Kristi Knous

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Kristi Knous


Kristi Knous is the President of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines. She loves to connect with her community and finding ways to deepen community bonds. She considers herself to be a pollinator, and has a passion for supporting her community in a myriad of ways, including stewarding their Sacred Place.

We are thrilled to have a contemplative place in an unexpected space. We loved the process of engaging neighbors and community friends, including our homeless neighbors and local high school students in the design process.

 

 


My Sacred Place


C3 Campus Contemplative Garden

A reclaimed parking lot turned event space to enhance the Community Foundation's work with local nonprofits.

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Laura Brino

Laura Brino is an artist and singer/songwriter who studied illustration at Maryland Institute College of Art and Art Education at Towson University. Currently the Director of Programming at Maryland Hall in Annapolis, MD, she oversees community programming, the galleries, artist in residences, outreach and education. Prior to this work, she worked as a Middle School...

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