Vol. 69: New Grants + New Cohort Spotlight: Zitlali Creative Consulting

Today’s Collective Catalyst Cohort Spotlight - Meet Zitali Adame of Zitlali Creative Consulting!

Bustling Spaces is continuing with our cohort spotlights, giving a glimpse of each of these dynamic leaders, their visions, their teams, and their work. Make sure to learn more about them by following the links to their sites and their socials, and feel free to reach out to inquire how to support their efforts.

Zitlali (pronounced “see - TLAH - lee” ) is the founder and creative director of Zitlali Creative Consulting, a woman- and Latine-led agency. An interdisciplinary artists, Zitlali graduated from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where she focused on fine art and specialized in combining video, photography, illustration, performance, fiber art, and more. With nearly 15 years of experience, Zitlali has dedicated her career to bringing communities together through art and social causes.

Zitlali Creative Consulting bridges the gap between BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) creatives and organizations looking to partner with local talent on their art, design, and storytelling projects. By cultivating meaningful partnerships, ZCC strengthens creative ecosystems and supports local economic growth, creating dynamic collaborations that bring community stories to life.

Zitali has a rockstar creative team in Lead Muralist Elizabeth “Bel” Reyes, UX/UI Designer Cristina Hernandez, and Visual Branding and Web Designer Darío Parra. Hailing from different backgrounds and working at the intersections of community organizing, small business empowerment, education and the arts, these talented and passionate designers bringing unique perspectives and experiences to each project.