Rayana Grace joined the Community Foundation in April 2018 as Arts & Culture Program Manager. A New Bedford native, she most recently served as Youth Development Director for the New Bedford YMCA where she focused on the creation of innovative community partnerships to increase the impact of programs for city youth. Rayana is a member of the Leadership SouthCoast Class of 2017 and she serves as Treasurer of the New Bedford Historical Society Board of Directors.
Elevating the Arts in the South Coast of Massachusetts
As Creative Commonwealth Initiative enters new phase, Rayana Grace and John Vasconcellos of the SouthCoast Community Foundation reflect on the new artists, work, and partnerships that celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the South Coast.