“Ali skillfully bridges the educational and healing dimensions of the expressive arts, and in so doing, is the quintessence of the adage: all art is therapeutic!”

–Lucy Barbera, PhD, LCAT, Director, Trauma-Informed Creative Art Therapy Certificate Programs

“Ali can facilitate profound, positive, and transformative arts experiences for anyone regardless of ability or experience level. I feel lucky to have a teaching artist of her caliber involved in The Art Effect's Arts for Healing program."

-Mary Ellen Iatropoulos, Arts for Healing at The Art Effect, Poughkeepsie, NY

“Beyond her professional strengths, Ali is simply a joy to work with—kind, encouraging, and full of positive energy. I’m already looking forward to our next collaboration!"

–Kristin Larson, Red Hook High School Art and Media Teacher

“Ali is passionate about art, but is also passionate about life. She is a giver and has a genuine care and concern for what she believes is right and good. She is the real deal.”

–Red Hook CSD Middle School Physical Education teacher, Action for Alex committee member

“She truly changed my life. I am a better artist and person now thanks to her.” 

–Stell Del Mazza Rocha, former student 

“Ali Roland's approach to art education is grounded in social justice, growth, and compassion.”

–FB, LGBTQIA+ Activist

“When Ali was our daughter's elementary school art teacher, we watched her inspire kids to get messy and take chances while learning both detailed artistic techniques and about the ways that art is experienced and used in the world.”

–Shannon LaDeau, parent

“In all of my years teaching in both public and independent schools, I have never encountered an art teacher who is as passionate and versatile as Ali Roland.”

–Natasha P, parent and former colleague  

“If you are looking for a creative art therapy facilitator whose approach is warm, playful, and imaginative, while treating each client as a unique and beautiful human being, look no further than Ali!”

–Amy Recchia, Music Therapist Program Coordinator, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health