KAREN MACK
Founder; Executive Director
LA Commons
Karen Mack is a visionary cultural leader, community builder and arts advocate whose work has transformed what it means to create cultural connections and increase civic engagement via the power of artists and youth development in Los Angeles. As founder and executive director of LA Commons, which she launched in 2000, Mack has dedicated her career to building community connection in LA.
By creating opportunities for community members, mainly in South LA, Mack’s work has helped thousands express themselves, preserve their unique stories and use creativity as a tool for stronger, more connected communities. Under Mack’s leadership, LA Commons has become a nationally recognized organization that utilizes a unique model for collecting community stories and transforming them into public artworks.
