Anne Gadwa Nicodemus directed the creation of the WE-Making resources. She has led Metris Arts Consulting since its launch in 2009. Metris’ mission is to improve and measure cultural vitality. Nicodemus is honored to have helped shape arts-based community development via reports, journal articles, book chapters, and public speaking. Nicodemus holds a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Minnesota. She is an ex-choreographer/arts administrator, queer, and a foster mom of two.