cuurrently, what I'm working on...

    • MetroHealth Hospital Visual Arts Program I’m currently leading the curation and project management of MetroHealth hospital system’s visual art program, managing a $1 million budget that supports over 970 new artworks and major commissions from local artists for the new outpatient health center opening in 2026.
    • Cleveland Heights Public Art I’m developing new public art projects in the Cedar-Lee and Coventry commercial districts in Cleveland Heights, which were severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This partnership is made possible by approximately $250,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds made available through the City of Cleveland Heights to support these two vital business districts. The resulting public art installations are planned to be completed by the end of 2026.

Speaking engagements

  • Kent State University, Cleveland State University Guest Lectures, 2022-2025
  • Futureland Conference speaker (2022, 2023, 2024)  

  • Cleveland Institute of Art Guest Lectures, 2024 

  • Digital C Midtown Tech Hive, March 2024 

  • Community, and Leadership Panel April 2024 

  • Cleveland Institute of Art Self-Identity, 2024

  • State of Black Design Conference Speaker, Nashville TN  (2024) 

podcast features

  • This is How We Create, Martine Severin
  • Revision Path Podcast, Maurice Cherry 
  • Who are You Really Podcast, A small Studio
  • Creative Odyssey Podcast, Sheran Stories 

Hi, I'm Kyra!

A literal cheerleader for all things creative​

Creative projects, creative people, creative communities. I’m passionate about sparking and nurturing them all. I’ve spent the extend of my career helping individuals and businesses bring their ideas to life through storytelling—whether in design, marketing campaigns, brand identities, social media content and more.

And it doesn’t just stop there, I’m committed to helping emerging creatives harness that power of their own. Through events, workshops, and lectures, I equip creatives with the tools to tell their own stories and make an impact. Because real change isn’t just seen—it’s felt and experienced.

That’s why I’ve built partnerships across business, education, and nonprofit sectors to push creativity forward, always with community at the center. Whether I’m leading a project, fostering connections, or bringing imaginative energy to new challenges, my mission remains the same: to champion creativity and the people behind it. 

some of the fun experiences I've had:

    • Creative Marketing Designer, American Greetings
      I’ve built 14 marketing campaigns that have been featured in Meijer, Target, Walmart and Kroger.
    • President, AIGA Cleveland
      I’ve lead and facilitated over 20 events for Cleveland’s creative community platforming some of our brightest and best talent.

    • Design Instructor, Cuyahoga Community College
      I love fostering the next generation of creative talent. You can sometimes find me in the classroom with students at our local community college.
    • Featured Speaker, State of Black Design Conference
      I had the opportunity to travel to Nashville to speak at Tennessee State University sharing on my design journey.

my core values are:

  • Community I believe that creativity thrives in community. I seek to create a sense of belonging & nourish the rich tapestry of our community 
  • Creativity I believe creativity is a powerful force for change, sparked by necessity and driven by a challenge to the status quo. I believe in its ability to transform and inspire.
  • Education: People thrive when they have the right tools. I’m committed to equipping others with the knowledge and resources they need to succeed.
  • Accessibility No gatekeeping. I believe in openness, sharing experiences, and passing on knowledge to uplift and empower others.

skills:

Creative Strategy 

Brand Strategy 

Motion Graphics 

Video Editing

Video Production

 

Campaign Development 

Project Management 

Collaboration 

Leadership 

Design Research 

Let's chat

kyrajwells@gmail.com

Cleveland, OH

Currently:

Fun fact: green is my favorite color. Can you tell ?