When leaders and organizations are supported, interconnected, and recognized, the sector as a whole becomes more resilient.

I am especially committed to supporting Black and Brown arts leaders building and strengthening institutions, networks, and ecosystems.

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed as a leader, especially in a new role, or during moments of organizational growth and transition.

Drawing on experience and research, I provide coaching, tools, and practical support to ambitious and multifaceted leaders seeking long-term growth, relevance, and impact. Well-supported leaders—like you—mean stronger Black and Brown arts institutions, communities, and ecosystems for all of us.

Leadership Coaching

Communities of Practice

When leaders and organizations learn and practice together, our collective knowledge more easily turns into impactful action and resilience.

I offer training for cohorts, and use an adaptable six-part curriculum to move small groups of organizational leaders from emergent or stuck to mature and thriving. Well-supported Black and Brown organizational arts networks mean exponential collective vision, strength, and community impact that far outpaces what can be done alone.

Consulting, Research, & Speaking Engagements

I am available for advising and research projects, travel curation, public speaking, and more.

My areas of interest and expertise include communities of color-centered arts strategy and institution building, cultural infrastructure, fellowship design, asset mapping, cultural exchange, and network building.

My Framework

All of my offerings are grounded in my signature framework, based in field research and nearly 30 years of experience as an executive director, foundation executive, and curator. My adaptive, grounded curriculum is organized around six modules:

Center Your Vision

Organizational vision, authentic personal leadership, programming quality, and understanding field context

Plan Your Future

Organizational design and intentional planning for strategic and long-term sustainability and infrastructure

Nurture Your People

Board partnership, staff development, community networks, and intentional transitions

Own Your Story

Unique story, advocacy, and collective power

Mind Your Money

Effective resources growth, management, and stewardship

Protect Your Joy

Balanced life of action, joy, play, and rest 

  • “As a new director I especially appreciated the advice, examples, and resources Kemi shared that allowed me to expand my network/knowledge and affirm my approach to decision-making.”

    Coaching Client

  • “Kemi is an inspiration. It is rare to meet a professional colleague who genuinely is a champion of your success. She demonstrates this by freely sharing her industry knowledge, networks, and informed perspectives.”

    Former Colleague

  • “My current position tossed me into the fire of executive leadership, and working with Kemi was a great reminder to trust my instincts.”

    Coaching Client

I’d love to hear from you