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Beautiful Healing Through the Arts

FIRST AID ARTS STAFF

 
Curtis Romjue serves as President of First Aid Arts. He was raised in the Hawaiian Islands and the Pacific Northwest. In 2003 he graduated Summa Cum Laude from Seattle Pacific University where he studied Latin American Studies and Philosophy. He tra…

Curtis Romjue serves as President of First Aid Arts. He was raised in the Hawaiian Islands and the Pacific Northwest. In 2003 he graduated Summa Cum Laude from Seattle Pacific University where he studied Latin American Studies and Philosophy. He traveled extensively during college and learned about modern slavery. He developed the philosophy "Do what you love to fight what you hate" and formed JUBILEE in 2004 as the first 501(c)(3) nonprofit rock band in the United States using music to combat human trafficking. Curtis has worked closely with International Justice Mission since 2003 and developed First Aid Arts in response to the needs of IJM social workers serving survivors of sex trafficking and slave labor. Curtis enjoys surfing, sailing, and enjoying time with his wife Grace, their two daughters Harper Sparrow and Malia Eden, and their son, Deacon Edwin Romjue.

Curtis Romjue

President, Co-Founder

Kirsten Musgrave was born and raised in Colorado, and enjoys hiking and snowboarding. Kirsten moved to Seattle in 2010 to study Communication, Art and Spanish at Seattle Pacific University. She loves bringing truth and beauty to the world through vi…

Kirsten Musgrave was born and raised in Colorado, and enjoys hiking and snowboarding. Kirsten moved to Seattle in 2010 to study Communication, Art and Spanish at Seattle Pacific University. She loves bringing truth and beauty to the world through visual storytelling.

Kirsten Musgrave

Creative Director • Trainer

Bryan Bedson grew up in sunny Southern California before making the move to the Pacific Northwest in 2012 to pursue his master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Seattle Pacific University.  Bryan has extensive experience in the mental health field including working as a director at a therapeutic boarding school for teenagers in Texas, two years providing therapy to individuals and families through a community mental health agency in Bellevue Wa, and five years in private practice with an emphasis on serving teens and families in the greater Seattle area.

Bryan grew up surfing and playing drums with a deep appreciation for music and natural beauty.  Bryan and his family recently moved to Wenatchee Wa. and he enjoys exploring the outdoors with his wife Kiley, and their three young daughters Haven Rae, Hadley Anne, and Lorien Joy.

Bryan Bedson

VP of Programs & Training • Trainer

First Aid Arts Staff - Laura Lanser

Laura Lanser is a native Pacific Northwesterner and lifelong creative who brings to the team a background in international support work, teaching, and training. Additionally, she holds certificates in global trauma recovery, narrative focused trauma care, and biblical counseling. Laura enjoys rain, creativity of all forms, and the color green. But mostly she loves people, especially spending time at the sea with her husband Matthew and their three kids, Emma, Madeleine, and Winter.

Laura Lanser

Program Specialist • Trainer

 
 
 

TRAINERS

 
 

GOVERNING BOARD

 

Greg Abell

Board Chair

Greg is the Principal at Sound Options Group, LLC, a Conflict Engagement firm.  In this role he coordinates the design, implementation and delivery of all services. His particular area of expertise is in assisting agencies, organizations and communities in designing and implementing systems for more effectively engaging conflict, and facilitating productive and collaborative work environments. As a professional mediator, he has 25+ years experience mediating highly contentious, multi-party community and institutional disputes. He has the ability to weave this experience into his consulting and teaching as he assists individuals and organizations in collaboratively navigating conflict and change.  Greg consults nationally and works primarily in the context of Education and Social Services Systems.

 

Curtis Romjue

Co-Founder, President

Curtis Romjue serves as President of First Aid Arts. He was raised in the Hawaiian islands and the Pacific Northwest. In 2003 he graduated Summa Cum Laude from Seattle Pacific University where he studied Latin American Studies and Philosophy. He traveled extensively during college and learned about modern slavery. He developed the philosophy "Do what you love to fight what you hate" and formed JUBILEE in 2004 as the first 501(c)(3) nonprofit rock band in the United States using music to combat human trafficking. Curtis has worked closely with International Justice Mission since 2003 and developed First Aid Arts in response to the needs of IJM social workers serving survivors of sex trafficking and slave labor. Curtis enjoys surfing and sailing with his wife and daughters.

 

Grace Romjue

Co-Founder

Grace Romjue is a mother and professional musician. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors for First Aid Arts, she also volunteers her time at organizational trainings. She has been a long-term Justice Advocate with International Justice Mission, and co-leads the musical worship at Cross Sound Church on Bainbridge Island, WA with her husband, Curtis. She graduated with honors from Seattle Pacific University with a BA in Theology and Spanish.

 

Kyle Schei

Board Vice President

Kyle Schei is a seasoned technology leader and pragmatic venture operator with a heart for serving others. He has experience growing for-profit and non-profit teams, scaling global programs, architecting multi-party enterprise negotiations, and capital management. His passion for market fit, people, and economics help him envision the future of FAA and enact sustainable efforts that can reshape the world around us.

 

Jeff Gough

Board Member

Jeff Gough started his career in product development and innovation at T-Mobile before founding, developing, and ultimately selling two consecutive tech companies in Seattle: True North Service and Vehicle (Sinch Engage). After 20 years of business development, people management, and executive management in the tech industry, Jeff made an industry shift and moved to north Idaho where he launched a horizontal directional drilling company. Jeff resides there with his family where he enjoys playing guitars and eating steak. Jeff is leaning into his experience with product implementation, scaling businesses, contracts, licensing, finance, and strategy to best serve the mission of First Aid Arts.