Amy Hardin is the President and Owner of SmallByte Workshops, a management development consultancy. Amy has extensive experience in helping people work at their best. Her corporate career began in management with AT&T immediately out of college which laid much of the groundwork for SmallByte Workshops formed in 2001. Amy works with companies to transform their organizations by developing high performing management teams.

 

Amy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Oklahoma University, and received her Master of Business Administration degree from University of Dallas with an emphasis in Human Resources. She also holds the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) designation from the national Association for Talent Development. 

 

A native Texan, Amy was born in Fort Worth, Texas, where her passion for the arts formed early. Studying piano beginning at age six and living with a very artistic family, she was immersed in the arts, including musical, visual, and performing arts. Living in the city where “the west begins”, Amy thought everyone went to the rodeo and fat stock show and then walked across the street to the Kimbell and Modern museums.  

 

Amy has lived in Frisco since 2004 with her husband, Andrew Hardin. She served for six years on the Frisco Public Art Board, past-President of Frisco Association for the Arts, Board of Trustees member at Dallas HR, Board member for Frisco Family Services and many other volunteer leadership roles.

 

Amy believes art, in all its forms, is a natural part of the human condition and that everyone should be able to find their own personal “artistic note”.

Afiya Kumar brings a lifelong passion for the arts, community engagement, and strategic leadership. As an award-winning Interior Designer and Founder of AHA Designs–her work, spanning luxury boutiques, showrooms, and celebrity high-end homes–has graced the covers of top magazines and featured in media nationwide. Her career evolved into real estate, where she earned consecutive recognition as a REALTOR® with COMPASS in D Magazine as Top Producer.  She now leads a premier real estate referral business, matching clients across Texas and the U.S. with top-tier agents for seamless, high-value transactions.

 

Afiya’s artistic roots run deep, shaped by her mother, an accomplished artist, and inspired by the creative appreciation shared by her father and grandmother. Her dedication to the arts extends from previously serving on boards, such as Harrington School of Design and Project Osmosis, to volunteering for Designs for Dignity, supporting SisterFriends art shows and promoting art collections. For Afiya, the visual, applied, and performing arts have always been more than a passion, they are an essential part of her life.

 

Born in the Midwest, raised on the East Coast,  educated at Howard University and R.I.S.D., Afiya then thrived in Chicago’s vibrant design scene before making Frisco home. Her commitment to service began with Heartland Alliance International and continues through her ongoing involvement with many nonprofit organizations such as Boys and Girls Club of Collin County, VNA Meals on Wheels, and as a legacy member of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., where she has organized impactful programs for the Greater Frisco Chapter that foster youth leadership, culture, and community service.

 

Since 2014, Frisco has been home for Afiya and her wonderful husband, their two amazing teenagers, and their lovable bichon-poo. When she’s not attending games, events, or art exhibits with family and friends— visiting her parents in Phoenix, or brother, sis in law and three nieces in L.A.—you’ll find her traveling, volunteering, reading and writing, practicing yoga, hiking and exploring nature, and continuing to live a life enriched by the arts.

Originally from New York, Donna has been an integral member of Frisco’s community through her vast volunteer work. While on the East Coast, Donna was the legal secretary for the National Labor Relations Board for the Regional Director in Brooklyn, served on the Hospital Board, and was a secretary for a Rabbi, Priest, and Nun!

 

In Frisco, Donna has served as President of the Garden Club, maintaining the gardens for several historic homes and planning the popular Wildflower Luncheon. She was appointed to the Public Art Board, where she curated the Art in the Atrium program featuring local artists. Donna is currently the President of the Heritage Association of Frisco, where she organizes the Shawnee Trail Cowboy Day. During the holidays, you may even see Donna as Mrs. Claus around town! Donna was named 2016 Citizen of the Year by the Frisco Chamber of Commerce for her many years of service to the community. 

 

Donna has three grown children in Nevada, New Jersey, and Texas, and she is the proud grandmother of 4 grandchildren. She’s an avid reader, history buff, and loves to bake and entertain.

Elizabeth Morrow is an event management and hospitality professional with more than 25 years of experience in catering, event planning, client relations, and event execution. A Dallas native, Elizabeth has called Frisco home for 25 years and has proudly served on the Frisco Arts Board for the past seven years.

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With a lifelong appreciation for the arts and a deep passion for creativity, Elizabeth brings both professional experience and personal enthusiasm to her work in the community. Her background in events and hospitality has shaped her ability to create meaningful experiences, build strong relationships, and support initiatives that bring people together.

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Elizabeth is also an artist and lover of all things creative. When she is fully relaxed, you’ll likely find her at home with a cold glass of chardonnay, music playing, and a paintbrush in hand as she works on her next “masterpiece” in her spare bedroom studio.