Ashley Smiley | Programs Coordinator | [email protected]
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Dontina Williams | Office Manager | [email protected]
Dontina Williams is the Office Manager at the African American Art & Culture Complex (AAACC), where she supports daily operations, community programming, and the creative ecosystem that keeps the center thriving. With a deep love for the arts and over
Tyrah Moody | Facilities and Operations Manager | [email protected]
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Robert Jones | Finance Manager | [email protected]
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Niquole Esters | Interim Executive Director | [email protected]
Niquole Esters is a professional with more than 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector. With a background in international relations and governance, she works at the intersection of social change, economic development, and environmental health. Niquole has worked across the United States,
African American Art + Culture Complex Bids Farewell to Revered Co-Directors Following Remarkable Tenure
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