After School Matters
Kristyn Stallings is an experienced art instructor and graphic artist currently engaged with After School Matters and the DuSable Museum of African American History, respectively. With a background in graphic design at Bradley University, Kristyn has developed visual concepts for various initiatives, including event promotions and educational videos focused on diversity. Previous roles include graphic designer for Late Night BU and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Bradley University, as well as barista at Starbucks, where skills in customer service and beverage preparation were honed. Kristyn holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects from Bradley University.
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After School Matters
Each year, After School Matters provides life-changing after-school and summer program opportunities to more than 17,000 Chicago high school teens. Our hands-on, project-based apprenticeship and internship programs – in the arts, communications and leadership, sports and STEM – allow teens to explore and develop their talents, while gaining critical skills for work, college and beyond. After School Matters full-time staff of approximately 85 supports the day-to-day operations and administration of the organization, as well as the provision of our signature programs across the city, while hundreds of individuals across Chicago work with us part-time as After School Matters instructors and program providers. We seek to serve our teens and achieve our mission by: • Advocating for teens and youth development • Building opportunities for teens through partnerships • Engaging teens in skills development for work and higher education • Showcasing teen accomplishments • Disseminating research and best practices about out-of-school time for teens