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[vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”about-banner” css=”.vc_custom_1770726542603{background-color: #f5f5f5 !important;}”][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”281″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right” css=”.vc_custom_1770727955763{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}” el_class=”about-us-left”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”280″ img_size=”full” el_class=”about-us-right”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”about-banner-title”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”About Wild Root” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”about-sec-1″ css=”.vc_custom_1770730536094{background-color: #f5f5f5 !important;}”][vc_row el_class=”about-sec-1-head”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Wild Root, InterArtist Jen Haefeli” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”section-head”][vc_custom_heading text=”Jen Haefeli is an InterArtist, advocate, and educator based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Jen\u2019s work is sold in galleries and museums, with pieces available directly through her website. Exhibitions are announced through her social platforms.” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”section-para”][vc_custom_heading text=”Jen is the owner of Wild Root Creations\u00ae. She has been partnered with nonprofit organizations since 2008, utilizing her work to assist with fundraising for educational initiatives, women\u2019s health, nutrition programs, and agronomy in Haiti. She serves on the board of Harvest 107 in Port au Prince. Stateside, Jen works with the American Heart Association, the Crohn\u2019s & Colitis Foundation, and United Way. She is the PR Co-Chair for the National Association of Women Artists (NAWA), and the Managing Digital Editor of NAWA NOW magazine. She serves as the 1st Vice President of the Pennsylvania Chapter, and. she serves on the board of the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh. Jen is also member of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, the Dayton Society of Artists, the Anthropology of Motherhood, and the Women\u2019s Caucus of Art.” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”section-para”][vc_custom_heading text=”Jen was the first graduate from the InterArts program at George Mason University and was the recipient of the annual award from the College of Visual and Performing Arts.” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”section-para”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” el_class=”about-sec-1-imgs”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”295″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1770730247440{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”294″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1770730264668{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”293″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1773876758155{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}” link=”https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/creative-york\/”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”292″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1773876789924{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}” link=”https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/crohns-colitis-foundation-ccf\/”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” el_class=”about-sec-1-imgs”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”291″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1770730355785{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”290″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1773876822174{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}” link=”https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/associated-artists-of-pittsburgh\/”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”289″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1770730395981{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”288″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1770730421665{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” el_class=”about-sec-1-imgs”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”287″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1770730438421{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”286″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1770730450305{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”285″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1770730464601{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”about-sec-2″ css=”.vc_custom_1770731909738{background-color: #f5f5f5 !important;}”][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Cultivating Impact” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”sub-head”][vc_column_text el_class=”section-para” css=”.vc_custom_1770732031101{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Wild Root Creations is a collective of Jen Haefeli\u2019s work, deeply rooted in both art and advocacy. Much of her work is non-profit, reflecting her desire to give back and support others\u2019 stories. Jen serves on the board of Harvest107<\/span>, a Haiti-based non-profit focused on sustainable gardening and education.<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Having spent years working with similar organizations, she believes educating and empowering farmers and students worldwide perfectly complements her artistic mission. As Jen often says, \u201cYou can\u2019t ever take away an education,\u201d emphasizing her commitment to agronomy and supporting small, independent farms.” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”section-para”][vc_btn title=”Explore The Gallery” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwild.agencypartnerinteractive.com%2Fshop%2F|title:Shop” el_class=”theme-cta-one” css=”.vc_custom_1773687037505{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”about-sec-3″ css=”.vc_custom_1770733037276{background-color: #f5f5f5 !important;}”][vc_row el_class=”about-sec-3-head”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Art Inspired by Life\u2019s Journey” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Education” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”about-sec-3-content”][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”305″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1770733215585{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Bachelor of Arts with Honors, Magna Cum Laude” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”305″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1770733215585{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Recipient of the College of Visual and Performing Arts Award” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”305″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1770733215585{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Smithsonian Associates World Art History Certified” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”about-sec-3-slider”][vc_column]\r\n

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