Carrie Ziegler harnesses the collective power of art to drive social and environmental transformation. Through her "Art in Action" initiatives, she collaborates with diverse entities—local governments, organizations, schools, and universities—to create multi-dimensional works that blend participant creativity with pressing societal issues. These projects inspire active engagement, bringing communities together to create lasting change. For example:

• The Chrysalis Project: Now a global initiative, The Chrysalis Project initially contributed to the passing of the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan and a resolution declaring a Climate Emergency.

• Plastic Whale Project: Played a pivotal role in the successful passing of a ban on single-use plastic bags in Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, and Thurston County, Washington.

Based in Olympia, Washington, Carrie is recognized internationally, bringing her impactful vision to global forums in New Zealand, Ghana, France, Mexico and Canada. She empowers Artists and Change Makers to maximize their societal impact through art, inspiring a broader movement of change driven by creativity. Carrie’s expertise extends to mentorship, project planning, fiscal strategies, organization leadership, and fostering creative collaborations, ensuring that every initiative is strategically executed for maximum impact.

Complementing her hands-on work, Carrie is penning her inaugural book, Eclosion: An Artist’s Path to Power and Peace. In this work, she intertwines her memoir with a practical guide for unleashing personal and collective potential, offering a blueprint for transformative change through art—a light for a world in desperate need of inspiration.