The Full Story
About
NAVO Inc. is comprised of internationally recognized artists who have made their home in Kansas and share their talent to create unique programs that challenge, entertain, and enrich the lives of communities in the Midwest. The organization is dedicated to inspire underserved communities, as well as work in partnership with local charities.
Mission
NAVO's mission is to establish and foster world-class level of performances in the Midwest region by bringing together artists from the area with those who have performed around the globe.
NAVO is proud building inspired communities!
Vision
Building inspired communities through arts and education.
With innovative combinations of arts and technology, NAVO offers educational projects in schools and provides collaboration opportunities for arts students.
Structure
2009: Reach Out Kansas Inc. (ROK) is granted the IRS designation of public charity and therefore can offer tax receipts for any amount given to the organization.
2015: NAVO Inc. becomes an affiliate of ROK. This means that NAVO can act as a public charity without the burden of administrative fees. In support of NAVO’s mission, ROK has generously offered to carry all administrative fees involved in financial transactions.
100% of funds submitted to ROK for NAVO benefits NAVO. Because of this structure, any amount given to NAVO will be used towards NAVO’s artistic expenses (and not administrative expenses).
Meet The Team
Véronique Mathieu
Artistic Director
Founder
Shah Sadikov
CEO
Founder
Sunnat Ibrahim
Co - Artistic Director
Founding Member
James P Zakoura
Board President
Ingrid Stölzel
Vice President
Russ Mehl
Treasurer
Anissa Gardner-Walz
Secretary & Director of Community Outreach
Eldor Fazilov
Director of Fundraising