Future Ink Graphics (FIG) is proud to announce the official launch of the Future Ink Graphics Foundation, a newly established 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to expand and advance the mission of Future Ink Graphics LLC.
For the past five years, FIG has been honored to partner with the fantastic team at Metro West, who have served as our fiscal sponsor. Their guidance and support have allowed us to pursue critical grant opportunities, broaden our community reach, and provide impactful programs and services for artists at every stage of their creative journey.
With the formation of the FIG Foundation, we are entering an exciting new chapter. This milestone positions us to deepen our impact—creating more equitable pathways for artistic development, amplifying creative expression, and fostering small-business growth throughout Cleveland.
As the nonprofit arm of FIG LLC, the FIG Foundation will be led by a diverse and dedicated group of community leaders committed to expanding access to the arts and strengthening Cleveland’s vibrant creative ecosystem.
For the past five years, FIG has been honored to partner with the fantastic team at Metro West, who have served as our fiscal sponsor. Their guidance and support have allowed us to pursue critical grant opportunities, broaden our community reach, and provide impactful programs and services for artists at every stage of their creative journey.
With the formation of the FIG Foundation, we are entering an exciting new chapter. This milestone positions us to deepen our impact—creating more equitable pathways for artistic development, amplifying creative expression, and fostering small-business growth throughout Cleveland.
As the nonprofit arm of FIG LLC, the FIG Foundation will be led by a diverse and dedicated group of community leaders committed to expanding access to the arts and strengthening Cleveland’s vibrant creative ecosystem.
FIG FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS
- Jeannie OakarJeannie Oakar is a Cleveland-based educator, community organizer, and creative facilitator with over 25 years of experience in the education field. Her work centers on creating inclusive, strengths-based programs that support neurodivergent individuals and young adults with disabilities through vocational training, community engagement, mental health–informed practices, and therapeutic and adaptive arts.
Jeannie studied psychology, with a minor in ceramics, and holds a State of Ohio teaching certificate in Art Education. Her interdisciplinary background allows her to blend education, creativity, and emotional well-being in ways that are both practical and deeply human-centered.
In addition to her educational work, Jeannie is actively involved in community arts and cultural initiatives. She organizes and hosts exhibitions highlighting the work of local artists and is the founder of the St. Brigid’s Light the Land Festival, a celebration of Irish culture, seasonal traditions, and local creatives. Across all of her work, Jeannie is guided by a strong belief in inclusivity, creativity, and the power of community connection. - Gabrielle Burrage
Gabrielle Burrage is a Cleveland-based arts administrator with a passion for building community-centered programs that bring people together through creative engagement and education. Over the past decade, she has led initiatives across arts, healthcare, academic, and nonprofit settings, guided by a commitment to fostering belonging, creativity, and collective impact. She earned a Master’s in Arts Administration and Policy from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art from Lake Forest College, where she focused on painting and drawing. She lives downtown and enjoys museums, reading, basketball, and all things CLE. - Jason Kluk-BaranyJason Kluk-Barany serves as External Affairs Associate at The Center for Community Solutions. He works closely with the President & CEO, manages the Community Solutions Board of Directors, and builds external relationships. Before joining Community Solutions, Jason served as Strategic Initiatives Coordinator at The Literacy Cooperative. While at The Literacy Cooperative, in addition to supporting other initiatives, Jason helped manage Dolly Parton's Imagination Library for Cuyahoga County, in which more than 38,000 children are currently enrolled. He assisted with outreach, partner engagement, volunteer management, and communicated with families to ensure books successfully arrived each month. Jason received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Syracuse University and a Master of Arts in International Development from Université Grenoble Alpes.
- Tyler RiceTyler Rice is a registered architect and project manager at American Structurepoint. Tyler is also an Adjunct Professor at Kent State University in the College of Architecture & Environmental Design, and is President of TWR Architecture. Mr. Rice has served on several boards before joining the FIG Foundation including Campo 25.
- Rafa Hernández-BritoBilingual Broadcaster / Community Impact / Equity Ambassador
Cleveland CavaliersVeteran broadcaster Rafa Hernández-Brito, known as Rafa El Alcalde (“The
Mayor”), is in his twelfth season of bringing his high-energy play-by-play style to
each of his Cleveland Cavaliers broadcasts. Prior to joining the Cavs,
Hernández-Brito was the Spanish voice of the Brooklyn Nets games for the
franchise’s first two seasons. He also was the voice of the New Jersey Nets from
1997 to 2001, and called the action for St. John’s university men’s basketball
during that same period. In 2018 Rafa, became the first Spanish voice of the
Cleveland Browns, in 2023 Rafa became the first Spanish voice of the Cleveland
Guardians, becoming the first sportscaster to be the voice of all 3 major
professional teams in Cleveland.
Nationally, his broadcasting experience includes 8 years as the voice of NFL
football for Spanish Broadcasts of Thursday Night Football, Sunday Night
Football, Monday Night Football, the playoffs and Superbowl on Univision from
2005 to 2013. He was also the Spanish play-by-play voice of the Miami
Dolphins, as well as handling the play by play for Major League Baseball, boxing
and UFC. Rafa covered the Soccer World Cups from 1998 to 2014. With the
2015 NBA Finals, he became the first broadcaster in the United States to call the
Finals of all 3 major sports in Spanish. Rafa has been the Public Address
Announcer and voice of legendary Azteca Stadium in Mexico City for NFL
Mexico games since 2016. In March of 2017 Rafa became the first broadcaster
to call the NCAA Men 39's Basketball Final Four in Spanish for Westwood One.
Rafa finished high school in Locust Valley, N.Y. He went on to earn a degree in
mechanical engineering at Boston University, followed by a successful run
working for Coors Brewing Co., where his buoyant personality made him a
natural in sales and marketing nonetheless chose to follow his passion for sports
and broadcasting.
He served as Sports Director at Univision Radio from 2005 to 2013, where
he was also the host/ringleader of “Locura Deportiva”, Univision Radio’s most
successful sports program, presiding over candid, colorful, often comical
discussions on the topics of the day as “El Alcalde” (“The Mayor”). And he was
the creator and longtime host of “El Garaje de AutoZone,” a Saturday morning
automotive show perhaps best described as a Spanish-language version of the
immensely popular NPR program “Car Talk". From 2005 to 2012 Rafa was the
Spanish spokesperson for Castrol GTX High Mileage motor oil. His path to the booth is an American dream.
Today Rafa has a daily syndicated radio sports show airing in the US and Latin America, he is the cohost of the Emmy award winning show Wine and Gold Show on Bally Sports Network and The Wine And Gold Radio podcast, he also served as the executive producer of the popular podcast “Road Trippin’ with RJ and Channing”.