Our Team

At Ateh Kuya Creatives, we are proud to introduce a collective of talented Filipinx artists & makers, all rooted in the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) area. Our team represents a dynamic intersection of culture, artistry, innovation and community mutual aid. Each member brings a distinct voice and creative practice that reflects the richness of our shared heritage.

Their individual work is deeply informed by both their cultural backgrounds and their lived experiences in the local community, resulting in creative outputs that are not only visually compelling but also socially meaningful.

Together, we are building more than a creative collective—we are nurturing a space where identity, representation, and artistry converge. Through thoughtful design and intentional making, the Ateh Kuya team is dedicated to uplifting narratives, fostering cultural pride, and contributing to a more inclusive creative landscape.

*Illustrations by Maria - Saphrina Splendors

Reina (she/her)

FOUNDER & ORGANIZER

Creative Areas
: Painting, drawing, sculpture, crafting, content creation. I dabble in a little bit of everything.
Fun Facts: Boy mom & workaholic
Instagram:
@RMGCOLLECTION & @RMGLORIOSO

Montana (they/them)

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Creative Areas
: Colorful macrame, cozy crochet, and collections of other creative special interest
Fun Facts: I love horror, housplants, and community organizing!
Instagram: @MF.MACRAMES

Nica (she/her/siya)

MARYLAND OUTREACH COORDINATOR

Creative Areas: Photography, multimedia art, street art, and music
Fun Facts: I grew up in a small town in
Laguna, Philippines
Instagram:
@NICA.SPRAYS & @LIKHA.KAPWA

Maria (she/her)

CONTENT & GRAPHICS EDITOR AND DISCORD MANAGER

Creative Areas: Graphic design, drawing,
sewing, all the crafts
Fun Facts: Hobby collector
(gamer, crafter, and cosplayer)
Instagram: @SAPHRINASPLENDORS
Website: WWW.SAPHRINASPLENDORS.COM

Natalie (she/her)

WORKSHOP AND YOUTH COORDINATOR

Creative Areas: Jewelry, writing, photography
Fun Facts: Workaholic with a side hustle,
baby of the AK Creatives board
Instagram: @PAPERCRANE.LOTUS
Website: WWW.PAPERCRANEANDLOTUS.COM

Reg (she/her)

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR & INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE

Creative Areas: Illustration & graphic novels
Fun Facts: Bi and numbers crunchers
Instagram: @IAMREGRESSING
Website: IAMREGRESSING.CARRD.CO
Print shop: IAMREGRESSING ON INPRNT.COM