Yael Silk (she/her/hers) is a founding member of Bend the Arc: Pittsburgh. When not organizing, she leads Arts Ed Collaborative and has the honor of collaborating with educators to unlock the transformative power of the arts for youth. Her work in education is rooted in antiracist and culturally sustaining practices. Yael is grateful to live in Squirrel Hill with her husband and two boys, surrounded by their chosen family. It does take a village after all.