Staff

Genesis Glover (she/her) brings 15+ years of experience supporting underrepresented communities through education, coaching, and program development. She is passionate about empowering individuals, driving meaningful impact, and fostering equity and collaboration. Genesis holds an M.S. in Nonprofit Management from Eastern University and a B.S. in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Illinois. She is a Life Member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Focus St. Louis Women in Leadership Alum, Community Arts Training Alum, and Regional Business Council Young Professional Network Member.

Branden serves as the Youth Artistic Coordinator for Saint Louis Story Stitchers, where he mentors young creators and develops performance-based programming to help them refine their artistic voices. Branden himself joined the organization as a youth and is an embodiment of its ability to transform young, talented artists into refined professionals ready to navigate the artistic world. With his industry experience and strong commitment to youth development, he helps young people with music production, performance workshops, and creative projects that share their stories. His passion for uplifting the next generation fosters a supportive and inspiring environment, encouraging young artists to explore their creativity, build confidence, and grow as community leaders.

Karen is a dedicated, community minded professional with extensive experience in nonprofit operations, grant management, and administration. She has been an essential member of the Saint Louis Story Stitchers team since 2021, bringing a high level of organization, reliability, and care to every aspect of her work.

In her role, Karen serves as a vital backbone to the organization. She manages and organizes key grant materials, maintains accurate and secure youth records, oversees payroll processes, and supports day-to-day administrative needs that keep Story Stitchers running smoothly. Her attention to detail and strong administrative insight help ensure that programs stay compliant, data stays accurate, and the organization can continue to serve youth and the community effectively.

Balancing her responsibilities with life as a full-time mom of two boys, Karen approaches her work with dedication, compassion, and a passion for supporting meaningful missions in St. Louis. She values the opportunity to contribute behind the scenes and she never misses a chance to enjoy the energy and creativity of a Story Stitchers live performance.

Chris “BlueBeatz” Pendleton is a multi-talented artist, producer, and audio engineer committed to elevating St. Louis’s cultural footprint in hip-hop through both music and community engagement. A proud North St. Louis native, he graduated from Sumner High School before advancing his music career at the Extreme Institute by Nelly, where he built strong connections with many of the region’s leading artists and producers.

BlueBeatz began his musical journey at just 13 years old, creating beats in FL Studio a foundation that has evolved into a dynamic and steadily growing career in music production. Since earning his AOS in Music Production & Artist Management in 2015, he has contributed significantly to the local arts community while also securing production and engineering credits with notable artists including Bigga Rankin, Don Trip, Luey V Da Man, and T-Dubb-O, among other local and national acts.

Today, BlueBeatz serves as a Full-Time Teaching Artist and Lead Audio Engineer with Saint Louis Story Stitchers, where he blends visual and audio art forms to help amplify the voices and stories of underrepresented youth.