Secret’s out 💘 We are thrilled to announce Lauren Jackson Harris (@ljacksonharris) as our new Executive Director.

She will officially take the helm on May 11, 2026. With a powerhouse career built at the intersection of arts, education, and program development, as well as experience on Dashboard’s Board of Directors, Lauren brings over 15 years of expertise and a deep commitment to the transformative power of the arts to the organization. “Art has the power to invigorate communities, build connections, instigate discourse, and inspire action. It has been a privilege to serve on the board of Dashboard and I am honored to extend my work with this organization and build upon the stability, success, and innovation that Oshun and her team have established to further deepen the transformational work of this organization.” — Lauren Jackson Harris As we make this change, we extend endless love and gratitude to Oshun Layne (@kashoonping) as she ends her four-year tenure as Executive Director (and 8 years total at Dashboard). Under her leadership and guided by her care, Dashboard has reinvested nearly $1,000,000 into its local creative workforce, and executed 59 arts projects in partnership with 79 cultural and civic partners, reaching more than 7.5 million attendees. Please join us in welcoming Lauren, and celebrating Oshun’s incredible impact. The future is bright at Dashboard, and we’re so excited to usher in this next chapter 💫🌟✨ Read the full announcement via our 🔗 in bio. 📸: Headshot of Lauren Jackson Harris by Natrice Miller. Headshot of Oshun Layne by Anthony Artis