About

Frames For Change® is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, visual art & educational organization focusing on shared social issues. The intention of FFC is not to address politics, religion or flawed corporate agendas. Instead, we seek to remind those participating and viewing that we have more in common with each other than not, and that the true power in creating positive change resides with motivated and empowered individuals working together to overcome shared challenges.

CURRENT PROGRAM:

PROJECT WHITE FRAME™

Project White Frame hopes to unite us in a common passion for our shared natural world as we learn to navigate, and balance, the digital world as we apply the solutions needed to curb the climate crisis.

The project was launched in the Spring of 2009, to bring awareness to the Copenhagen Conference. Now, nearly fifteen years later, the climate issues presented in Copenhagen are much larger in scale. We no longer have the luxury of time to point fingers or add our voices to the endless echo chamber. Curbing carbon emissions and addressing the realities of climate change is going to take effort from all of us, putting our individual skills and abilities to work on a collective level.

A special thank you to all those who have supported Project White Frame from its inception. We are deeply grateful to the many friends and associates who have stood by us over the decades. Your unwavering support has been invaluable in driving our mission forward. Additionally, a thank you to Jeff Skoll and the Skoll Foundation for the startup grant that bolstered our project’s mission.

THE TEAM

Laura “L” Wineteer – Founder & CEO

Laura created and implemented Iomega Corporation's first work instructions and department operating procedures for the Shipping, Receiving, and RMA Departments in support of the company's ISO 9000/9001 certification effort (Freeport Center, UT). She later joined the Multek Corporation then RTC Media, a marketing company with two print and online publications (RTC Magazine & COTS Journal), which inspired her to go to art school. Laura is a producer and production manager in commercial print and television production.

Joel Settles – Chief Financial Officer

Joel has worked with numerous community based and public service organizations administering non-profit public programs. In 2020 he successfully raised foundation and government funding for three Los Angeles based organizations in the service areas of Domestic Violence Counseling, Foster Care Services, and Fine Art. His previous position at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, he secured nearly one million dollars in funding from both private foundations and government funders over the course of three years while developing a strategic economic revitalization and creative placemaking plan for the organization. In addition, he has designed and implemented numerous cultural programs and public events while managing multiple budgets, submitting all necessary reports, and writing all necessary public relations and marketing copy. Joel holds a BA in Political Science from the University of Texas San Antonio.

Abigayle Althouse Syrios – Secretary

Abbi is an Indiana-born, California girl at heart living in the Texan suburbs with her two children.  By day, she is a Special Education Instruction Assistant at an elementary school, by evening she is a tennis/baseball/volleyball/soccer mom. She has previous years of experience in TV commercial production where she was responsible for coordinating communication for multiple departments, production accounts receivable and payable as well as maintaining production reports. Abbi graduated from Indiana University where she majored in Telecommunications with an Apparel Merchandising minor.

Kelsey McGuire – Board Member

Kelsey McGuire partners with emerging technology projects to help them tell their stories. Previously, Kelsey served as CGO at Shardeum, and CMO at crypto investment firm CoinFund. She also formerly managed partner marketing at Celo and worked in marketing leadership roles at ConsenSys.

Kristina Gsell – Board Member

Kristina is an educator and environmentalist located in Los Angeles. She holds a degree in Earth and Environmental Engineering from Columbia University and has years of experience in both sustainable agriculture, from composting to crop-modeling, and in education, focusing on individualized, one-on-one instruction in the math and sciences. She is passionate about uniting efforts around climate change prevention, environmental justice, and social justice.

Kate Wilkinson – Board Member

Kate Wilkinson is a Jill-of-all-trades with a talent for bringing order to complexity and energy to every client engagement. With a background in event planning, sales, and communications, she has coordinated more than 1,200 events, from intimate gatherings to large-scale activations for hospitality groups and cultural institutions across the U.S. Her experience spans public relations, event marketing, and customer experience in cities from Charleston to Los Angeles, giving her a deep appreciation for diverse audiences. A natural connector, she manages timelines, vendors, and teams with precision and warmth, and builds lasting relationships wherever she goes. She now lives in Seattle, where she feeds her love of travel, karaoke, and bold earrings.

Amy Douangdara – Board Member

Amy is a seasoned marketing and advertising professional with over 15 years of experience developing print and digital campaigns—including websites, ads, banners, posters, and brochures—while leading brand management initiatives that elevate organizational communication and customer perception. She is also an accomplished Pricing Analyst with 13+ years of experience in competitive proposals, cost analysis, and pricing strategy for commercial and military programs. She has contributed to securing multi‑million‑dollar defense contracts through accurate, compliant, and market‑aligned pricing, and is highly effective in cross‑functional collaboration with Engineering, Sales, Contracts, and Program Management to ensure pricing aligns with technical requirements, customer needs, and margin objectives.

Neil Giugno – Advisor

Neil’s been working with early stage companies in capacities from COO to Board Advisor and Investor, helping them build their products, grow and raise capital. With a background in Marketing and Operations, Neil spent 10 years working in Latin American and Asia for Colgate-Palmolive, leading innovation new product development while also turning around a $300MM business in Mexico. He has an MBA from Kellogg and a BS in Finance from Boston College.

Umi Santillan – Advisor

Umi is a seasoned financial planner with nearly a decade of experience helping individuals and businesses grow with intention and impact. She holds a Master's in Global Business from the University of Salamanca and has led initiatives across Europe, North America, and West Africa, with a focus on ESG solutions. Her background spans advocacy, campaign management, and entrepreneurship, including time as CEO of a recycling venture in Nigeria, where she led international expansion and advanced women-led employment. Today, she specializes in personalized financial strategies that align with her clients' values and create space for lasting freedom and success.

Frames for Change® is a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible. Tax ID: 27-1122745