Shani Harvie shares how New Mexico’s creative industries are shaping the future of economic growth, entrepreneurship, and collaboration — and challenges us all to tap into the creativity we already have.
New Mexico’s creative industries are a powerful driver of economic growth, culture, and community, and creative professionals have a strong voice in shaping the future. As the first Director of the Creative Industries Division at the New Mexico Economic Development Department, Shani Harvie shares her journey, insights, and call to action to embrace creativity, foster collaboration, and build a more inclusive, thriving economy.
About the speaker
Shani Harvie is Director of New Mexico’s Creative Industries Division within the state’s Economic Development Department (EDD). A graduate of New Mexico School of the Arts and University of New Mexico’s Anderson School of Management, Shani is passionate about systems change, creativity, and economic equity. She was instrumental in establishing EDD’s Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Office, and she has worked across government, nonprofit, and philanthropic sectors to expand opportunities for underserved businesses. As a small business advocate, she champions creative entrepreneurship and initiatives that support New Mexico’s growing creative economy.
New Mexico’s creative industries are a powerful driver of economic growth, culture, and community, and the state’s creative professionals have a strong voice in driving growth.
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