Sairalyn Ansano
Operational Leadership, Nonprofit Management, Artist, Retired Art Therapist
Who I am
Bio
I am a seasoned professional with a diverse career spanning art therapy, nonprofit management, and startup leadership. As a
peer-reviewed author, my most notable contributions to the field of art therapy center around championing the early use of digital art tools in the therapeutic space. From 2005 to 2017 I transitioned into management roles within various New York City non-profit organizations.
In the current chapter of my career, I have embraced the challenging and dynamic realm of early-stage startups, lending my expertise as Chief Operating Officer.
Publications
Thong, S. A. (2007). Redefining The Tools Of Art Therapy. Art Therapy: Journal Of The American Art Therapy Association, 24(2), 52-58.
wHAT I CAN DO
Skills & Competencies
Core Competencies
Operational Strategy
Mentoring & Training
Project & Team Management
Events & Fundraising
DEI Focus
Budgets & Forecasting
HR & Onboarding
Data Reports & Analytics
Branding & Content Strategy
Program Development
teCHNICAL Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
Canva
Microsoft Office
Google Suite
Squarespace
Wordpress
Shopify
Wix
Slack
Asana
Notion
ClickUp
Basecamp
Airtable
Zapier
Jazz HR
Gusto HR
Bamboo HR
WhAt I’ve Done
Experience & Education
2005
MASTER’S DEGREE (MA),
Art Therapy
New York University — NEW YORK, NY
2002
BACHELOR’S DEGREE (BFA),
3D Animation and Visual Effects
School of Visual Arts — NEW YORK, NY
2021
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, Atlanta, GA (Remote)
Loupe, Inc. — A Visual Art Streaming Platform revolutionizing the way we view and experience art
2016
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, Austin, TX (Remote)
The Ruscio Institute — Functional Medicine Products and Services
2013
PROGRAM DIRECTOR, New York, NY
University Settlement (Campos Plaza Community Center) — 501(c)(3) organization building strong communities through comprehensive services and partnerships
2009
CREATIVE ARTS & ART THERAPY DIRECTOR, New York, NY
Hartley House — 501(c)(3) organization with services for children, teens, adults, and senior citizens
2005
PROGRAM COORDINATOR & ART THERAPIST, New York, NY
University Settlement (East Side Community HS) — 501(c)(3) organization with after school and summer camp services for children and teens
2001
ART THERAPIST & CHILD LIFE COUNSELOR, New York, NY
Bellevue Hospital Center — Inpatient pediatric unit for children and teens undergoing various medical treatments
WHO I WORK WITH
Partnerships
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Solutions Driver
From day one of working together at Loupe Art, Sairalyn proved that no challenge was too great for her. Not only could she find the needle in the haystack, she organized the entire barn in the process. Complex problems were solved with easy to understand solutions that were relayed in perfect detail and with great patience to the rest of the staff. By creating a more effective workflow and solutions-driven mentality, Sairalyn quickly boosted productivity and morale
across the company.
Rob F.
Loupe, Inc.
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Brings Out the Best In Others
Sairalyn has so much talent. I love that she truly is a mentor to her staff and she is so invested in bringing out the very best in her team.
Dereese H.
New York City Housing Authority
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Quality Programming
Sairalyn's skill as a director is inspiring and I think the quality of her program certainly reflects that.
Madiha Z.
NYC Department of Youth and Community Development
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Creates Order from Chaos
I worked under Sairalyn creating videos for the Ruscio Institute. In short, she creates order out of chaos - managing the questions and workflows of dozens of creatives like myself. She is warm, honest, and quick to reply - all of which make working together enjoyable. She set up systems for all of us to communicate and find information quickly and easily. And most of all, she is generous - giving me a fair shake at first, and listening to ideas for future projects.
Ian C.
The Ruscio Institute
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Relationship Builder
I had the pleasure of working with Sairalyn when she became the Program Director at University Settlement's Cornerstone Campos Plaza community center (a Free Arts partner organization). Collaborating with her in this leadership role, I was always struck by the ease with which she built positive relationships with diverse community stakeholders, and her ability to calmly problem-solve any challenges that came her way. These were skillsets I really admired, and I
learned a ton from working with her.
Kai F.
Free Arts, NYC
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Master Organizer
I have learned so much from Sairalyn about how to organize the majorly chaotic situation of running a super-underfunded but fantastic after-school program. I've learned so much about working with kids and truly appreciate the work she has set in motion.
Arti A.
Safe Horizons Counseling Center
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Forward-Thinking & Driven
Sairalyn has truly been a wonderful teacher and mentor to me. When I worry about the future of this program, I try to think about everything she's taught me. I hope one day I can be a fraction of how forward-thinking, driven, and confident she is. Her lessons and attitude towards this work will always be with me.
Mark C.
University Settlement Society of New York
What’s Next
With my passion for fostering creativity, innovation and organizational development, I aim to continue to make meaningful contributions to the business landscape while continuing to enrich the communities in which we operate.
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