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CultureHouse HQ
Location
16 Union Square
Somerville, MA
02143
Accessibility
CultureHouse HQ is partially accessible. There is step-free access from the sidewalk and to all public areas. Our front door has a 32” clearance and no automatic opener. The bathroom does not have handrails and requires passing through a 26” doorway. Service animals are welcome.
For questions or to request accommodations, contact our Access Coordinator at accessibility@culturehouse.cc.
Host an event at HQ!
Have an idea? We occasionally host events at our CultureHouse Headquarters office space and would love to make the space available to you! From live music nights, film screenings, panel discussions, and group meetings, our flexible storefront space is available to rent nights and weekends.
Co-work at HQ
It can be hard to find a comfy place outside the house to get work done, read a book, or hang out. Look no further! Our office is open for co-working on Thursdays, 11 am-4 pm! Schedule a date in advance below to reserve a seat.
Land acknowledgment
The CultureHouse in Union Square sits on the unceded ancestral homelands of the Pawtucket and the Massachusett Peoples, who have stewarded this land for time immemorial. As an organization working in placemaking, we believe that every community owes its existence and vitality to generations from around the world who contributed to this moment. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in Union Square and as the beneficiaries of the forced removal and genocide of this territory, we pay our respect to elders both past and present, and honor the many diverse Indigenous peoples still connected to this land. This land acknowledgment statement is a way for us, as members of the non-Native community, to recognize the injustice that Native Peoples have endured and, more importantly, to make a commitment to embody justice for Indigenous peoples.
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Jobs
We have no open positions at this time. To be the first to know when we do, follow us on social media and subscribe to our newsletter.
Volunteer
Want to help create pop-up community spaces? We’re always looking for volunteers to work with us. It’s a great way to connect with the local community and learn more about CultureHouse and our mission! If you’re interested sign up below (you know you want to).
Internships
There are no current internship opportunities at this time. You can email Phoebe at phoebe@culturehouse.cc with questions or to be considered for future openings.
CultureHouse Board
We are seeking individuals passionate about creating people-centered cities to join our board.
The team
Aaron Greiner
Chief Radness Officer
Executive Director
(he/him)
Aaron is an urbanist and social entrepreneur who uses design to tackle the global challenges of sustainability, social well-being, and equity at a local scale. He brings a queer lens to his work—exploring how identity intersects with both physical and social environments. You can spot him biking around town with a rubber duck—complete with a propeller hat—on his handlebars.
Afsar Yassai
Neighborhood Nurturer
Community Manager
(she/her)
Afsar is a cultural geographer interested in community-driven arts and culture practices. She recently received her master’s degree from UC Davis, where she focused on community engagement in urban planning and landscape architecture. In her free time, Afsar loves baking cakes, playing music, and taking long walks in her favorite neighborhoods.
Sabrina Alpino
Urban Legend
Urban Design Lead
(she/her)
Sabrina is an interdisciplinary designer from Medford, MA, specializing in Human-Centered Design. She majored in Engineering Design and Configuration Management at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island, where she discovered her knack for urban planning and industrial design. She recently acquired her dual master’s degree from Brown University and RISD in Design Engineering. She is passionate about creating enhanced human experiences through inclusive, accessible, and resilient spaces. Sabrina spends her free time supporting artists in the local music scene or soaking up the sun on the Esplanade!
Phoebe Wong
Planning Princess
Operations Lead
(she/her)
Phoebe is a creative problem solver and project manager from California. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Ethnic Studies and a minor in Computer Science from Tufts University, she cares about understanding systems of inequity and creating processes to help marginalized communities thrive. If you can’t find her at CultureHouse, she’s probably losing herself in a book or movie, searching thrift store aisles for hidden treasure, or getting a treat at her favorite coffee shop, Cicada.
Yasmine Hassan
Bob the Buildress
Fabrication Manager
(she/her)
Yasmine’s work ranges from carpentry and fine woodworking to physical computing and digital illustration. Through these media, she is interested in uncovering forgotten histories and collaboratively creating “for us, by us” spaces where Black and brown youth can thrive while still being themselves. Some things she loves: music of all sorts, niche pop culture history, cartoons and anime, old Nintendo games, magical realism, DIY & countercultural spaces, and the many communities of which she has become a part.
KiOSK staff
Cleo Brigham
Art Space Alchemist
KiOSK Lead
(she/they)
Cleo is a multi-disciplinary artist, event coordinator, and art space advocate. A storyteller since childhood, she pursued a degree in journalism, which sparked her passion for community-driven media. With a deep love for gathering people together, Cleo’s work is rooted in creating welcoming spaces that foster connection and creativity. As a Southern Maine native, she’s never far from a local swimming hole. In her free time, Cleo enjoys biking, dancing, and painting with friends in her Union Square studio.
Sarah Padgett
Experimental Ethnographer
KiOSK Fellow
(she/her)
With a background in bilingual education and oral history, Sarah loves exploring how the perspectives and narratives we share shape how we live and relate to one another. After working on community storytelling projects and connection spaces across the U.S., she now is focused on building momentum on projects that foster connection, joy, and resilience in the Boston area.
Myles Taylor
Vibes Courier
KiOSK Associate
(they/he)
Myles is a writer, organizer, educator, and glitter enthusiast. They hold a Bachelor’s from Emerson College, where they found their passion for creating and maintaining space for arts and culture programming. They moonlight as the Director of the Boston Poetry Slam and have been representing Boston at slam tournaments for nearly a decade. Talk to them about poems, housing justice, or 2014 indie rock.
Merlo Philiossaint
Cultural Confrère
KiOSK Associate
(he/him)
Merlo is a multidisciplinary artist from Boston, MA, with a Bachelor of Studio Arts from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Having years of experience in nonprofits, customer service, cultural, and art-based institutions, Merlo is passionate about creating welcoming experiences for all. His hobbies outside of work include art, reading, and supporting the endeavors of his friends.
Our board
Colin Amos
Officer
(he/him)
Colin Amos is a landscape architect and urban designer based in Los Angeles. He previously worked as a project manager and designer for the Better Block Foundation, an urban design nonprofit in Dallas, TX. Colin is always looking for ways to improve the built environment to create human-scaled urban places and improve public life.
Diana Navarrete-Rackauckas
President
(she/they)
Diana is the Executive Director at the Foundry Consortium. An educator, equity and diversity advocate, and a non-profit leader, Diana is passionate about creating accessible and engaging experiences for local audiences. She is dedicated to holding inclusive spaces that empower participants to more confidently navigate their worlds.
Kristen Jeffers
Officer
(she/they)
Kristen is the creator of The Black Urbanist, the K. Jeffers Index for Black Queer Feminist Urbanism, and Black Queer Feminist Urbanist Book Cannon and School. She is also an author, sustainable fashion leader, speaker, and workshop leader. She makes her home just outside of Washington, DC, and never has her hometown of Greensboro, NC far out of her mind.
Sabrina Dorsainvil
Clerk
(she/they)
Sabrina Dorsainvil is a public artist, illustrator, and civic designer. She previously served as the Director of Civic Design for the City of Boston’s Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics and is currently a member of Agncy. Sabrina explores possibilities in our approaches to public health, civic participation, care, the built environment, and the celebration of our humanity.
Linnea Laux
Officer
(she/her)
Linnea is a designer, coastal adaptation nerd, and gardener with a Master’s of Landscape Architecture from the University of Virginia. She holds a Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering from Olin College of Engineering, and worked at CultureHouse during its first pop-up in 2018. Her hobbies include watercolor painting, hiking, and meeting new plants.
Stacey Simon
Treasurer
(she/her)
Stacey is a fourth-generation small business owner. With an MBA and a passion for supporting other small businesses, she works as an accounting consultant for over 50 entrepreneurs in the Somerville area. In her free time, she loves to unwind in nature with her family and pup.