Aziza Robinson-Goodnight an avid artist, activist, entrepreneur and community organizer, Aziza is a woman committed to shaping, reenergizing and creating systemic, sustainable changes in her native Boston and beyond. According to Aziza, communities need artists and could not survive without a creative perspective. “Creative individuals are the essence of a thriving community. It always takes the artist to see the beauty and endless possibilities of a neighborhood.”

The daughter of Paul Goodnight, famed painter and entrepreneur best known for his vibrant depictions of Black culture around the world, and employee of the family owned business Color Circle Art Publishing Inc. that was founded 25 years ago. Aziza was literally born into the arts, having grown up in the Piano Factory, a historical art-space well noted for its artist living spaces arts advocacy.

Sitting on multiple boards and advisory committees for several of the developments that are happening throughout the city, she’s privy to how difficult and beautiful change can be, and believes that true community is possible only when the people of the community are included in the development process. “I have committed myself to community years ago and will continue to serve my community as long as I'm able, because of the elders before me that paved the way for me to excel.”