Founder| Executive and Artistic Director
Esira Castillo (Esi) is the visionary Founder, Executive, and Artistic Director of Grand Artistry Inspires, leading with creativity, passion, and a commitment to community. She curates transformative arts experiences that celebrate culture, inspire artists, and ignite audiences, making every festival, workshop, and performance a vibrant celebration of artistic expression.
Senior Operations & Executive Support
Corynna plays a key role in supporting organizational strategy, operations, and executive leadership. She partners closely with the Executive & Artistic Director to coordinate initiatives, manage priorities, and strengthen internal systems that help bring the organization’s artistic vision to life.
Street Styles Program Consultant
Wiz oversees street styles programming and leads artist recruitment and engagement for festivals and community events. A seasoned dance educator and community leader with over seven years of experience, he brings deep cultural knowledge and strong connections to New Jersey’s street dance community to support vibrant, inclusive programming.
Roller Skating Program Advisor
Kurby offers advisory support for the festival’s roller skating segments. With strong ties to the roller skating community, he helps identify skilled skaters and potential partners, facilitating meaningful connections that strengthen and expand skating programming. His guidance and community insight play a key role in creating engaging, authentic roller skating experiences for festival audiences.
Roller Skating Competition Coordinator
Sandra bringing decades of experience and deep cultural knowledge to the festival’s skating competitions. A globally recognized skater and lifelong mentor, she has taught and inspired generations of skaters and continues to give back through instruction, competition leadership, and community-based skating initiatives.
Audience Engagement & Event Support
Janae brings vibrant energy and a warm, engaging presence to each festival experience. She energizes and connects with audiences while providing on-site event support, helping ensure a welcoming atmosphere and smooth event operations from start to finish.
Social Media Intern
Stella is social media and public relations Montclair State University student with a passion for writing, content creation, and photography. She plays a key role in supporting organizational activities related to social media content creation and media support.
Wardrobe and Costumes Assistant
Behind every vibrant costume and dazzling theatrical wardrobe at Grand Artistry Inspires events is Clara’s touch—each careful stitch, shimmering stone, and precise hem. Her artistry brings our vision to life, and we are truly grateful for her dedication to wardrobe construction and maintenance.
Scenic Artist
Korin is a painter artist who has worked with Grand Artistry Inspires since the organization's inception. Her colorful paintings on event scenery and decor create a vibrant and energetic ambiance, a core element of our events aesthetic.