Nancy Mora, MFA - Executive Director & Muralist

Nancy Mora is a ArtCenter Alum. Prior to becoming executive director; she was working as a cinematographer for Epsilon & Sigma Productions. Her film work was focused on documentary and video art projects which have taken place in various cities around the world. Her interest in painting started in 1993 and her formal painter training began in 1997. While living in Sausalito; her close exposure to world famous Laurel Burch during the early 90s influenced her use of color and the importance of fine details. She has studied under prestigious Los Angeles based creatives like: Tom Allen, Lita Albuquerque, Dan Bartolucci, John Divola, Stan Douglas, Jill Geigerich, Bruce Hainley, Howard Heard, Tim Martin, Jon Pestoni, Diana Thater, and Annette Weisser.

Her love and passion for the Chinatown Community is rooted in her childhood memories of attending elementary school in Chinatown. Lion Dancing is one of the earliest memories she treasures, as-well as celebrating Chinese New Year.

She became involved with the Chinatown Community in February of 2021. The first project she donated to before CVAA was established is located in Jack Kerouac Alley. All time spent on each project, developing concept designs, and the labor is donated to the community.

Nathan Gill - Vice President & Assitant Painter

Mr. Gill’s family has a long history with the city of San Francisco. His family has been in San Francisco since 1846. Mr. Gill has donated his time to various projects in Chinatown. He holds extensive knowledge in the AVI Industry. Some of his company’s clients include George Lucas, Rockstar, Dolby Sound and City of San Francisco. He has assisted with mural installations and donates his time to help the Chinatown Community.

Selina Tan - Treasurer

Ms. Tan’s family has been in San Francisco for many decades. She is an active community member and has helped with many different events which help the elderly and young children. She has also assisted with applying glitter paint to our first mural project located in Jack Kerouvac Alley. Ms. Tan has also helped with translating text from English to Cantonese.

Jerry Yim - Secretary

Mr. Yim’s family has a long history with the Chinatown Community. He has helped by donating his time to give back to the Chinatown Community. He helps with cleaning, painting and installations of the various mural projects that CVAA has donated.