MORE THAN A CONTRACTOR, Visiontree creative PARTNERs WITH YOU TO ACHIEVE
elaine tselikis, principal
Elaine is a trusted partner to advance your mission, brand and goals. With degrees in art education, adult education and learning, and extensive experience as a curriculum designer, creative artist and native gardener, Elaine sees virtually everything through an artistic lens. She engages the creative process to help you frame your goals, challenges and needs toward effective resolutions.
She has a uniquely diverse skill set and comprehensive background as an educator, artist, communications professional, activist and writer. Experience includes: teaching and training; grant-writing; resource development; co-founding a teaching art studio and wildlife group; advocacy; photography; public relations; helping children with disabilities; designing interdisciplinary programs integrating the artistic process for nonprofit and business professionals; and facilitating statewide and national initiatives.
Elaine is passionately motivated to help your personal and professional cause thrive. She believes that human, animal and environmental protections intersect for all social justice, so if one is diminished, we all are.
She is actively involved in community. Among numerous statewide campaigns and causes, Elaine served for 6 years as a Board member for a major animal shelter; was a local leader advocating to advance protections for black bears from hounding, baiting, and trapping; and she served on adult education and literacy committees. She currently volunteers for a group of citizens working to plant and restore native tree canopy in South Portland, Maine.
referral network
In addition to providing direct work and consultation, VisionTree Creative can also recommend professionals from a network of experienced referrals. These include accounting, legal and marketing specialists and other services.
advisors
Remember our beloved advisors who lent their paws to our team!
"I believe that engaging our compassion and brain power through the creative process is central to helping improve or find solutions to problems. It opens the pathway for better outcomes, authenticity and satisfaction, even in the most stressful situations."