The People Behind the Project

The Wiki was founded by Jennifer Yi, founder of Ladybug Ventures, Shannon Roach Halberstadt, Amanda, and Hudson Serletic, a dancer and writer pursuing a degree in Finance and Real Estate at Southern Methodist University.

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Guided by a mission to create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and valued, Hudson bridges the worlds of art and economics to advocate for creative equity.

Jennifer Yi

Founder of Ladybug Ventures and the creative force behind the Wiki’s vision, Jennifer brings two decades of experience at the intersection of design, social impact, and creative economies.
Her work centers on building ecosystems where artists and communities can thrive together, turning ideas into spaces, and spaces into movements.

Shannon Roach Halberstadt

As Creative Economy Sector Lead at the Washington State Department of Commerce, Shannon bridges policy and practice.
A longtime advocate for artists, cultural workers, and creative entrepreneurs, she ensures that public investment aligns with the lived realities of those shaping Washington’s cultural landscape.

Hudson Serletic

A dancer and writer pursuing a degree in Finance and Real Estate at Southern Methodist University, Hudson brings both artistry and analytical rigor to the project.
Guided by a mission to create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and valued, Hudson connects the emotional and economic sides of creative equity.