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Creative Spark is a program of Front Porch Communities and Services and follows the philosophy that creativity fosters potential for expression, opportunity, engagement and community-building.

Meet the Team

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Jessica McCracken, MPA, brings people together through the creative process. Her career began at the Center for Elders and Youth in the Arts, Institute on Aging in 2007. She holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration with an emphasis in Non-pro­fit Arts Management. As an artist deeply rooted in community, Jessica alongside her sister Bridget, founded Trash Mash-Up, an eco-arts program. With enthusiasm for supporting professionals in the field, Jessica co-founded Creative Aging San Francisco (now The Spark Gathering), a collective of individuals utilizing the arts to support healthy aging. Expertise: arts program development, community collaboration, nonpro­fit administration

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Veronicah Cohen, B.S.H.D., advocates for the transformational power of creative expression on the personal and community level. She graduated from the University of California, San Diego with her B.S. in Human Development with an emphasis on older adults. Veronicah’s journey in elder care began with providing creative engagement to senior living residents to promote emotional, mental, physical and spiritual well-being in new and innovative ways. Veronicah now manages Creative Spark’s grant-funded efforts to bring Creative Spark to a wider audience through our developing e-learning community. Expertise: mindfulness, program management, community collaboration

Partner Organizations

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Ruth's Table is committed to increasing access to creative opportunities for older adults and adults with disabilities, providing an inclusive and inspiring environment for creative expression and meaningful connections. Creative Spark initiated our mission with Ruth’s Table as our launching point and we continue to work in close partnership.
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To inspire and build community, cultivating meaningful relationships and experiences that respond creatively to changing needs.

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