Meet the agents behind narrative change
Board of Directors
Izmira Santiago-Mikel
Board President
As a longtime champion and founding Board member of A Picture’s Worth, Izmira brings her strategic thinking and creativity to her Board leadership from sunny Miami, Florida. There, she serves as Managing Director of Strategy and Impact for the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation, where she leads a staff inspired by the power of music and culture.
Viann Barnett
Board Vice President
Viann brings her commitment to community power and her deep expertise in social service and social justice work to the A Picture’s Worth Board. She serves as the Managing Director of Recovery Services for HER (Housing, Education, Recovery) Cincinnati, where her leadership and innovation have shaped programs and life journeys.
Alexia Zigoris Wellington
Board Secretary
Alexia brings her expertise in leadership and organizational development to her role on the Board at A Picture’s Worth. A consultant and sought-after coach, Alexia embraces learning and curiosity as she guides individuals and communities to map out their personal and professional “high roads”.
Julie Collinsworth
Board Treasurer
Julie brings deep experience in nonprofit and for-profit work to guide and energize the Board of A Picture’s Worth. An MBA who currently consults for a wide range of clients on strategy, marketing and design work, Julie’s passion for community voice shines through in her life, both in and outside of work.
Staff
Elissa Yancey
President and Co-Founder, A Picture’s Worth
Elissa is a lifelong learner, leader and educator. Her background in journalism and education has led her on a rich career journey through corporate and nonprofit America. She is an experienced writer and editor, serving in top roles in and outside of academia. A seasoned nonprofit founder, she co-founded A Picture’s Worth to marry her passions for creative disruption of outdated systems, equity, community engagement and, through this work, to spark narrative change.
Brittany Holmes
Communications Strategist
Brittany's track record of success in communications and operations, paired with her fervent commitment to community-driven initiatives, enriches the A Picture’s Worth team immensely. An advocate for diversity in STEM fields, she dedicates her time to organizations focused on expanding STEM career opportunities for young women. Her involvement is key to advancing our organization's mission—creating strong community bonds, deepening understanding, and championing positive change by leveraging communal strengths and possibilities.