COVEN is a women-led collective founded on first principles of purposeful leadership, systems thinking, and a shared bias for action. 

Meet the Team

  • BONNIE LIN

    COO & FOUNDER

    Development & Third Places

    Venture catalyst investing for 25 years at the intersection of public, private, and philanthropic capital—in manufacturing, tech & economic development. Ecosystem doula to unicorns and other mystical creatures from Silicon Valley to China.

    #nextgen #innovationcapital

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  • ARIEL SUTRO

    COO & FOUNDER

    Placement & Partnerships

    Serial entrepreneur with over 2 decades of implementation in the built environment, from commercial real estate to art production, interior design, and events management. Seasoned board member and co-founder of Vertical Camp.

    #efficiency #gooddesign

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  • ALITA EDGAR

    CREATIVE DIRECTOR & FOUNDER

    Projects & Grantmaking

    Artist with 25 years of creating and presenting original works—internationally and at home. Founder/Curator of art & residency sites. Supported by NEA, Gates Foundation, Sharjah Art Foundation & more. Cultivator of collective dreams.

    #beautyquest #practicalmagic

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Join our Leadership

  • Volunteers serving as a trusted sounding board for Core Team members to develop and implement strategy, programs, and projects. 

  • Represents art & culture, philanthropy, and commercial sectors as a independent director. Provides oversight of people, financials, and governance and champions fundraising efforts.

  • Independent committee members who select the COVEN AIR cohort participations and allocation of art production and placement grants.

  • Commitee members providing oversight of real estate impact funds, including approval of the investment strategy, selection of portfolio investments, and guidance on COVEN Third Place Hubs (TPH) capacity-building program.