MISSION
Creative Migration is an international arts organization rooted in Bangkok and Los Angeles, building cultural ecosystems for climate action. Through artistic practice, shared knowledge and community-driven collaboration, we empower artists, cultural workers and institutions to imagine and enact systemic responses to ecological change.
HISTORY
Creative Migration was founded in 2005 by our Executive Director Susannah Tantemsapya in California. She expanded operations to Thailand in 2018 to open our largest project to date, Bangkok 1899, a cultural & civic hub established through funding from The Rockefeller Foundation and the Ford Philanthropy.
Since 2011, our nonprofit has employed environmentally regenerative practices throughout our projects and day-to-day operations. Throughout the years, we have accumulated knowledge and experience to create our organization-wide Climate Policy, which features guidelines and recommendations for all our operations.
ECOLOGY APPROACH
SUPPORTERS & SELECTED PARTNERSHIPS
Creative Migration is grateful to the funders, supporters and project partners who have made our work possible over the years. Their trust, collaboration and shared commitment to culture, mobility and social change continue to shape our programs and impact across communities.
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
Creative Migration is part of a growing international network of professional affiliations and memberships that reflect our values, standards and accountability. Our participation in sector-leading initiatives and peer networks signals our ongoing commitment to ethical practice, cultural responsibility and climate-aware action within the arts and cultural field.
PEOPLE
Creative Migration is powered by a dedicated international team whose work spans programs, partnerships, research and operations.
GOVERNANCE / LEADERSHIP
Creative Migration is guided by an international Board of Directors spanning our U.S. and Thailand foundations, alongside a dedicated group of advisors. Together, they bring diverse expertise, regional insight and strategic leadership that support our mission and ensure strong governance across our work.
Creative Migration Inc.
Susannah Tantemsapya - Founder & Executive Director
Andy Gershon - Vice-President
Don Guarnieri - Treasurer
Nevina Satta - Secretary
Piya Kerdlap - Board Member
Creative Migration (East)
Susannah Tantemsapya - President
Stephanie Dizon - Vice-President
Nophol "Naps" Techaphangam - Treasurer
Tanatip Arunanondchai - Secretary
Advisory Board
Charlotte St. Clair Wilson
Deb Aikat
Debra Scacco
Ellen Foster Kuhn
Elissa Rae Ecker
Jing Deng
Jeremiah Chiu
Leslie VanKeuren Campbell
Peter Himmelstein
Tuck Muntarbhorn
ALUMNI
Creative Migration is deeply grateful to the volunteers, interns and past employees who have supported our work over the years. Their time, care and commitment have played an essential role in shaping our projects and strengthening our community.
Volunteers
Susannah Tantemsapya - Founder & Executive Director
Andy Gershon - Vice-President
Don Guarnieri - Treasurer
Nevina Satta - Secretary
Piya Kerdlap - Board Member
Interns
Susannah Tantemsapya - Founder & Executive Director
Andy Gershon - Vice-President
Don Guarnieri - Treasurer
Nevina Satta - Secretary
Piya Kerdlap - Board Member
Past Employees
Susannah Tantemsapya - Founder & Executive Director
Andy Gershon - Vice-President
Don Guarnieri - Treasurer
Nevina Satta - Secretary
Piya Kerdlap - Board Member