Meet Hands and Feet's Director, Galia Binder (they/she). Galia holds a BA in cultural anthropology from Tulane University, where they studied Afro-Latinx communities of resistance. They also hold an MFA in media production, with a focus on social practice art. They have embraced many roles throughout their journey, including organizer, teacher, producer, director, and manager. Galia is currently stewarding a regenerative homestead on Eastern Band of Cherokee land, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, with their partner Tim.

 

Galia is a leader passionate about creating a future for Hands and Feet of Asheville that is rooted in the Presbyterian Church (USA), while leaning into an ecumenical, interfaith approach centering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging; a space that welcomes Young Adults of all backgrounds that is deeply responsive to the needs of young adults who are the emerging leaders of tomorrow.