Lyssa Nowakowski

Lyssa Nowakowski is a versatile professional with a diverse background in Muralist, Photography, Prop and Set Design, Creative Consulting, Teaching, and Live Production Management. Currently, she holds the position of Experience Development Director at StarQuest International Performing Arts Competition. She is also a certified Wilderness First Responder and a passionate long-distance runner/hiker.

Her educational journey includes studying an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University at Buffalo and a Bachelor of Science in Art Education K-12 at State University of New York College at Buffalo.

Lyssa has been actively involved in various organizations. She is the Owner and Artist at Be Guerilla. Previously, she served as a Summer Program Associate at Groundswell Community Mural Project, Experience Development Director at StarQuest International, Inc., Educator at Red Apple Child Development Center, Education Volunteer at Museum of Art and Design, Muralist at L.A. Sports & Art, Substitute Teacher at Amherst Central School District, and Guest Art Educator at Lafayette High School and Smallwood Drive Elementary School. Additionally, she worked as a Graphic Artist, Set Designer, Dance Educator, and Choreographer at Center Stage Dance Studio.