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Speed Art MuseumCurator of Academic Engagement and Special Projects
Jun. 2022 - Jun. 2025Louisville, Kentucky, United StatesI curated three solo exhibitions for the Louisville's Black Avant-Garde series, each of which was accompanied by a publication edited by myself. I initiated the process of complying with NAGPRA federal law, by hosting consultations with Tribal Heritage and Preservation Officers from three federally recognized tribes. Together with the intern I supervised and mentored, I organized a reinstallation of the museum's Native American art collection, and partnered with UofL's Creative Writing Program to bring in award-winning poet and multidisciplinary artist Layli Long Soldier to give a public program in celebration of Native American Heritage month. I purchased twelve new works by Black or Native American artists for the museum's permanent collection. I planned convenings, presented research at conferences and led guided tours in the galleries. Contributed to successful grant applications with the IMLS, Ford, Mellon, Luce, and Gilliam Foundations, bringing in over a million dollars in funds.
bell hooks center, Berea CollegeTeacher Scholar in Residence
Aug. 2021 - Jun. 2022Berea, Kentucky, United States
The Professional Organization of Women in the ArtsSteering Committee Member
Feb. 2021 - Sep. 2023
Western Michigan UniversityAdjunct Instructor
Jan. 2020 - May. 2020Kalamazoo, Michigan AreaTaught Introduction to African and African American Studies as a general education course for undergraduates.
Kalamazoo CollegeVisiting Professor
Jan. 2019 - Jun. 2021Kalamazoo, Michigan Areateach the following courses: first-year seminar, museums and social justice, african american art history, contemporary african artists
Kalamazoo Institute of ArtsPostdoctoral Curatorial Fellow
Jun. 2018 - Apr. 2020Kalamazoo, Michigan AreaResearched, wrote exhibition didactics. Coordinated and co-curated exhibitions. Researched and designed courses based on the KIA's permanent collection. Worked to foster more collaboration between the KIA and Kalamazoo College.
Pelican BombContributing Writer
Jul. 2017 - Apr. 2018Greater New Orleans AreaWrote exhibition reviews for online publication dedicated to art and culture in New Orleans.
Bard Early College New OrleansAdjunct Professor
Jan. 2017 - May. 2018New OrleansDesigned curricula and taught elective courses on Black Feminist Thought; Modern and Contemporary African American Art; and interdisciplinary humanities seminar course on What Does It Mean to Be Human?
NEWCORP INCProject Manager
Nov. 2016 - Jun. 2017New OrleansFacilitated 7th Ward Revitalization Project by gaining support from community members, local stakeholders and funding organizations. Provided administrative and technical support to economic and community development initiatives, while monitoring progress and planning implementation.
Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO)Adjunct Professor
Aug. 2016 - May. 2017New OrleansTaught both classroom and online classes in the Museum Studies MA program at SUNO.
The Color BLOCCo-Founder
Apr. 2016Greater New Orleans AreaThe Color BLOC is an artist and arts professional info-sharing network designed to advance people of color in the arts, dedicated to nurturing and supporting our creative brilliance.
CreatequityEditorial Team Member
Dec. 2014 - Dec. 2017Investigated the most important issues in the arts and what might be done about them individually and collectively. Provided bibliographic & qualitative research support; offered editorial & outreach support for the publication and distribution of feature articles.
New Orleans Museum of ArtPublic Policy Officer
Sep. 2014 - Aug. 2016Conducted research into museum best practices, built and maintained relationships both internally and externally, presented institution-specific roadmaps, and facilitated implementation efforts to bring NOMA's most recent strategic plan off the page and into reality.
CORE USAChief Sustainability Officer
Sep. 2013 - Mar. 2014New Orleans, LAEvaluated the economic, environmental, cultural, and social impacts of current and future projects. As a professional tasked with cultivating and/or maintaining a sustainable workplace, I also assessed and changed organizational culture both within CORE USA as well as organizations within the CORE USA NETWORK through the use of qualitative research, facilitation and conflict resolution methods, as well as project management.
BLKVSBlog Contributor
Feb. 2013 - Jun. 2013www.blackversus.tumblr.comWrote brief, sometimes serialized think pieces on current events and issues of pressing concern to the Black community in New Orleans. Provided historical context and political analysis to everyday news items. Curated and share thoughtful articles and essays from around the web.
Fari Nzinga ConsultingCEO
Oct. 2011 - Jun. 2014Greater New Orleans Areafari nzinga consulting specializes in developing cultural intelligence and leveraging cultural capital to achieve strategic goals. Whether you are applying for a grant, fellowship, or college or university, FNC is dedicated to creating more diverse and inclusive institutions by facilitating greater access to cultural capital. Utilizing qualitative methods and anthropological insight, FNC advises clients on how to build effective and enriching relationships by strategizing ways to mediate social structures and systems such as race/class/gender/etc.
Fari Nzinga ConsultingAcademic Applications Consultant
Oct. 2011 - Jan. 2012Greater New Orleans AreaGuided the application process by assuring that clients present a clearly defined, consistent, and memorable brand to their prospective schools. Facilitated sessions in which clients detail their goals, as well as their background (personal and professional). Throughout the application process, offered writing coaching, and editing for essays, resumes, and letters of recommendation.
Manhattan Elite Prep - Admissions, Test Prep and TrainingInstructor
Sep. 2011 - Jun. 2014Prepared students for the GRE and GMAT standardized tests. Reviewed grammar, reading comprehension, writing and logic for success in the Verbal and Writing sections of both GRE and GMAT exams.
SUNO School of Social WorkQualitative Research Consultant
Jul. 2011 - Aug. 2012Specialized in qualitative data gathering and analysis for the federally-mandated HOPE VI Evaluation of the Harmony Oaks development in Central City.
Junebug ProductionsFree Southern Theater Institute (FSTI) Administrative Coordinator
Feb. 2010 - Aug. 2011Provided development support including grant writing, database management, and project planning and implementation; provided administrative support to the Managing Director and FSTI Curriculum Director; oversaw FSTI course administration; and acted as a liaison, cultivating and maintaining relationships between Junebug Productions and its partner organizations.
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