Zian Chavez Pro

Zian is a disabled, Spanish, Indigenous, queer, non-binary, artist, activist, and producer. She is also an experienced body centered art therapist. They were diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1993. She started working working with young adults with disabilities 25 years ago. They went to Southwestern College in Santa Fe, New Mexico for a dual degree in Art Therapy and Counseling. After grad school Zian moved to Portland, Oregon and started working with different non-profits working with adults with disabilities. Today, Zian proudly runs an art therapy program at Multnomah County with HIV positive Oregonians. She loves traveling, learning, cooking, reading, and practicing mindfulness and meditation. Her favorite motto is, “Pace with Grace”.