Meet our Board Members
We are excited to announce our inaugural Board Members, please welcome:
- Mrs. Crystal Thompson
- Mr. Justin Thompson
- Mr. Daniel Middleton
- Dr. Candace Parrish
See bios and introductions below.
Meet Our Board
Mr. Daniel Middleton
Daniel is a father of two, a disciple of Jesus Christ, and a multi-hyphenate artist and designer. His faith is at the heart of who he is and influences the way he lives, creates, and sees the world. Daniel’s work spans fashion design, interior design, creative direction, and consulting. He is the creative behind Studio Eight Twelve, where perspective, process, design, and creativity come together through his work. He also leads The Creative Call, a space for artists and creatives to grow through prayer, biblical principles, and purpose.
Dr. Candace Parrish
Dr. Candace Parrish (Ph.D.) is a God enthusiast, Artist, Christian, Professor, and Pet-mom (two dogs + a guinea pig). She is a practicing artist and champions artistry across multiple industries. Dr. Parrish is the founder of several entrepreneurial ventures, including Textured Eight–a PR Firm, and Odelia, Marie, & Patrice–a burgeoning self-care brand. She also serves as a Professional Faculty member at both the University of South Carolina (Public Relations) and the University of North Carolina Wilmington (Integrated Marketing and Communication). At OAFA, Candace serves as the Co-Founder and Executive Director. Having over 10 years of experience in teaching, research, and curriculum design, she is happy to lead OAFA in inaugural programming.