NeFesha is an arts professional and advocate with a belief in the transformative and healing power of the arts. NeFesha worked as an Arts Administrator and Community Organizer in Philadelphia, PA, before moving to Fresno, CA, to work with a startup nonprofit called Royal Roots. NeFesha’s experience in nonprofit and creative community development led her to consult with Fresno-based nonprofit organizations such as Another Level Training Academy, and she served as the executive director at the African American Historical and Cultural Museum of the San Joaquin Valley.

NeFesha founded Black Folk Art, Arts and Culture Magazine, a platform dedicated to preserving and celebrating African American heritage. Additionally, she participated in the Museum Professionals Seminar with the Studio Museum in Harlem, further honing her skills and expanding her perspective on art and museum practices.

NeFesha earned her B.A. in Fashion Design and Merchandising from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and her M.A. in Urban Studies from Eastern University, where she is currently advancing her scholarly pursuits as a Ph.D. student in Organizational Leadership.