Meet Mar 

Mar Blu Moo is a RISE AmeriCorps Member serving his second RISE term at ArtForce Iowa in Des Moines.

 Originally from Mae La Refugee Camp in Thailand, Mar came to the United States in 2015 with his parents. He graduated from Hoover High School in Des Moines and is currently studying at DMACC with the goal of becoming a professional photographer. 

In his free time, Mar enjoys taking pictures and hanging out with friends. He’s also interested in being an actor.
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“I am excited to be part of EMBARC’s RISE Program and ArtForce Iowa again because I want to learn a new skill set in the communications field while helping people in my community.”