Salina Almanzar

Salina Almanzar is an Instructor and Program Coordinator in the Center for Creative Exploration at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D). She is a Puerto Rican and Dominican visual artist, muralist, and educator whose work explores Latinidad, feminism, decolonial practice, and Taino spirituality, with a focus on diasporic identity and the in-betweenness of cultural belonging.

Her educational background includes a BA in Studio Art and English Literature from Franklin & Marshall College and an MS in Arts Administration from Drexel University, where her thesis examined Creative Placemaking in the Lancaster Latinx community. She also completed Design Thinking training at Stanford University's d.school.

Her research and artistic practice are deeply interdisciplinary, engaging with themes of identity, community, and cultural memory. Through murals, public art, and community projects, she fosters creative expression and social engagement. Her work embodies a commitment to decolonial and feminist frameworks in art education and public scholarship.

She has no listed peer-reviewed publications, but her creative outputs include studio work, public murals, exhibitions, zines, and community scholarship. These reflect sustained engagement with Latinx communities and cultural narratives.

• Franklin & Marshall College - BA - Studio Art and English
• Drexel University - MS - Arts Administration
• d.school, Stanford University - Design Thinking Training

Salina advises and coordinates programs within the Center for Creative Exploration, contributing to youth and adult education initiatives. While no formal grants are mentioned, her work in creative placemaking suggests community-engaged funding or project support. She is actively involved in public art and educational outreach, indicating ongoing professional development and impact.

She is affiliated with the Center for Creative Exploration, where she leads community-focused art programs, integrates design thinking, and supports lifelong learning for diverse audiences.