Ayana B. Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

As the Artist Services Coordinator, I play a pivotal role in supporting PVDFest, Providence’s free outdoor signature arts festival, showcasing the Creative Capital through vibrant performances, interactive installations, and engaging arts experiences. I hold a wide range of responsibilities across administration, communications, planning, and event.

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

• Directed WBRU's strategic planning and vision, efficiently orchestrating daily operations and ensuring compliance with governing laws and regulations.
• Oversaw budget and financial transactions and pursued funding opportunities to bolster financial resources and station growth.
• Managed recruitment, hiring, and performance, fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment; built and maintained robust relationships with key stakeholders including the Board of Directors, Brown University, and.

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

As Festival Director for the Ivy Film Festival, I led a team of over 150 staff to organize a year-long series of events, including screenings, artist talks, and workshops, culminating in a week-long film festival.Managing 11 teams and team coordinators, I ensured efficient operations and successful event delivery, while acting as the primary spokesperson.

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

• My Royce project, "Resonance: Creative Futurity through the Black Radio Archive," explores the cultural, creative, and political significance of Black radio stations. Through archival research, oral histories, and.
• Conducted meticulous archival research on Black radio stations to document their history, evolution, and impact.
• Collected diverse experiences and perspectives through interviews with former and current Black radio station employees, community members, listeners, and artists.
• Utilized documentary photography and oral histories to capture the present state of Black radio stations and preserve their cultural significance.

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

• Advocated for the needs and concerns of the BCSC community by identifying key issues affecting students of color, and presenting comprehensive recommendations to senior administrators.
• Collaborated with fellow board members to provide critical feedback on BCSC priorities, utilizing a student-centered approach to ensure that the center's programs, initiatives, and resources align with the evolving.
• Served as a strong voice and representative of the BCSC community in discussions with senior administrators, effectively communicating the experiences and perspectives of students of color, to foster an inclusive and.

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

As the Social Media Coordinator for the Department of Modern Culture and Media, I designed graphics and managed content across Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to promote department events and activities effectively.

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

As the Multimedia Specialist at the Brown Center for Students of Color, I managed social media platforms, captured digital content for the BCSC Heritage Series and other events, and centered the student of color experience. Through these targeted strategies, reach and engagement increased across all platforms.

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

• Led artist outreach, establishing connections with influential musicians to showcase the contributions of women and girls to hip hop music and culture for theKEEPER Hip Hop collective.
• Streamlined research operations through interview transcription and comprehensive pre-interview guides, enabling in-depth analysis of artists' discography and thematic elements in their work.
• Utilized digital tools to locate and contact small artists from the golden age of hip hop, ensuring their inclusion in the project and preserving their valuable insights and contributions.

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

New York, New York, United States

• Supported the planning and onsite execution of The Studio Museum’s public programs by assisting with logistics, content delivery, and audience engagement to ensure smooth execution from start to finish.
• Facilitated communication and coordination with artists, vendors, and internal departments, acting as a point of contact to align program goals and logistical needs, while assisting with both in-person and virtual.
• Contributed to improving event practices by assisting in the analysis of annual event data, compiling attendee feedback, and helping create standardized documentation such as run-of-show templates and event briefs to.

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Internship placement through the Americans For The Arts Diversity in Arts Leadership program.

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Writing My Own Story: Race, Place, and Embodying Space Summer Programmatic Series.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Tacoma, Washington, United States

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Seattle, Washington, United States

Bachelor Of Arts (A.B.), Modern Culture And Media

Activities and Societies: Ivy Film Festival (IFF), WBRU, Fashion@Brown, Advisory Committee on University Resource Management (ACURM), HOPE.

Photography

Coursework in Photographic Community Engagement, Theory, and Practice