Our Founder

Deborah Sheppard is the founder and CEO of HeARToscope. With degrees in Psychology, and Sociology and being a certified Therapeutic Art Life Coach, Deborah has made it her life mission to utilize her passion for the arts to become a voice for the voiceless. Deborah is a firm believer that art is a huge tool for healing and is a key component to helping cities grow socially and economically. Deborah advocates for equity in arts, education, creativity, entrepreneurship, and healing.

Brandi Harris, MPH

Advisor, East Carolina University

Montez Bishop, MPA

Tyler Pulley, BSA

Relationship Banker, BB&T (Truist)

Misty Lahiff, M. Ed.

TBA

Tonya Lynch

Kayla Hathaway