Shelby Zink
Industrial and Interaction Design
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Rochester, NY
covered in murals located in the historic Susan B Anthony neighborhood of Rochester NY called “Spoken Truths”, Shelby realized her ability to affect change without the need of a “fancy job”. To Shelby the Susan B Anthony neighborhood embodies the Rochester community, with its mix of socioeconomic classes, ethnically and racially diverse residents, passionate community members, historic homes, abandoned homes, and rich history.
Her current work in public health is fueled by her passion to bring design and beauty to the healthcare field in a way that is familiar and relatability for urban children of color. Shelby has also raised money to work with communities outside of my own, including raising money for the Sara Center, a sewing school for underserved women in Niamey, Niger. While in Niger, she used nonverbal and visual communication methods to co-design and exchange western and African fashion and accessory making skills and designs.