Led by Educators, Writers, and Mentors
Our staff has a strong commitment to enriching the lives of our community’s residents through artistic expression. They are experts in arts management and use their creative energy to bring the arts alive for you.
The Iconoclast Artists team brings together experienced educators, writers, poets, and mentors who believe in the power of young people’s stories.
In classrooms and communities across Houston and Galveston, they build the steady, trusting relationships that keep students writing, sharing, and growing.
Claudia Crane Shuford
Claudia is a native Houstonian with strong Mexican roots who earned a Bachelor of Science from Boston University and additional certifications from the Universidad Autonoma in Guadalajara and the University of Houston. She comes to Iconoclast Artists with more than 20 years of leadership positions in relationship, project, and client management in the Food and Beverage, IT, and Healthcare industries. She has also assumed several roles in early stage start-ups, establishing competitive service offerings and growth strategies in both North American and Mexican markets. In 2025, Claudia received a certificate from Rice University’s Leadership in Action program. She is committed to building bridges and changing the lives of the most underserved youth in our community.
