memphian, born and raised in this vibrant city. A graduate of White Station High School and the University of Memphis, Leah holds a Master of Science degree in Management Information Services. Currently serving as a data analyst at St. Jude, she brings a wealth of analytical expertise to the table. With a deep-rooted love for her hometown and a commitment to community enrichment, Leah is poised to make a meaningful impact in fostering art and connection within the Memphis community through Paint Memphis.

Bill spent 25 years as a Senior Systems Architect for Fortune 500 companies and took a right turn when Paint Memphis came into his view. Born and raised in Memphis, he loves what Paint Memphis makes possible for artists and Memphians, and the beautiful footprints that it leaves in a city he loves so much.

A founding member of Paint Memphis, Bill brings his 25 years of IT/Internet Development work and photography skills. Bill works as a photographer, graphic artists, web designer, audio/video media consultant. He is an avid cyclist, urbexer, and Memphis lover.