Who We Are
We are TAK — a team of three founders with diverse backgrounds in expressive arts therapy, medicine, public health, and information technology. Together, we unite our expertise to design accessible and meaningful therapeutic art kits for individuals, families, and communities.
Why TAK Was Started
During the pandemic, underserved communities in New York City were hit especially hard — with isolation, grief, and uncertainty leaving lasting effects. We saw how powerful art therapy workshops were in helping seniors heal, reconnect, and feel included. From this experience, we realized
that the benefits of art shouldn’t be limited to in-person sessions. That’s why we created TAK: to make art-based healing available anytime, anywhere.
How the Idea Came to Life
Our story began during the pandemic,
when three friends from different fields found a shared passion for supporting seniors heal, reconnect and feel included during the COVID-19 crisis in uptown
New York. We witnesed the profound impact of art therapy workshops on this community and we knew we had to do more. From this experience, we realized that the benefits of art shouldn’t be limited to in-person sessions. That’s why we created TAK: to make art-based healing experiences available anytime, anywhere.
We knew we had to do more. Instead of bringing one workshop at a time into the community, we envisioned something bigger: a kit that could travel into every home, school, community center, institution, corporation, hospital, etc.
That’s how TAK was born — a Therapeutic Art Kit that accompanies and empowers people to heal, grow, and create, wherever they are.
Who the Founders Are
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Laura Betancur
A skilled art therapist whose workshops have brought healing, creativity, and connection to countless individuals and families.
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Rivel Lozada
A physician with a background in primary care and public health, dedicated to wellness and community health.
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Juan Betancur
An information technology professional with expertise in building accessible solutions that connect people to resources.